VIRTUAL STUDY CLUB 2025/26
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.
Cost: $80 for eight continuing education credits (courses run between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.).
Upcoming Sessions
Meetings are held in September, November, February, and April.
September 17, 2025 (6:30-8:30 p.m.)
A history of Dental Sleep Medicine, and why, when, and how should we treat? with Dr. Stephen Bray.
February 18, 2026 (6:30-8:30 p.m.)
Oral Wellness Through Comprehensive Care Strategies for Patients with Compromised Health with Martha Szcepulski-Enhancing.
November 19, 2025 (6:30-8:30 p.m.)
Unveiling Oral Health Heroes: Exploring Cultural Oral Habits and Combatting Oral Cancer with Sherry Priebe.
April 15, 2026 (6:30-8:30 p.m.)
The Myths, Facts and Treatment Options with Kerry Lepicek-Halitosis.
Past Sessions
Did you miss the Virtual Study Club sessions from a previous year? Don’t worry — we have you covered. All previous Virtual Study Club sessions (see below) can be re-watched with a Virtual Study Club membership.
September 11, 2024 (7-9 p.m.)
Vaping with Quit now BC
February 12, 2025 (7-9 p.m.)
Domestic Abuse with Carolyn Mitchell
November 13, 2024 (7-9 p.m.)
Evidence-Based Decision-Making with Dr. Salme Lavigne
April 9, 2025 (7-9 p.m.)
Managing anxiety within yourself and your patients with Ryan Rutar RDH
Virtual Study Club — 2023/24
September 20, 2023 (7-9 p.m.)
Healthy Habits for a Happy Hygiene Smile: Therapeutic Yoga and Ergonomics for Dental Professionals with Caitlyn Parsons
February 28, 2024 (7-9 p.m.)
Virtual Ultrasonic Coaching with Dani Bobtyl
November 15, 2023 (7-9 p.m.)
Bugs, Pus, and Symbiosis, Oh My! with Professor Penny Hatzimanolakis
April 17, 2024 (7-9 p.m.)
Oral Biofilm: Inside and Out of You with Nancy Dewhirst
Virtual Study Club — 2022/23
September 21, 2022
Dental Implant Care and the New AAP Guidelines with Professor Penny Hatzimanolakis
February 15, 2023
Lumps and Bumps on the Gum with Dr. Samson Ng
November 23, 2022
Current Events in Dental Hygiene with BCDHA CEO Andrea Burton
April 19, 2023
What’s in Your Cassette? with Professor Penny Hatzimanolakis