by Gary McKenna | May 6, 2024 | Webinar
Dental Handpiece and Motors need proper maintenance to avoid failure and prolong their lifespan. Is it okay to cool down your handpiece with cold water if you need it right away? What wipes are safe to use on handpieces before sterilization? Do I always need a bur in...
by Gary McKenna | May 2, 2024 | Advocacy, News
May 2, 2024 (Vancouver, BC) — On May 1, the first patients under the new Canadian Dental Care Plan began receiving treatment. Independent dental hygienists saw clients who had previously been unable to afford access to oral health care. Over 1.7 million seniors are...
by Gary McKenna | Apr 26, 2024 | Webinar
by Gary McKenna | Apr 18, 2024 | Webinar
Research has been conducted for over 30 years on proposed relationships between periodontal disease and numerous systemic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, respiratory diseases etc. However, the nature of these relationships has not always been...
by Gary McKenna | Apr 18, 2024 | News
The British Columbia Dental Hygienists’ Association (BCDHA) applauds the federal government’s decision to extend the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program to dental hygienists working in remote communities. The move, which was announced by Minister of...
