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Online membership is now open

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ODHA membership online is now open! Renew now for only $268 to enjoy a wide variety of member benefits and services, professional development, and comprehensive professional liability insurance at NO extra cost! Plus, ODHA membership fees are not taxed. Flexible payment options Pay by installments We understand paying your provincial membership fee in full might not always be feasible, which is why […]

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The ODHA membership campaign has started with the early bird draws

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Membership early bird week (July 23 to 31) opens on Thursday, July 23 at 9:00 am by telephone only. Call 1.800.315.6342. Online renewal will be open as of August 1, 2026. ODHA membership total fee is just $268, (NO tax) and includes your professional liability insurance at NO extra cost. Why renew during early bird week? The […]

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ODHA Early Career Summit

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Join us in person for ODHA’s inaugural Early Career Summit! This in-person event is designed specifically for registered dental hygienists currently in the first ten years of practice. Please note this event is currently open to ODHA members only and is limited to 100 attendees. Join us for learning, networking and up to 5.5 hours of professional […]

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COVID-19 Updates

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COVID-19 (June 2026) In June, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) released the National Advisory Committee on Immunization’s (NACI) Guidance on the use of COVID-19 vaccines starting fall 2026. NACI continues to strongly recommend COVID-19 vaccination for individuals at increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 exposure or severe COVID-19 disease, including: Adults 65 years […]

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ODHA welcomes Ontario government’s announcement about scope of practice next steps

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After years of advocacy on behalf of Ontario’s registered dental hygienists, the ODHA’s board and staff are EXTREMELY excited to share the government’s announcement (https://odha.on.ca/y6AS) which is moving forward with the next phase in making scope expansion for registered dental hygienists a reality. The government has officially directed the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario […]

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FOCUS April issue is now live!

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The April 2026 issue of FOCUS is now available. As an ODHA member-exclusive publication, FOCUS delivers timely insights, practical guidance, and professional updates to support registered dental hygienists and dental hygiene students. In this issue, you’ll find: CEO’s Message: Reflections on the importance of interprofessional collaboration Research Corner: Parkinson’s disease and oral health IPAC: Key considerations for […]

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ProvinciaLINK March 2026 Update

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We’re pleased to share the ProvinciaLINK March update video, featuring ODHA President Heather Kleinberg and CEO Marg Harrington with important updates on: Advocacy efforts supporting proposed scope of practice enhancements for registered dental hygienists; upcoming National Oral Health Month initiatives in April, including Thank You Weekly Draws, a quiz contest, social media activities, and short […]

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HPV Vaccine Awareness Campaign

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ODHA is pleased to share this HPV vaccine awareness campaign developed by the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit to support cancer prevention through vaccination. The campaign highlights the importance of HPV vaccination in preventing several cancers and other diseases associated with the human papillomavirus (HPV). Early vaccination is one of the most effective […]

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SOLD OUT: A powerful full day of interactive and hands-on workshops

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Event is now SOLD OUT Together, Together, Dentsply Sirona, rdhu, SDI, and ODHA are offering a powerful full day of professional development. Join seminar leaders, Dani Botbyl, RDH, Kathleen Bokrossy, RDH, BSc, and Kim Lawrence, RDH, BA, on Friday, April 24th for a full day of interactive and hands-on workshops at the Dentsply Sirona Academy SimLab, a state-of-the-art training facility […]

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ProvinciaLINK December 2025 Update

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We’re pleased to share the December ProvinciaLINK update video, featuring ODHA President Heather Kleinberg and CEO Marg Harrington with important updates on: Highlights from Ontario Dental Hygiene Week and bonus draw winners; recent advocacy and event updates; provincial public awareness activities throughout October; new and free online professional development courses for ODHA members; board nominations […]

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