To the Dental Hygiene Educators Canada/Éducateurs en Hygiène dentaire du Canada web site.

Dental Hygiene Educators Canada/ Éducateurs en Hygiène dentaire du Canada was officially established in June 2000. DHEC/EHDC is the only organization in Canada that speaks on behalf of dental hygiene educators. The objects of the association are:

• Foster excellence in teaching and learning.
• Promote evidence-based dental hygiene education.
• Facilitate the exchange of information and expertise to develop dental hygiene education in Canada.
• Promote inter-professional alliances with national and international education and health organizations.

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Health and Dental Insurance

DHEC/EHDC AWARD FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE IN DENTAL HYGIENE EDUCATION:

For information regarding eligibility, criteria, and nomination process for the DHEC/EHDC Award for Teaching Excellence in Dental Hygiene Education, click on the scholar's hat button.

CODE OF ETHICS

At the 2005 Annual General Meeting, a code of ethics for members of DHEC/EHCD was adopted to view. Click the book button to view this document.

 

DHEC/EHDC MEMBERSHIP

For information on DHEC/EHDC membership 

Learning Outcomes for Canadian Dental Hygiene Education 2004

In 2001 Dental Hygiene Educators Canada / Éducateurs en Hygiène dentaire du Canada (DHEC / EHDC) became involved in furthering dental hygiene education by conducting a study directed towards the articulation of learning outcomes for Canadian dental hygiene education at the diploma and baccalaureate level. A new national education learning outcomes/competency profile is in progress. Updates will be posted when available.

Updated May 2008 by Colin Holmes Graphics