COVID-19 (April 7) The Ontario government announced a province-wide stay-at-home order which comes into effect at 12:01 a.m. April 8. The ODHA office will remain open with minimal staff onsite to assist member dental hygienists. ODHA staff will be...
ODHA is pleased to announce the spousal exception regulation under the Dental Hygiene Act has passed – a true victory for the dental hygiene profession! ODHA advocated for this change continuously with the Ontario government and the association would like...
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD ELIZABETH CRAIG AWARD OF DISTINCTION COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD STUDENT AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN DENTAL HYGIENE ADVOCACY This award recognizes outstanding advocacy efforts locally or provincially. Examples include lobbying...
Preparing to Return to Practice Resources The College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario released updated guidelines for returning to practice, May 27, 2020. The College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO), the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario...
Employment information is subject to change as the government, federal and provincial, implement changes to address the economic effects of the pandemic here in Canada. The ODHA communicates with our employment legal counsel, Piccolo Heath LLP, to provide up-to-date...
ODHA – providing information and sharing helpful resources to assist members. ODHA is working with the oral health regulators and associations, providing a voice for Ontario dental hygienists. Ultimately, the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO) provides the...
The following links are provided to share helpful resources that may assist members in maintaining overall wellness during these challenging times. CAMH – Mental health and the COVID-19 pandemic CDC – Stress and coping Canadian Mental Health Association’s...
ODHA met with the Ontario Dental Association (ODA) on Friday, June 12, 2020. This virtual meeting included ODHA President, Maheen Cassim, RDH, ODHA President Elect, Carrie Vondrau, RRDH, and ODHA Executive Director, Margaret Carter. Workplace issues including infection prevention...
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