BCDHA

Virtual Study Club: Happy Implants, Happy Clients: A Dental Hygienist’s Playbook
2026-09-16 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver)
Happy Implants, Happy Clients: A Dental Hygienist’s Playbook
Event Description
Restoring edentulous spaces with dental implants has become a routine component of modern dental practice, and dental hygienists now encounter clients with single or multiple implants on a daily basis. Despite this, confusion persists regarding the appropriate methods for assessing, maintaining, and treating clients with dental implants.
This presentation applies the ADPIE model to review essential elements of dental hygiene care for clients with both healthy and compromised implants. We will examine evidence-based assessment strategies, maintenance protocols, and clinical decision-making considerations. We will also explore home-care tools and techniques that clients can use to support long-term implant health.
Finally, we will provide a concise overview of surgical interventions performed by periodontal specialists when peri-implant disease progresses beyond the scope of dental hygiene therapy.
Learning Objectives:
After completing this course, participants will be able to:

Identify the etiology of peri-implant diseases and recognize early clinical signs associated with implant complications.
Differentiate gingival attachment to dental implants versus natural teeth, including key anatomical and functional distinctions.
Review and apply the AAP classification of peri-implant diseases to clinical assessment and documentation.
Utilize the ADPIE model to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate dental hygiene care for clients with healthy and unhealthy dental implants.
Recommend evidence-based home-care tools and techniques to support clients in maintaining optimal peri-implant health.
Describe periodontal surgical interventions available when peri-implant disease progresses beyond the scope of nonsurgical dental hygiene therapy.

About the Presenter
Aiste Zevick, LDH(c), BDSc(DH), MS is a dedicated dental professional with nearly three decades of experience in clinical practice, education, and community service. After immigrating from Lithuania to Canada in 1997 as a dentist, she earned her Dental Hygiene diploma from VCC in 2007, followed by a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene from UBC in 2012 and a Master of Science in Aging and Health from Queen’s University in 2022, where she received the Most Promising Researcher Award. Aiste has been recognized with multiple honours, including the Dental Hygiene Superhero finalist distinction (2021) and the BCDHA Barbara Heistermann Award (2022).
Presently, Aiste practices dental hygiene three days per week in a periodontal practice in Vancouver. Her clinical work has also included providing periodontal care in Yellowknife and supporting the growth of a general dental practice. She is an experienced educator who teaches in UBC’s Local Anaesthesia course, serves as a Waterpik professional educator, and presents regularly to dental and dental hygiene study clubs.
Aiste is active in local community and international volunteerism, participating in multiple humanitarian trips to Mexico and providing dental hygiene care at the Ipoderac orphanage.
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Strategic Instrument Selection Part 1
2026-09-23 18:30
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You will receive your Continuing Education certificate within 48 hours of the live event. Please keep it for your records; replacement copies cost $10.

Fall 2026 Board Meeting
2026-09-24 - 2026-09-25
The BCDHA is governed by a Board of Directors whose members are selected through an election process administered by BCDHA. Through consultation with members, the Board determines the goals and direction for the Association. The BCDHA is a non-profit society and a constituent member of the Canadian Dental Hygienists’ Association (CDHA).

Own It! A Business Event for Independent Dental Hygiene Practice Owners
2026-09-26 08:30 - 17:00
Join us on September 26, 2026 at River Rock Casino Resort for a full day dedicated to business strategy, leadership, and practical tools for dental hygienists who own — or are ready to own — their practice.
This one-day event brings together experienced professionals and subject matter experts to deliver actionable insights in planning, team development, operational excellence, and clinical best practices. Whether you are building a new practice or strengthening an existing one, Own It! is designed to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
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Early-bird pricing: $275 (until April 30)
Regular price: $325
Your registration includes:

Full-day programming
Interactive workshops
Hands-on clinical refresher session
Coffee breaks and lunch
Networking with fellow independent practice owners

Spaces are limited.
Registration deadline is 5 p.m. on the day of the event.
You will receive your Continuing Education certificate within 48 hours of the live event. Please keep it for your records; replacement copies cost $10.
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Strategic Instrument Selection part 2
2026-10-14 18:30

Thompson Okanagan Dental Society’s Annual Meeting 2026
2026-10-22 - 2026-10-24
BCDHA is pleased to once again attend the Thompson Okanagan Dental Society (TODS) Annual Meeting in Kelowna, BC.
One of British Columbia’s largest annual dental meetings, the TODS Annual Meeting brings together dental professionals from across the province for three days of continuing education, networking, and exhibits.
The event features educational sessions, industry speakers, and a tradeshow with up to 75 exhibitors showcasing products and services related to dentistry and oral health.

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Virtual Study Club: Workup of Burning Mouth Sensation with Dr. Nathan Lee
2026-11-18 18:30 - 20:30
Event Description
Burning mouth symptoms can have a wide array of etiologies. Some can exist coincidentally with other conditions, while others may not be associated with any oral lesions. This session will provide an overview of the most common causes and a framework for establishing the correct diagnosis.
Learning Objectives:
After completing this course, participants will be able to:

Review the causes of burning mouth sensation.
Develop an approach to the patient with burning mouth.

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About the Virtual Study Club
The Virtual Study Club is a webinar-style presentation that provides essential skills and continuing education for dental hygienists in British Columbia. Registration for the full session includes additional reading resources, discussion forums, and other tools.
Members can also access courses on demand, providing flexibility for those who may not be able to attend the live events. Additional materials are available through BCDHA’s Thinkific platform.

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About the Presenter

Dr. Nathan Lee is a dual certified specialist in both Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology as well as a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. He practices the full scope of oral medicine and pathology, including diagnosis and management of temporomandibular disorders, orofacial pain, oral manifestations of systemic conditions, and oromaxillofacial pathology.
Dr. Lee currently maintains private clinical practice on Vancouver Island, BC, at Victoria Oral Surgery and Nanaimo Dental Specialists. He received his DMD from the University of British Columbia and completed his residency jointly through UBC, Vancouver General Hospital, and the BC Cancer Agency. His training included rotations in internal medicine, dermatology, rheumatology, oral oncology, radiation oncology, bone marrow transplant medicine, head and neck pathology, bone and soft tissue pathology, lymphoma pathology, dermatopathology, and anatomic pathology.

Holiday 2026 Board Meeting
2026-12-04 - 2026-12-05

Winter 2027 Board Meeting
2027-01-29 - 2027-01-30

Oral-Systemic Health and the Integration of Dentistry into the Healthcare System
2027-02-17 18:30
Event Description
The landscape of contemporary dental practice is evolving toward biologically based therapies and prevention strategies that consider oral health a critical component of overall health and wellness. Join Dr. Anthony Iacopino to explore the integration of dentistry into the primary healthcare system and the management of oral biofilm as a critical component of chronic systemic disease management.
Learning Objectives:

Discuss the meaning and relevance of “oral-systemic science/medicine” in modern practice.
Understand the systemic inflammatory consequences of oral biofilm and its role in chronic disease.
Describe relationships between oral inflammation and systemic conditions like CVD and diabetes.
Assess the environment for successful implementation of interprofessional patient management.

About the Presenter
Dr. Anthony Iacopino, DMD, PhD, is Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus at the University of Manitoba. A recognized international leader in oral-systemic health, he founded the International Centre for Oral-Systemic Health (ICOSH) in 2008. He has published over 175 peer-reviewed manuscripts and is a renowned advocate for “one patient, one care plan, one record.”
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Virtual Study Club: Oral-Systemic health: Promoting the Interprofessional Collaboration of Dentistry and Medicine
2027-02-17 18:30 - 20:30
The Virtual Study Club is a webinar-style presentation that provides essential skills and continuing education for dental hygienists in British Columbia. Registration for the full session includes additional reading resources, discussion forums, and other tools.
Members can access to the courses on-demand to accommodate those who may not be able to attend the live events and can sign up on our Thinkific platform to access the additional materials.
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Virtual Study Club: Surgical Pathology, Orofacial Lesions, and Cancer. Watch and wait: is it too late? with Dr. Nathan Lee
2027-04-21 18:30 - 20:30
Event Description
Orofacial lesions can present with a wide range of clinical features and may represent benign, potentially malignant, or malignant processes. Recognizing features and developing a systematic approach to evaluation are essential for establishing a differential diagnosis and ensuring timely management.
Learning Objectives:
After completing this course, participants will be able to:

Review the common causes and clinical presentations of orofacial lesions.
Develop a systematic approach to the evaluation and diagnosis of orofacial lesions.

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About the Virtual Study Club
The Virtual Study Club is a webinar-style presentation that provides essential skills and continuing education for dental hygienists in British Columbia. Registration for the full session includes additional reading resources, discussion forums, and other tools.
Members can also access courses on demand, providing flexibility for those who may not be able to attend the live events. Additional materials are available through BCDHA’s Thinkific platform.
Register for the Virtual Study Club

About the Presenter

Dr. Nathan Lee is a dual certified specialist in both Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology as well as a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. He practices the full scope of oral medicine and pathology, including diagnosis and management of temporomandibular disorders, orofacial pain, oral manifestations of systemic conditions, and oromaxillofacial pathology.
Dr. Lee currently maintains private clinical practice on Vancouver Island, BC, at Victoria Oral Surgery and Nanaimo Dental Specialists. He received his DMD from the University of British Columbia and completed his residency jointly through UBC, Vancouver General Hospital, and the BC Cancer Agency. His training included rotations in internal medicine, dermatology, rheumatology, oral oncology, radiation oncology, bone marrow transplant medicine, head and neck pathology, bone and soft tissue pathology, lymphoma pathology, dermatopathology, and anatomic pathology.

Spring 2027 Board Meeting
2027-05-28 - 2027-05-29

BCDHA AGM 2027
2027-06-12
BCDHA members are invited to join us for the 2027 Annual General Meeting (AGM).
The AGM provides members with an opportunity to hear updates from the Association, review key business, and take part in BCDHA’s governance.
Additional details will be added to our AGM page as they become available.
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