The Canadian Association of Public Health Dentistry (CAPHD) is the national voice for dental public health in Canada that exists to support members, government, institutions and agencies who are dedicated to improving oral health and assuring oral health equity in Canadians.
We are dedicated to improving oral health and assuring oral health equity for Canadians. Joining our organization comes with a wealth of benefits, discounts and resources.
🦷 CAPHD 2025 Annual Conference
The CAPHD 2025 Annual Conference held on October 25, 2025 was a smile-filled success! 😁💙
This year’s theme “Beyond the Chair: Collaborative and Inclusive Oral Health” brought together amazing minds in dental public health from across Canada and beyond 🌎 to share ideas, spark action, and champion equitable, oral health care for all.
Huge thanks to our speakers, poster presenters, participants, and the CAPHD Planning Committee for making it all happen! 👏
Here’s to moving beyond the chair — together. 🦷💫
🎓CAPHD's Continuing Education (CE) Learning Series
We are thrilled to announce the newest CAPHD Member benefit—the CAPHD Continuing Education (CE) Learning Series!
Check in frequently or become a member so you don't miss our next session.
📢 Final Edition of the CAPHD Mosaic
With a forward-looking heart and maybe just a tiny tear in our eye, we present to you the final edition of the CAPHD Mosaic publication (available in the Member Portal). Yes, it’s true—Mosaic is officially retiring its keyboard and going out in style.
Don’t worry—we’re not ghosting our incredible members! On the contrary, we are now bringing you relevant information YEAR ROUND!
For the freshest dental public health updates and global insights, you can follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn. Not a fan of social media? No problem—we have got you covered. You can still access all our latest posts right from the CAPHD website.
That's not all—don’t miss our Biweekly Dental Public Health Roundup, a curated blast of public health goodness from Canada, the U.S., and beyond—delivered straight to our members-only listserv – now brought to you in both English and French! Thank you et merci to our newest team member Nour!
Got a cool community project? A hot-off-the-press research insight? A student reflection that made your instructor tear up? We want it all—seriously! Submit your contributions to info@caphd.ca or to Ashley White at ashleyawhite@gmail.com and we will feature you in an upcoming roundup.
For more news & updates from the Canadian Association of Public Health Dentistry access our full archives.
Did you know?
Did you know that oral health could affect more than just your mouth? It can affect your heart, baby’s birth-weight and your ability to control diabetes.
CAPHD recommends community water fluoridation as a safe, effective and economical public health measure. The Canadian Public Health Association recognizes it as one of Canada's “12 Great Achievements in Public Health”.
Did you know that 32% of Canadians do not have dental insurance and that 17% of Canadians avoided visiting and dental professional because of the cost?
Source: CHMS-Dental Report 2007-2009
Did you know that if you cannot afford dental care, you could qualify for a government dental program?
Did you know that oral health is affected by more than just brushing and flossing? Things like income, education, access to dental care and food security also affects oral health?
