• Special Fireside

    Join Sylvie Martel for a Fireside Chat on CDHA/Canada Dental Plan.

  • Special Fireside: Accessibility and Oral Health

    The Fireside will be a presentation by the Rick Hansen Foundation on accessibility. BCDHA employment lawyer Lia Moody will also present on human rights and accessibility at work. Click here to register

  • Special Fireside Chat: Billing and Documentation Pitfalls

    Please join Dr. Salima Dadani, BCDA Director of Member Services and Shannon Wilson, BCDHA Practice and Education Manager, CDA Alliance Lead, as they discuss joint billing and documentation concerns. There will be a short Q&A period at the end of the presentation. This event is open to BCDHA and CDA Alliance members and requires registration […]

  • Special Fireside Chat with Brenda Isaac, Dental Therapist

    Working with Indigenous Communities With this chat we will cover the different environments and conditions dental therapists in BC must work with. Brenda Isaac is First Nations from Lytton, BC. Belonging to the Nlhakapamux Nation. Part of the Interior Salish. Brenda retired from dental therapy with 28 years experience working with Indigenous communities. She graduated […]

  • Fireside Chat: Understanding and Implementing Salivary Diagnostics

    Are you curious about salivary diagnostics and how it can be implemented in your practice? Do you use the latest technology, such as salivary diagnostics, to identify risks and improve your patient outcomes? In this discussion with Kerry and Dr. Jim, we will explore how to use the patient's health history, periodontal status, and assessment […]

  • Fireside Chat: Understanding and Implementing Salivary Diagnostics

    Are you curious about salivary diagnostics and how it can be implemented in your practice? Do you use the latest technology, such as salivary diagnostics, to identify risks and improve your patient outcomes? In this discussion with Kerry and Dr. Jim, we will explore how to use the patient's health history, periodontal status, and assessment […]

  • Fireside Chat: Hybenx and Desiccation Shock Technology: A novel technology that boosts periodontal healing

    This webinar will introduce the dental professional to Hybenx, Desiccation Shock Technology (DST) and it's application in periodontal therapy. By the conclusion of this webinar, the participant will have learned: 1. A review of the current methods of management for dysbiosis and periodontal diseases. 2. An introduction to Hybenx and DST which include: a) mechanism […]

  • Fireside Chat: Edge Extended Health and Dental Benefits Information Session

    The objective is to educate members on the benefits that are available from Edge Benefits and to help answer any questions to ensure everyone is comfortable with the plans and process by answering any all inquires. Speaker: Aidan Mackenzie I joined the Edge Benefits in 2004 and have dedicated my time with this organization educating […]

  • Proposed Bachelor of Science Dental Hygiene – Degree Completion Program

    Mandy Hayre is a dental hygiene practitioner, educator and current Chair of Dental Programs at Camosun College. Mandy has been an educator and administration for almost 30 years. She started her teaching career at Malaspina University-College, then started the Dental Hygiene Diploma program at Vancouver Island University in 2006, and hopes to start a degree […]

  • In Office Periodontal Management with Air-Powder, Ultrasonic and Hybenx Technology: Five Steps to the Optimal Dental Hygiene Appointment

    Successful and predictable treatment of periodontal disease can feel overwhelming unless you have a strategic plan. This five step program is a clinical approach that combines ADPIE, traditional modalities and new evidence based technology to achieve optimum clinical outcomes. These new technologies help to easily remove biofilm and mitigate or arrest active periodontal disease, lessen […]

  • Fireside Chat: Mastering Home Care To Achieve Superior Oral Health

    Kerry Lepicek will present a review of home care tools that can enhance patients' routines and treatment outcomes. Dental professionals must prioritize daily biofilm disruption to maintain oral health and prevent dental issues. In this session, we will evaluate traditional home care solutions like manual toothbrushes and floss, while stressing the need for additional strategies. […]