BCDHA Newsletter: October 20, 2026

Professional Learning

BCDHA + BC Cancer

Supporting Tobacco Cessation in Dental Hygiene Practice

Developed in partnership by BC Cancer and BCDHA, these five learning modules provide practical, evidence-based resources to support tobacco cessation in dental hygiene practice.

Explore topics including tobacco-related health risks, patient communication, evidence-based interventions and available cessation supports.

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Upcoming Learning

BCDHA at the Thompson Okanagan Dental Society Annual Meeting

October 24
12:15 p.m. | TODS Annual Meeting

BCDHA Luncheon Meeting at TODS

All dental hygienists attending the Thompson Okanagan Dental Society Annual Meeting are invited to join BCDHA representatives for lunch and an informative discussion about current issues, emerging trends and the future of the dental hygiene profession in British Columbia.

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November 2
6:30 p.m. PCT

Fireside Chat: How Principle-Based Standards Affect Dental Hygienists

Join BCDHA for a deeper dive into principle-based standards and how they affect dental hygienists working in British Columbia.

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Question of the Week

This Week's Question

What oral health-care issue would you like B.C.'s provincial government to prioritize?

With provincial politics in the spotlight, we want to hear from dental hygienists. What issues affecting oral health care or the dental hygiene profession deserve more attention? Share your thoughts in a sentence or two.

Last Week's Results

Are you happy with B.C.'s decision to stop changing the clocks twice a year?

74 responses

Yes68.9% (51 votes)

Not Sure21.6% (16 votes)

No9.5% (7 votes)

BCDHA Membership Renewal 2026/27

2026/27 Membership

Renew Your Membership Before Access to Member Benefits Expires on Oct. 31!

Renew your BCDHA/CDHA membership to maintain access to your member benefits, including professional resources and development, liability insurance that meets BCCOHP requirements specific to dental hygienists, and advocacy.

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Membership Has Its Perks

BCDHA MEMBER BENEFIT

This Week's Member Perk

Save More. Retire Happy.

Through Common Wealth, BCDHA members have access to a retirement savings program designed to make planning and saving for retirement easier.

Contribute directly from your paycheque to get an up-front tax break for RRSP contributions.
Immediate eligibility for all BCDHA members.
Build a personalized retirement plan that helps you understand how much income you need in retirement.

Common Wealth helps you build retirement wealth faster, with fees that are about 60% less than a typical bank RRSP.

Read the Common Wealth member handout →

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Looking to Hire?

Hiring a Dental Hygienist?

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