by Gary McKenna | Aug 23, 2024 | News
Mpox Awareness for BC Dental Hygienists (August 15, 2024) As oral health care professionals, we must remain vigilant about emerging public health threats while maintaining our commitment to meticulous infection control. Oral health providers play an important role in...
by Gary McKenna | Jul 22, 2024 | News
The survey closes September 22 In 2023, BCDHA launched a new graduate wage survey to provide accurate and reliable information regarding current entry-level compensation packages for recent graduate dental hygienist members. The survey was a great success, and it is...
by Gary McKenna | Jul 9, 2024 | News
The British Columbia Dental Hygienists’ Association (BCDHA) is pleased to announce a significant victory in its ongoing advocacy efforts to ensure fair compensation for dental hygienists. Over a year ago, BCDHA began working with an independent dental hygienist who...
by Gary McKenna | Jun 13, 2024 | News
The British Columbia Dental Hygienists’ Association (BCDHA) is seeking nominations for passionate individuals to join our Board of Directors. We are currently looking for a dedicated member to represent the Fraser Valley region and contribute to the advancement...
by Gary McKenna | May 30, 2024 | News
This week is Seniors Week, and BCDHA is honoured to spotlight the vital care dental hygienists provide to seniors across British Columbia. By addressing their unique oral health needs, dental hygienists play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for our...
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...
