Celebrate National Dental Hygienists Week™

April is Oral Health Month, and an important part of this celebration is National Dental Hygienists Week™ (NDHW™), which runs from April 4-10. Focusing on the importance of maintaining good oral health practices while emphasizing the role of the dental hygiene profession in preventing and treating oral health problems. The week’s theme, “Oral Health for Total Health,” reminds us that taking care of our mouth, teeth, and gums has a positive impact on other aspects of our lives.

This April, let’s help everyone in BC learn about oral health for total health. Together we can raise awareness of the importance of good oral health, promote prevention and early detection of oral health problems, and connect the public with the professionals who can help.

NDHW Give-aways with BCDHA

To honour and celebrate the incredible work that dental hygienists in BC do EVERY SINGLE DAY we are giving away prizes including gift cards to Amazon, Chapters-Indigo, and our personal favourite BED BATH AND BEYOND.

All you have to do is tell us your story about what you love about being a dental hygienist in BC. Do you have fun experiences to share? Maybe you want to uplift a great colleague who makes it all worth it?

Let us know! Share your story with us by clicking here.

Join The Celebration by Capturing the Put Your Purple On Campaign Across BC

Join local municipalities to LIGHT UP local landmarks in purple to celebrate and support dental hygienists across British Columbia.

Take a picture of any of these landmarks all lit up and share them on social media using the hashtag #ndhw23 and/or send your photos to info@bcdha.com. We’ll compile your photos and share them on our website and social media.

British Columbia
BC Place Stadium, Vancouver – April 4
The Bastion, Nanaimo – April 4 to 6
Bloedel Conservatory in Queen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver – April 4
Burrard Street Bridge, Vancouver – April 4
Centennial Park Stage, Fort St. John – April 3 to 5
Civic Plaza, Surrey – April 4
Coquitlam Downtown (Guildford Way &  Pinetree Way), Coquitlam – April 4
Fitzsimmons Creek Bridge, Whistler – April 8
Fraser River Footbridge, Quesnel – April 6
Harbour Centre, Vancouver – April 4
Kinnaird Interchange Overpass, Castlegar – April 4 to 10
Lafarge Lake (Fountain & Light Columns), Coquitlam – April 4
Maple Ridge City Hall, Maple Ridge – April 4
Mr. PG, Prince George – April 4 to 10
Port Coquitlam City Hall, Port Coquitlam – April 4
Queen Elizabeth Theatre (Tower), Vancouver – April 4-10
Sails of Light (Canada Place), Vancouver – April 4
Science World (Dome Lights), Vancouver – April 5
Vancouver City Hall, Vancouver – April 4
Vancouver Convention Centre , Vancouver – April 4
Vancouver Lookout, Vancouver – April 4
Victoria Street Bridge, Trail – April 4
Williams Lake City Hall, Williams Lake – April 4 to 10