BCDHA Podcast:
The BCDHA Podcast is the public voice of the British Columbia Dental Hygienists’ Association where we discuss relevant issues that are important to our members and the general public. We encourage positive dialogue about dental hygiene as a profession and as a lifestyle choice for every British Columbian.
Episodes
Friday Dec 09, 2022
QA Advocacy Workshop - December 8, 2022
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Friday Dec 09, 2022
The new BC College of Oral Health Professionals has committed to making harmonization of the Quality Assurance Program a top priority.It’s time for dental hygienists and our colleagues across dentistry, to step up and ask the BCCOHP to put a pause on the current DH Quality Assurance Program until they can make the changes needed to ensure equity and fairness.
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Advocacy Letter Writing Workshop Audio
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Advocacy is an important part of professional development. By practicing and perfecting your letter writing skills you help to build awareness of the importance of dental hygiene among politicians and decision-makers.
These resources provide practical supports for you to use in the creation of your own advocacy letters. Especially as it relates to the proposed new BCCOHP by-laws. Letters relating to this matter are due July 27, 2022.
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Sheila Nyman, BCDHA Elder-in-Residence, Tells Her Story
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Sheila Nyman is the Elder-in-Residence for the British Columbia Dental Hygienists' Association.
Sheila is a Syilx (Okanagan) Metis woman and a member of the Lower Similkameen Indian band. Her spirit name is “Stands Strong like a Rock BearWoman” and by the generosity of the Ancestors lives in the Interior of BC.
Join us as we listen to Sheila tell her story.