Latest Publications

Focus – July 2021

July Focus puts the spotlight on 2021-2022 ODHA membership. This issue also includes highlights from the 2021 Annual General Meeting, infection prevention and control, staying healthy in the heat, professional development, and more. We introduce you to incoming ODHA Executive Director Marg Harrington, plus we celebrate 25-year members.

Focus – April 2021

April Focus puts the spotlight on cancer awareness and volunteering. This issue includes timely articles on infection prevention and control, and reasons dental hygienists should opt for specialized legal counsel. Don’t miss reading ODHA Executive Director Margaret Carter’s final column. Be inspired reading Leaving a Legacy, a reflection on Margaret’s career of challenges and accomplishments.

Focus – January 2021

This issue highlights the passing of the spousal exception regulation, starting the new year with fresh perspective on infection, prevention and control, plus personal reflection and goals. An employment Q&A column reviews the Government of Canada’s financial assistance programs (CERB, CRB, CRCB, CRSB, EI) and how receiving these benefits may affect you during tax season.

Focus – September 2020

This issue puts the spotlight on the upcoming 2020 ODHA Re-energize Virtual Conference, ODHA membership, and includes timely articles on back to school and children’s health. Plus, review the 2019 Financial Report highlights.

Focus – July 2020

This issue puts the spotlight on 2020-2021 ODHA membership, the 2020 ODHA Re-energize Virtual Conference, and includes timely articles on COVID-19 and infection prevention and control. Plus, a special guest column on oral cancer screening by Jo-Anne Jones, RDH, and Re-energize 2020 speaker.

RPN – May/June 2020

The May/June issue puts the spotlight on Human Papillomavirus (HPV) including testing, risk trends and treatment. Catch up on the latest cannabis research, plus emerging research on COVID-19.

Focus – April 2020

This informative issue includes timely articles on respiratory protection in the workplace, communicable disease in the dental setting, plus an HIV and AIDS progress report. This month the spotlight is also on volunteering, and the Dental Hygienists at Work column is double the fun. Read this and more in April’s Focus.

RPN – March/April 2020

The March/April issue puts the spotlight on electronic devices and how excessive use affects children, teens, and adults. Catch up on the latest cancer research, plus diet, probiotics and supplements.

Focus – January 2020

The first Focus publication of 2020 is now online! This informative issue includes an overview of ODHA’s strategic planning process, a sneak peek at Re-energize 2020, and insurance and IPAC columns covering complaints and malpractice. Plus, a spousal exception update including what you need to know before a regulation is passed. Read this and more […]