Lindsay Ord
It continues to be my privilege as Council Chair of the Alberta College of Dental Hygienists (ACDH) to present the 2024 Annual Report, as approved by Council. This report covers the registration year of November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024, and the financial year of April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025.
Carol Gibbons Kroeker
As the Vice-Chair of the Alberta College of Dental Hygienists (ACDH) Council, I am pleased to provide this message for the 2024 Annual Report, as approved by Council.
Dental hygienists have been providing oral health services to Albertans since 1951. The profession has been self-regulating since 1990 and is currently regulated under the Health Professions Act (the Act, or HPA) the Dental Hygienists Profession Regulation (DHPR), and the Health Professions Restricted Activity Regulation (HPRAR).
We are committed to supporting all Albertans in their health and wellness journey through the achievement of oral health regulatory excellence.
We are leaders in proactively advancing regulation and protecting the public through the provision of safe, quality oral health for all Albertans.
To ensure Alberta dental hygienists have the knowledge, skills, attitude, and judgment to provide safe, effective, ethical and beneficial oral healthcare services to the Alberta public.
We value individual and organizational accountability by accepting responsibility for our decisions and actions.
We are committed to open and clear policies, procedures, and communication.
We value collaboration to create new ideas, enhance opportunities, and build relationships.
We promote an environment of trust by demonstrating consistent, fair, and honest communication and behaviour.
The 2024 – 2027 Strategic Plan was developed and approved by the ACDH Council and went into effect on April 1, 2024. It outlines a clear direction forward for the College to be a leader in a changing regulatory environment, directly aligning with the College’s Vision, Mission, and Values. College staff are responsible for implementing the Strategic Plan on an operational level.
Building on the achievements of the previous plan, the four new strategic priorities have been designed to focus on critical areas to continue strengthening our regulation of dental hygiene in Alberta.