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....
ProvinciaLINK October 2026 update
Ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorder videos Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) can affect bones, joints, muscles, and connective tissues, resulting in pain and loss of function. MSDs are more common in some professions, including dental hygiene, due to the sustained postures and...
Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Review presented by Linda McLarty. Infection prevention and control (IPAC) is crucial to protect clients and staff in oral health-care settings. Dental hygienists are responsible for ensuring current and scientifically accepted infection control practices...
The following resources have been curated for dental hygiene educators. Scroll down to view the entire selection and check back regularly for updates. Categories include: • ODHA Educators’ Forum • Student presentations • Professional development opportunities • Research • ...
Conversations with Dr. Glogauer and Kim Ivan is a free audiocast for oral health professionals. Join Dr. Michael Glogauer, DDS, PhD, Dip. Perio, and Kim Ivan, RDH, BIS (Hon) biweekly for new episodes including evidence-based information, covering a wide-range...
Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Review presented by Linda McLarty. Infection prevention and control (IPAC) is crucial to protect clients and staff in oral health-care settings. Dental hygienists are responsible for ensuring current and scientifically accepted infection control practices...
Click below for supporting resources Handout – Best Practices: Infection Prevention & Control, April 2023
In Canada, more than 4 in 10 women have experienced intimate partner violence, and physical injuries often show up in the head, face, mouth, or neck. With this in mind, ODHA and WomanACT have partnered to develop a virtual...
Educators’ Forum recording (morning session) Educators’ Forum recording (afternoon session) Recorded townhalls on employment topics can be found here: https://odha.on.ca/member-benefits/employment-resources/ TMD Q&A Recording: Dementia Friendly Communities webinar
