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

The following documents have been mailed out to the membership. The CDHM has also made these available online for download.

CDHM Annual Report 2010-2011

CDHM Connections Fall 2011 – Issue 8

CDHM Renewal of Registration Form 2012
- Renewal Guide for 2012
- 2012 Renewal form

CDHM AGM 2011
- Meeting Notice and Proposed Agenda
- Introductions to the 2011 Council Candidates
- CDHM 2010 AGM Minutes

We at the CDHM wish you a Happy Thanksgiving.

Thank you for your continued support and feedback!

College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba

We are pleased to announce that the 4th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba (CDHM) has been scheduled for:

Date: Saturday, October 22nd, 2011
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
*Note** Sign-in/Registration is from 8:30 – 9:00 with the meeting starting at 9:00 a.m.
Location: Canad Inns Destination Centre Transcona
826 Regent Ave West
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2G2,
P: 1-888-332-2623 or 204-224-1681

PLEASE NOTE:

The CDHM requests that you RSVP your attendance by Wednesday, October 12th, 2011 in order for sufficient refreshments and food to be provided. Please email cdhm@cdhm.info or call us at (204) 219-2678.

Hotel Accommodations:

If you are traveling from out of town and require hotel accommodations, a block of rooms has been reserved at the Canad Inns – Destination Centre Transcona for Friday, October 21st at the reduced rate of $109.00 + taxes. Please quote the group number – 139822. These rooms will be held for CDHM members until Friday, October 7th. Any rooms that have not been booked by this date will be released into general sale. Reservations can be made by calling 1-888-332-2623 or locally at 204-224-1681.

COUNCIL ELECTIONS
The CDHM has received two (2) nominations for the two (2) available positions for dental hygienists on Council. The individuals elected will serve a three (3) year term. The election will consist of a vote for or against each individual candidate. You may vote in person at the AGM, by mail or proxy. Individuals interested in serving on Council are:

· Alayna Gelley
· Salme Lavigne

Download the introductions to the 2011 Council candidates (PDF, 2 pages, 236 kb)

Voting at the AGM
Those members of the CDHM, who will be attending the AGM, will be provided with a voting ballot upon check in. Please remember to bring your membership (wallet) card or personal identification with you.

Voting by mail or proxy
Those members of the CDHM, who are unable to attend the AGM, may participate in the election of Council through the process of submitting a mail or proxy ballot. If you are not planning to attend the AGM and wish to vote, you may request a mail or proxy ballot by emailing the CDHM at CDHM@cdhm.info or calling (204) 219-2678.

Please allow enough time to receive the proxy ballot by mail and then have it mailed back and received at the office by October 14th, 2011. As per the By-Laws, Section Proxies, 4.21: The represented member must submit the signed proxy form to the college at least 5 business days before the meeting takes place.

Download the Meeting notice and Proposed Agenda (PDF, 2 pages, 419 kb)

The CDHM is extending a Call for Nominations for two (2) registered dental hygienists who are interested in serving on the CDHM Council for a three (3) year term (2011 – 2014) as indicated in By-Law 6.1. The election to fill the Council vacancies will occur at the 4th Annual General Meeting (AGM), planned for October 22nd, 2011.

Now is the opportune time to consider the difference your participation on CDHM Council could make. If you or someone you know is interested in contributing their time, talent and wisdom to the growth of the College, please submit the following forms to the CDHM office no later than Friday, August 12, 2011:

• Nomination Form: The nomination must be supported by at least three (3) voting members, together with the written consent of the person nominated.
• Biography Form.

In keeping with its commitment to governance excellence, Council is seeking individuals who have characteristics that support the goals and core values of the organization:

• Commitment to linking with the legal and moral ownership. This includes an understanding that council members, individually and collectively, are stewards for the organization.
• Ability to think in terms of systems and context – to see the big picture.
• Interest in and capability to discuss the values underlying the actions taken in the organization, and to govern through the broader formulation of those values.
• Moral courage and the willingness to value reasonable risk and innovation that furthers the
  organization.
• Willingness to delegate the operational detail to others.
• Ability and willingness to deal with the vision and the long term, rather than the day to day
  details.
• Ability and willingness to participate assertively in deliberation, while respecting the
  opinions of others.
• Willingness and commitment to honor council policies and decisions.
• Commitment to withhold judgments in the absence of previously stated criteria.
• Willingness to engage in the orientation, training and ongoing study and application of the
  Policy Governance® model of governance.

Members who are eligible to serve on Council must:

• Be on the Register of Dental Hygienists (Practising or Non-Practising).
• Be in good standing on the date of the election.
• Have a minimum of two years practice of dental hygiene in Canada.

CDHM Council Role and Responsibilities:

For the Council Orientation process please refer to page 6 of this document.

In addition, if you are interested in volunteering for a working group, committee or individual tasks/events that the College may need assistance with, please contact us by email at cdhm@cdhm.info.

Forms can be mailed, faxed or emailed and must be received by midnight on Friday August 12, 2011.

On behalf of the Nominations Committee,
Norma Bonnici
Chair, Nominations Committee