Objectives Sjogren’s Disease (SjD) is an overlooked, frequently mis-diagnosed auto-immune disease that deserves more than a multiple-choice question as to what causes dry mouth. In addition to “busting” several myths about SjD, ways to make the mouth less dry, less prone to dental decay, and to distinguish various auto-immune diseases intra-orally will be presented. Objectives: […]
Mandy Hayre is a dental hygiene practitioner, educator and current Chair of Dental Programs at Camosun College. Mandy has been an educator and administration for almost 30 years. She started her teaching career at Malaspina University-College, then started the Dental Hygiene Diploma program at Vancouver Island University in 2006, and hopes to start a degree […]
The BCDHA is governed by a Board of Directors whose nine members are selected through a regional 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).
Our AGM serves as a fantastic opportunity to come together as a community, share knowledge, discuss industry advancements, and contribute to the future of our profession. We encourage all members to attend and actively participate in shaping the future of dental hygiene in British Columbia. Your voices and contributions are crucial to our continued growth […]
Join Hasina West for a transformative 12-session program where you will explore breath, movement, and the power of the nervous system to address the ergonomic challenges faced by dental professionals. Through mindful yoga poses, soft tissue realignment, and vagus nerve activation, you'll discover tools to alleviate musculoskeletal pain and restore balance to your body. With […]
Join Hasina West for a transformative 12-session program where you will explore breath, movement, and the power of the nervous system to address the ergonomic challenges faced by dental professionals. Through mindful yoga poses, soft tissue realignment, and vagus nerve activation, you'll discover tools to alleviate musculoskeletal pain and restore balance to your body. With […]
Course Description: Learn how embracing visual images from 3D scanning & Intra-Oral Cameras can be used to enhance patient communication, education, allow patients to become partners in co-discovery and create efficient dental appointments. Course Objectives: To discuss the key benefits of utilizing technology such as 3D scanning & Intra-Oral Camera to enhance patient communication and […]
Join Hasina West for a transformative 12-session program where you will explore breath, movement, and the power of the nervous system to address the ergonomic challenges faced by dental professionals. Through mindful yoga poses, soft tissue realignment, and vagus nerve activation, you'll discover tools to alleviate musculoskeletal pain and restore balance to your body. With […]
Presenter / Speaker Bio Jacqueline Turvey is a Registered Respiratory Therapist and a member of the QuitNow Outreach Team. QuitNow is a free program for British Columbians who are looking to quit or reduce their nicotine use. The QuitNow Outreach Team delivers comprehensive training to clinicians working in various fields across the province to ensure […]
In Real Talk Part One, participants will be able to review the language around domestic abuse, and increase their understanding of the impact of domestic abuse and coercive control for a person experiencing an abusive relationship. Participants will increase their ability to recognize domestic abuse in both their personal and professionals contexts. Presenter / Speaker […]
In Real Talk Part Two, participants will take what they learned from part one and apply it to learning how to respond to disclosures of domestic abuse. Participants will learn how to empathize with the person experiencing the abuse and the nuances to what they need for support, learn what supportive responses and questions can […]
Della Sylvester is a 74-year-old Medicine Woman from Cowichan Tribes on Vancouver Island. She spent three years learning daily from elder Medicine people starting at the age of 5. Della has assisted in over 50 births and has a remarkable healing ability, helping people recover from certain conditions in just 5 days instead of the […]
