CDHM – College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba

The College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba (CDHM) and the Manitoba Dental Hygienists Association (MDHA) both support community water fluoridation (at the recommended levels by Health Canada) as a safe and cost effective means of preventing dental caries for all Manitobans.

A Fluoridation Strategic Group was recently formed in response to concerns regarding communities that have recently had fluoride removed from their systems. The group consisted of representatives from the Manitoba Dental Association (MDA), the CDHM, the MDHA, the Manitoba Dental Assistants Association (MDAA), Manitoba Health and the University of Manitoba. This group was formed to be proactive regarding the fluoride debate at a local and provincial level.

You may have recently received booklets and speaking notes from the MDA specifically created by this working group for dentists, registered dental hygienists, and registered dental assistants on the benefits of community water fluoridation. The intent of this initiative was to produce resources to help educate the public about the safety and efficacy of community water fluoridation in the prevention of dental caries.

As you may be aware, the Canadian Dental Hygienist’s Association (CDHA) has recently released a document to answer frequently asked questions regarding community water fluoridation.

The Chief Dental Officer of Canada, Dr. Peter Cooney, has also indicated that “The big advantage of water fluoridation is that it benefits all residents in a community, regardless of age, socioeconomic status, education, or employment. Health Canada continues to support water fluoridation as a safe, cost effective public health measure, and encourages Canadians to review respected and credible sources of information to reach their own conclusions about water fluoridation.”
Additional resources supporting community water fluoridation include:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/water-eau/drink-potab/health-sante/faq_fluoride-fluorure-eng.php

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/alt_formats/pacrb-dgapcr/pdf/iyh-vsv/environ/fluor-eng.pdf

Thank you,

The CDHM and the MDHA

In response to feedback from the MDHA membership and through recent discussions between the MDHA and CDHM regarding the MDHA member breakfast, the agenda of the MDHA member breakfast has been further clarified and we are now pleased to inform you that the 2012 MDHA breakfast will qualify as a PAR.

Thank you,

The CDHM and the MDHA

Please find below the hours for the holiday season.  The College wishes you and yours a happy holiday and a wonderful new year!

December 26^th-28^th closed
December 29^th 9:00-4:00
December 30^th – January 2^nd closed 
Regular business hours resume January 3^rd, 2012: open: Monday-Thursday 9:00-4:00, closed: Fridays

May 4-6, 2012

Course Description:

This course will prepare the dental hygienist to become competent in the administration of both block and infiltration local anesthesia. Emphasis is placed on the mechanisms of pain and a thorough understanding of the pharmacology of dental drugs and their interactions with the client’s current conditions and medications. The course consists of a minimum of 6 weeks of self- study prior to the 3-day workshop. Examination of didactic material (passing grade: 70%) will occur on the first day of the workshop following a review of didactic materials. The 2nd and 3rd days of the workshop will consist of the clinical administration of anesthesia on each other. This course is recognized by the following provincial licensing authorities: BC, AB, SK, MB, and is worth 30 continuing education points.

Course Coordinator:

Mrs. Diane Girardin, RDH, EP

Mrs. Girardin is a graduate of the School of Dental Hygiene, University of Manitoba and has over 35 years of practice experience in preventive, ortho- dontic and restorative techniques. She has 18 years of clinical teaching and is, at present, the Clinic Coordinator for the senior class and course coordi- nator for the Pain Management Course. In addi- tion, Mrs. Girardin is the course facilitator and lec- turer for the Restorative Module for Dental Hy- gienists.

Workshop Faculty:

Lorraine Glassford, B.A., R.D.H., E.P. Alayna Gelley, R.D.H., E.P.
Lila Jorheim-Macinnes, R.D.H., E.P. Marcia Rushka, R.D.H., E.P

If you are interested, please download the registration form for course requirements and more information.

For payment and documentation information, contact the School of Dental Hygiene (204) 272-3062.

The School of Dental Hygiene, University of Manitoba is offering a course in Restorative Techniques for Dental Hygienists from May 28 – June 15, 2012.

If you are interested, please download the registration form for course requirements and more information.

For payment and documentation information, contact the School of Dental Hygiene (204) 272-3062.