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Ontario Dental Hygienists’ Association (ODHA)

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ODHA's mission is to advance dental hygienists as primary care providers in the interests of the profession and the public in Ontario.

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Good oral health starts with simple daily habits. Brushing twice a day, flossing daily and using an oral rinse when appropriate can help prevent tooth decay and gum disease, and support your oral and overall health.

Registered dental hygienists can help you develop an effective daily oral care routine and provide guidance on brushing, flossing and rinsing techniques that meet your individual needs.

Learn more with ODHA’s Brushing, Flossing, Rinsing fact sheet:
https://odha.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Brushing-Flossing.23.1.pdf

For more helpful tips and resources to help maintain good oral health, visit: https://lovemyteeth.ca/

#2026oralhealth #RDH #theODHA by @theodha

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⏰ Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to enter ODHA’s Bonus Draw!

Celebrate Ontario Dental Hygiene Week (October 11–17, 2026) with ODHA and enjoy exclusive membership rewards!

Bonus draw: Join/renew between October 11–17 for your chance to win 1 of 7 Waterpik Aquarius® Water Flossers, generously sponsored by @waterpik.

Plus, you will be automatically entered into all of our weekly, monthly, and 10 FREE membership draws. (For details, visit: https://odha.on.ca/online-membership-is-now-open/)

Get more: Join/renew by October 31, 2026 to receive 2 FREE and NEW professional development online courses to support your learning goals.

Don’t forget - you can enjoy the convenience of a 3-payment installment plan at no extra cost - payments are processed automatically 30 and 60 days after your first payment. Each payment is only $89.33. Simply choose the active membership installment plan from the renewals page.

ODHA membership fees are not taxed!

Join/renew:
📲 1.800.315.6342
📌 https://odha.on.ca/8yYe

#OntarioDentalHygieneWeek #ODHW #BonusDraw
#ODHAMembership #MemberBenefits #DentalHygiene #RDH #RegisteredDentalHygienist #DentalHygieneStudent #ODHA by @theodha

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Join or renew your ODHA membership for a chance to win a PDT instruments (retail value: $57.49 each), donated by Paradise Dental Technologies. Prizes include Montana Jack® (R138), Barnhart 5-6 (R061) or 204S (R135).

That’s not all! The 2026–2027 ODHA Membership Campaign includes even more exciting prize draws, along with two NEW and FREE professional development online courses for members. Visit our website 📌https://odha.on.ca/y9D7 for details.

Don’t wait! Join or renew today: 🚀 https://odha.on.ca/dvmd.

@pdtdental

#ODHA #RegisteredDentalHygienist #DentalHygiene #ProfessionalCommunity #ProfessionalDevelopment #dentalhygieneschool #dentalhygienestudent #Advocacy #RDH #ContinueTheMomentum #ODHAmembership by @theodha

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🌟 Celebrating Ontario Dental Hygiene Week 2026! 🌟

🙂 Did you know registered dental hygienists are indispensable partners in achieving optimal oral health? They play a crucial role in keeping your smile bright and healthy! 💫

To learn more about registered dental hygienists, check out the fact sheets:
📌 Registered dental hygienists, your partners in oral health: https://odha.on.ca/66jf
📌 Registered dental hygienists with a specialty in restoring teeth: https://odha.on.ca/kyOG

#2026OntarioDentalHygieneWeek #2026ODHW #RDH #dentalhygienists #registereddentalhygienist #OralHealthMatters #Ontario #OralHealth #BrightSmile #DentalCare #OralCare #HealthySmile by @theodha

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ProvinciaLINK October 2026 update 📌 https://odha.on.ca/tUq_

Join ODHA President Amy Currie and CEO Marg Harrington for the latest updates on what’s happening at ODHA and how your membership continues to support the profession.

In this edition:
- Member Value Report – See how ODHA membership supports advocacy, professional development, resources, savings and more.
- 2026–2027 Membership Campaign – Learn about member benefits, FREE online professional development courses, prize draws and how you can Continue the Momentum.
- Early Career Summit – Get an update on ODHA’s first Early Career Summit, now sold out!
- Musculoskeletal Health Video Series – Explore resources developed in partnership with the Ontario Chiropractic Association to help registered dental hygienists prevent musculoskeletal issues.
- Advocacy for Restorative RDHs – Hear how ODHA is responding to member concerns about access to restorative hands-on workshops at ODA’s ASM.
- Strategic Planning – Find out how member survey feedback will help inform ODHA’s upcoming strategic plan refresh.

Watch the ProvinciaLINK October 2026 update now!
📌 https://odha.on.ca/tUq_

Thank you for being part of ODHA and helping us continue to promote oral health and advance the profession.

Join ODHA. Continue the Momentum.

#ODHA #RegisteredDentalHygienist #DentalHygiene #ProfessionalDevelopment #dentalhygieneschool #dentalhygienestudent #RDH #MSD #memberbenefit by @theodha

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Join or renew your ODHA membership for a chance to win one of two Sonicare 7400 power toothbrush evaluation units, donated by Philips.

That’s not all! The 2026–2027 ODHA Membership Campaign includes even more exciting prize draws, along with two NEW and FREE professional development online courses for members. Visit our website 📌https://odha.on.ca/y9D7 for details.

Don’t wait! Join or renew today: 🚀 https://odha.on.ca/dvmd.

@philipssonicarepro

#ODHA #RegisteredDentalHygienist #DentalHygiene #ProfessionalCommunity #ProfessionalDevelopment #dentalhygieneschool #dentalhygienestudent #Advocacy #RDH #ContinueTheMomentum #ODHAmembership by @theodha

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🙂 Did you know?

Some registered dental hygienists operate their own dental hygiene practice. They are a key component in the delivery of health care services, ensuring the public has access to oral care and preventative treatment. As practice owners, they may also offer mobile clinics, serving communities in both urban centers and rural areas across Ontario.

To learn more about dental hygienist-owned practices, check out the ODHA fact sheet: https://odha.on.ca/G1yQ

Looking for a dental hygienist practice owner in Ontario?
Visit: https://odha.on.ca/DymV by @theodha

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🎓 Connecting with future registered dental hygienists!

ODHA Policy Advisor Kim Ivan, RDH, BIS (Hon), recently presented to Level 2 dental hygiene students at the Canadian Academy of Dental Health.

The presentation highlighted the legislative process and ODHA’s advocacy to advance the dental hygiene profession in Ontario.

Wishing the students continued success as they work toward graduation in December 2027!

@cadhcs

#ODHA #DentalHygiene #DentalHygieneStudents #Advocacy #FutureDentalHygienists by @theodha

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Celebrate Ontario Dental Hygiene Week (October 11–17, 2026) with ODHA and enjoy exclusive membership rewards!

Bonus draw: Join/renew between October 11–17 for your chance to win 1 of 7 Waterpik Aquarius® Water Flossers, generously sponsored by @waterpik.

Plus, you will be automatically entered into all of our weekly, monthly, and 10 FREE membership draws. (For details, visit: https://odha.on.ca/online-membership-is-now-open/)

Get more: Join/renew by October 31, 2026 to receive 2 FREE and NEW professional development online courses to support your learning goals.

Don’t forget - you can enjoy the convenience of a 3-payment installment plan at no extra cost - payments are processed automatically 30 and 60 days after your first payment. Each payment is only $89.33. Simply choose the active membership installment plan from the renewals page.

ODHA membership fees are not taxed!

Join/renew:
📲 1.800.315.6342
📌 https://odha.on.ca/8yYe

#OntarioDentalHygieneWeek #ODHW #BonusDraw
#ODHAMembership #MemberBenefits #DentalHygiene #RDH #RegisteredDentalHygienist #DentalHygieneStudent #ODHA by @theodha

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Hand and wrist discomfort is a common concern for registered dental hygienists, because of repetitive movements, precision instrumentation, and sustained gripping throughout a clinical day.

To celebrate Ontario Dental Hygiene Week (October 11–17), ODHA, in collaboration with the Ontario Chiropractic Association, is pleased to release the third and final video in our member-exclusive ergonomics series:

Preventing Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Dental Hygiene Practice
Video 3: Hands & Wrists (📌 https://odha.on.ca/Tj-h)

This video focuses on practical strategies to help prevent and manage work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) affecting the hands and wrists.

Through ergonomic guidance, chairside muscle activation exercises, and practical movement strategies, the video offers approaches registered dental hygienists can incorporate into daily routines to help reduce strain, support hand and wrist health, and promote career longevity.

Professional development activities related to ergonomics may also contribute to your quality assurance goals.

Visit the ODHA Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorder Video Series page on our website to watch. 📌 https://odha.on.ca/Tj-h

Please note: These videos are available exclusively to ODHA members and requires member login access.

@onchiropractic

#ODHA #RegisteredDentalHygienist #DentalHygiene #ProfessionalDevelopment #dentalhygieneschool #dentalhygienestudent #RDH #MSD #memberbenefit #ergonomics by @theodha

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🎉 Congratulations to our August weekly draw winners who won PDT instruments from Paradise Dental Technologies!
• L. Baldesarra
• R. Gopaul
• S. Jinnah
• J. Magnaye
• M. Mei
• J. Porter
• M. L. Siviero
• K. Tymciw

💫 Renew your ODHA membership or join today for the most chances to win October prizes!
https://odha.on.ca/renewals/

#theODHA #MembershipMatters #DentalHygienists #RDH #RRDH #OralHealth #Ontario #StudentRDH #DentalHygieneStudent #DentalHygieneLife by @theodha

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🎉 Congratulations to our August weekly draw winners who won Sonicare 7400 power toothbrush evaluation units from Philips!
• L. Calucin
• S. Chea
• T. Hami
• A. Akhavan-Foumani
• K. Nadeau
• E. Pavao
• S. Sylvan
• K. Wood

💫 Renew your ODHA membership or join today for a chance to win October prizes!
https://odha.on.ca/renewals/

#theODHA #MembershipMatters #DentalHygienists #RDH #RRDH #OralHealth #Ontario #StudentRDH #DentalHygieneStudent #DentalHygieneLife by @theodha

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