Professional Development

By means of an update on the SDHA’s project to support the development of a separate professional association, we are thrilled to share with you what the new entity- Dental Hygienists Alliance of Saskatchewan (DHAS) – has been up to!

Date: May 21, 2024
Time: 7 to 8 pm
Location: Virtual

[Register here]

What’s in Store?
Learn about the work completed by the Steering Committee over the past 6 months, results from the member survey and logo contest, and feedback from the SDHA Summit Membership Engagement Session. We would also like to share what to expect in the months ahead!

Spread the Word
Please invite your fellow dental hygienists to this conversation.  If you cannot attend on May 21^st, a recording of the session will be available to all SDHA registrants after the event.
If you have questions in advance, please feel free to reach out to Kellie at projectmgr@cdhsk.ca
We look forward to seeing you there and continuing this journey with you!

April 12-13, 2024
The Glen at Crossmount 
[Directions to The Glen]
Glenlyon Hall

Check out the SCHEDULE and SPEAKER LINEUP

HANDOUTS from the speakers will be digitally available for 2 months following the event.

Personal Learning Tool Pads will be provided at the event!
& electronically available: [PLT in PDF Version]

What’s included:
-10 sessions, opportunity for up to 14.5 CCP Credits
-Tradeshow on Friday April 12th 
-Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments all weekend
-Cocktail Hour on Friday April 12th sponsored by dentalcorp

This event has a personal and professional wellness theme, offering speakers and events that focus on the health and wellbeing of YOU, the dental hygienist!

 

We are pleased to extend an invitation to you for the Saskatchewan Dental Hygienists’ Association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) which will be held virtually on Wednesday, March 20th, 2024 at 7:00 PM. 

We kindly ask you to pre-register using this link. Once pre-registered, you will receive a confirmation email with the necessary details to join the meeting.

Meeting Materials:
Agenda
Meeting Minutes: March 25th, 2023
2022/2023 Annual Report

Registration for the 2024 SDHA Summit is NOW OPEN! Book early- limited capacity is available. You will not want to miss the excellent program we have put together this year, set to take place at The Glen at Crossmount on April 12-13, 2024. 

REGISTER HERE and take advantage of early bird pricing until February 29, 2024.

RESERVE A ROOM at the Sandman Signature Saskatoon South Hotel before March 12, 2024 to access a preferred rate. Please reference “2404SDHA”upon booking. 

Check out the SCHEDULE and SPEAKER LINEUP.

What’s included:
-10 sessions, opportunity for up to 14.5 CCP Credits
-Tradeshow on Friday April 12th with vendors curated to dental hygiene
-Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments all weekend
-Cocktails on Friday April 12th sponsored by dentalcorp

This event has a personal and professional wellness theme, offering speakers and events that focus on the health and wellbeing of YOU, the dental hygienist!

Stay tuned for an invitation to the SDHA Annual General Meeting which will be held separate to this event.

We are excited to announce that planning is underway for our annual event! The SDHA Summit will take place at the Glen at Crossmount, 5 minutes south of Saskatoon. Registration will open for attendees on February 1, 2024 with early bird pricing available all month long. This event has a personal and professional wellness theme, offering speakers and events that focus on the health and wellbeing of YOU, the Dental Hygienist! Please contact admin@cdhsk.ca with any questions or inquiries.

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Let’s Get Started! 
Are you passionate about our profession and eager to be part of shaping the future of our new professional association? We are thrilled to invite you to an inaugural information session where we will kickstart the conversation about the establishment of a Professional Association FOR Registered Dental Hygienists in Saskatchewan. 

When: Wednesday November 1st, 2023
Time: 7:00-8:00 PM
Virtual

Register Here!