BCDHA

The professional association for BC Dental Hygienists; providing access to a growing, vibrant community of experts and colleagues.

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Become a Member Today!

Join or Renew Your BCDHA/CDHA Membership 

Be part of the national professional association that does more for you: more learning, more connections, more support, more public recognition, and more savings.

MENTAL HEALTH / DENTAL HEALTH

Mental health resources for patients and dental professionals.

Helping dental patients and practitioners to recognize, understand, and overcome dental anxiety and trauma.

STUDENT RESOURCES

Check Out Our New Student Resources Section

Welcome to the BCDHA’s Student Resource Hub! Discover a wealth of information and tools designed to support your academic journey and personal growth.

KNOWLEDGE IN ACTION

A Monthly Research Roundup to Elevate Your Dental Hygiene Practice

Welcome to the British Columbia Dental Hygienists’ Association’s (BCDHA) Knowledge Translation Project, your gateway to staying at the forefront of evidence-based dental hygiene practice.

Workplace Benefits in B.C.

Introducing Our New Series

Do you have questions about sick days, overtime, averaging agreements, or negotiating your wage? You are not alone! The British Columbia Dental Hygienists’ Association (BCDHA) is here to help with a new series designed to address these common workplace concerns.

NEW BENEFIT

Relief Buddy: Exciting News for BCDHA Members

The BCDHA & CDA Alliance has partnered with Relief Buddy and created a network just for our members

Relief Buddy is Canada’s leading dental staffing app. It is an open platform connecting qualified dental professionals with trusted and verified dental offices. Giving you access to the best opportunities in British Columbia and across Canada!

Relief Buddy has been designed to make your career planning easier, and ensures you are working with trusted and licensed staffing agencies.

Is It Confidential?

Yes. Prospective Dental Practices can only see your profile once you apply to their shift..

Are There Any Costs To Sign Up Or Use Relief Buddy?

No. It is free for Dental Professionals to join and use.

Can I Set My Own Schedule?

Yes.  Work when and how you like. Only apply for shifts you are interested in.

How Would I Get Paid?

You will be paid directly by the Dental Practices usually Direct Deposit, E-Transfer, or Cheque.

What Should I Expect?

When you are ready to sign up, we recommend you have the following:

  • Professional Profile Picture
  • Government ID Picture 
  • PDF copy of your resume

I’m Ready to Join!

MEMBER STORIES

My dental hygiene journey: Overcoming learning disabilities to achieve my dreams

Kelsey Ackert shares her dental hygiene journey and discusses how she overcame learning disabilities to achieve her goal of becoming a dental hygienist.

MEMBER BENEFITS

BCDHA is proud to offer our members access to an assortment of public education materials and exclusive discounts with various sponsors.

GRANTS AND AWARDS

Member Grants are available yearly for those needing help with their initiative to promote the dental hygiene profession.

To recognize outstanding members, BCDHA offers three awards.

Learn More

SHOP BCDHA

Visit the BCDHA Store for Independent Practice Resources, nametags and more. Check back often as we continually add new items.

ISSUES REPORT FORM

If you have identified an emerging or important issue that you believe BCDHA should be aware of, please fill in the Issues Report Form (IRF). See the link below to bring it to our attention.

Directory of Hygienists – Independent, Mobile, Clinical Practice

Are you looking for a dental hygienist in your community? Are you homebound and need a dental hygienist to pay a visit? BCDHA has created this directory to help you. As a dental hygienist, you can add your information to this directory.

WEBINARS

BCDHA has created a list of complimentary webinars for members to view.

STUDY CLUBS

BCDHA has created a directory to help dental hygienists find a study club in their area.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Check out this directory to find or post continuing education events or opportunities.

BCDHA Sponsorship & Marketing Opportunities

Discover unique ways to showcase your brand and support the oral health community through BCDHA sponsorship. As a valued partner, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with more than 4,000 members through targeted advertising in our newsletter and live webinars.

CONTACT US

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British Columbia Dental Hygienists’ Association

903-1021 W. Hastings Street,
Vancouver, B.C., V6C 2RG