Ontario Dental Hygienists' Association (ODHA)

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Board of Directors – Regional Directors Needed

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Passion, pride, commitment and just wanting to be connected are some of the reasons for volunteering. At ODHA individual volunteers can make a difference and together they form a strong entity to work on behalf of the members. 2019 vacancies for Regional Directors (2-year term): Regions A (1 year term), E, F and G (two […]

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ODHA Awards – deadline for nominations is March 1st.

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Each year the ODHA is proud to recognize and honour dental hygienists and we need your help to find those individuals. Please read the criteria (ODHA awards and honours) to see which award is best suited to give recognition to a colleague who deserves it. For the awards nomination form click here and make a […]

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NEW COURSE: An Aging Society: Staggering Statistics & Implications for Dental Practice – Presented by Neli Gontier – Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson

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The numbers are staggering. Canada is an aging society. Do you know what those numbers mean to the health-care system – and the potential effects on dentistry and dental hygiene? See what the future is likely to look like and how this will affect a practice. Understand the collateral health issues that your clients may […]

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NEW COURSE: Dental Hygiene is Hard on Your Body – Presented by Dr. David Orchard

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Understand the risks for carpal tunnel syndrome, and current prevention and possible treatment(s). Learn about musculoskeletal disorders that arise from poor working postures or ergonomics. Understand the reason to use loupes and magnification devices to attain better head/neck and lower back posture, and reduce the potential for musculoskeletal pain and injury. Know how a healthy […]

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NEW COURSE: Ethical Decision Making for the Dental Hygienist – Presented by Michelle Atkinson

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Ethical practice is the foundation of the dental hygiene profession. This course will facilitate ethical decision making while encouraging problem solving and critical thinking. The College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario Code of Ethics and an ethical decision-making model will be introduced to assist with self-evaluation, reflection and accountability. Michelle Atkinson has been a dental […]

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