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Members of the CDHA are dental hygienists who work with dentists to provide preventative and therapeutic care for patients' oral health needs. They provide cleaning, check-ups, fluoride treatments, sealants and more in order to maintain oral health.

As a member of CDHA, you gain access to a range of professional development opportunities. These include conferences, seminars and workshops as well as eligibility for various awards and grants. You will also benefit from connections with other professionals within the field through networking activities such as social media groups and online forums.

Yes, CDHA provides numerous public education activities throughout Canada on topics related to oral health care. This includes resources such as fact sheets on healthy tooth brushing habits, information sessions about smoking cessation, food safety advice and more.

Any dental hygienist registered with their provincial or territorial regulatory body or college can become a member of the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association. Student memberships are also available for those enrolled in recognized programs leading to licensure as a dental hygienist.

The members of CDHA elect representatives from each province and territory every two years at their biennial general meeting to make up their Board of Directors which governs it's policies, procedures and operations. Professional staff manage day-to-day operations from their National Office located in Ottawa.