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CDHA Press conference covered extensively by news outlets across Canada |
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A CDHA press conference, hosted this week (June 17) on Parliament Hill, touched on a range of important issues—from the evolving role of dental hygienists in national programs like the CDCP, to workforce sustainability, upholding safe practice standards, and the importance of evidence-based policy. The event was a huge success, generating interest from Canadian Press, CBC, the Globe and Mail, and more, resulting in a total of 42 press clippings, and we were the cover story on Oral Health Weekly this week.
>> Watch the full press conference
>> Read the media release
>> Review the speaking notes
>> Check out the complete list of coverage with links to key articles |
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Meeting with Parliamentarians |
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Following the press conference, we met with several Members of Parliament from various parties and regions across Canada, including Jake Sawatzky, Anna Roberts, Jonathon Rowe, Ted Falk and Dr. Jacques Ramsay. These meetings were timely before the House of Commons adjourns for the summer.
We spoke about the dental hygiene profession in Canada, access to oral health care in rural and remote regions, the importance of preventive dental hygiene care for seniors, the impacts of caps on international students on dental hygiene programs across Canada, workplace issues for dental hygienists, trade tariffs on dental markets, and more. As always, we were a #voice4oralhealth and, above all, stated our collective commitment as a profession to advancing the oral health of Canadians. |
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Impact |
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The day and messaging really resonated with our membership. Here’s what some CDHA members have had to say about the outreach: |
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“I watched the entire meeting you posted and loved it!!! Bravo!! And thank you!! 🙏🏼” |
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“Thank you for outstanding support to our profession.” |
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“Way to go!! So glad to have a strong voice to support us!!” |
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“Thank you, Ondina and CDHA, for your timely and important messaging.” |
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“Yay!!! Thanks for representing & speaking for, not only Canadian Dental Hygienists, but for all Canadians that are in need of oral healthcare. Proud to have you representing us. Thank you.” |
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CDHA is Your Voice |
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At CDHA, we hear your concerns—and we’re taking action. From monitoring media and social platforms to engaging with government officials and stakeholders, we are working every day on these key issues to protect our profession and promote oral health across Canada. |
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🦷Advocacy in Action: CDHA is Your Voice🦷 |
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