Dental Hygiene Canada

06/17/2026

Improving access to oral health care.

06/10/2026

🦷 Tips from a dental hygienist. Share yours.

Did you know that cheese can actually help prevent cavities?

Cheese is rich in calcium and phosphate, helps neutralize acids, and boosts saliva... all of which protect your enamel 🙌

Best choices? Hard cheeses like cheddar, gouda, and Swiss are the most beneficial.

Avoid processed cheese products (like cheese spreads). They often contain additives and sugars that don’t offer the same benefits.

So go ahead, enjoy a small piece of real cheese after meals for a smile-friendly snack!

06/10/2026

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has released the National Advisory Committee on Immunization’s (NACI) Guidance on the use of COVID-19 vaccines.

NACI continues to strongly recommend COVID-19 immunization programs for individuals at increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 exposure or severe COVID-19 disease.

Read the summary of this statement.

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/vaccines-immunization/national-advisory-committee-immunization-summary-guidance-covid-19-vaccines-starting-fall-2026.html

06/05/2026

Applications now open.

Starting today, new applicants can apply for CDCP coverage for the 2026/27 benefit year.

You can submit your application:
🔹 in My Service Canada Account: http://www.Canada.ca/msca
🔹on our website: www.Canada.ca/dental
🔹 by calling 1-833-537-4342 (TTY: 1-833-677-6262)

Apply today!

06/05/2026

Check your brush!

If your toothbrush looks frayed, you're probably brushing too hard!

➡️ For effective brushing, use a soft or extra-soft brush and gently massage your teeth, letting the bristles reach just below the gumline 😇

➡️ Apply light pressure - think of it like wiping a foggy mirror, not scrubbing a dirty floor 🧼

➡️ If you can’t ease up, try an electric toothbrush. The vibrating or spinning action is gentler on your gums and enamel than aggressive brushing 😬

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06/01/2026

Following up on World No To***co Day, remember va**ng isn’t harmless—especially for your oral health. It can dry out your mouth, increase your risk of cavities, irritate your gums, and expose you to harmful chemicals—even if it’s seen as a “safer” option. Youth and young adults are especially at risk, with higher use impacts. Dental hygienists play a key role in educating patients, spotting early damage, and supporting healthier choices.

Check out CDHA’s va**ng resources to learn more. Available in English and French.

https://www.dentalhygienecanada.ca/DHCanada/DHCanada/Oral_Health_Risks/Va**ng.aspx

https://www.hygienedentairecanada.ca/HDCanada/HDCanada/Risques/Le_vapotage.aspx

05/30/2026

Tomorrow is World No To***co Day. This annual event raises awareness about the dangers of to***co use and its impact on your oral health and overall health. To***co is a major risk factor for many oral diseases and conditions. Your dental hygienist helps educate and support you in understanding these risks and making healthier choices. Quitting to***co can lead to better oral health and overall well-being.

Check out CDHA’s to***co resources and take a step toward a healthier future. Available in English and French.

https://www.dentalhygienecanada.ca/DHCanada/DHCanada/Oral_Health_Risks/To***co.aspx

https://www.hygienedentairecanada.ca/hdcanada/HDCanada/Risques/Tabac.aspx

05/29/2026

Canada's dental hygienists mark World No To***co Day May 31, calling for stronger action to protect youth from harm, highlighting the significant risks to***co and ni****ne pose to oral and overall health—and renewing calls for stronger action to address youth va**ng in Canada. Read the full release:

Read statements from the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association on issues affecting dental hygiene care and oral health in Canada.

05/29/2026

Canada's dental hygienists support this important advocacy work.

High youth va**ng rates threaten to undo decades of success in to***co control in Canada.

Smoking rates across the country have fallen by about 80% over the past 70 years. However, many teens who would never have smoked are becoming addicted to ni****ne – driven by flavoured vapes.

Va**ng is not harmless, especially for young people. Research shows a long list of proven harms, from respiratory problems to risk of heart disease and mental health issues.

Without action, we risk losing hard-won progress. That’s why Heart & Stroke is calling on the government to strengthen protections for youth.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cuycPT.

Mark Carney
Marjorie Michel

05/28/2026

Watch this clip to learn about the power of oral health community outreach and the impact of dental hygienists. Well done Sara Masiuk of SMYL Dental Hygiene in Kelowna, along with everyone involved in Gift from the Heart's Smiles Across Canada coming up June 27th. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqW9_yrksSw

Learn more about this important program. https://www.giftfromtheheart.ca/national-gift-from-the-heart-day

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