ODHA HOSTS INAUGURAL EARLY CAREER SUMMIT

On October 23, 2026, ODHA welcomed registered dental hygienists to the Mississauga Convention Centre for its inaugural Early Career Summit – a sold out, member-exclusive event dedicated to learning, professional growth and connection. The event brought together early-career and seasoned professionals for a full day of education, networking and opportunities to connect with industry experts and colleagues navigating similar career experiences.

The program featured a series of engaging morning presentations on building professional identity, managing medical emergencies, and myofunctional therapy. In the afternoon, attendees participated in their choice of five round table sessions on a wide variety of topics, offering a more informal opportunity to ask questions, exchange ideas and gain practical insights directly from presenters and industry professionals. With up to 5.5 hours of professional development available, the Summit provided attendees with valuable opportunities to support their ongoing learning and quality assurance goals

Beyond the educational sessions, attendees had dedicated time to connect with vendors and exhibitors, explore industry resources and build relationships with fellow registered dental hygienists. The day also included breakfast, lunch, draw prizes and plenty of opportunities to network in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

ODHA is thrilled with the response to its first Early Career Summit and grateful to everyone who helped make the event such a success. A special thank you goes to our presenters, sponsors, vendors and exhibitors for sharing their expertise, supporting the event and helping create such a valuable experience for attendees.

Thank you to everyone who joined us! We look forward to continuing to support dental hygienists at every stage of their careers through meaningful education, professional development and opportunities to connect.

THANK YOU TO THE ODHA EARLY CAREER SUMMIT SPONSORS

Lunch Sponsor
123 Dentist

Breakfast Sponsor
Henry Schein

Presentation Sponsor
Proctor & Gamble

Exhibitors
Andau Medical
Dental Hygiene Practitioners of Ontario (DHPO)
Hu-Friedy
Maxill
Oral Science
Orascoptic
Q-Optics
rdhu
Relief Buddy
Wicked White