Mission and Philosophy

The Canadian Academy of Dental Hygiene (CADH) is:

• Committed to the development of innovative, quality and progressive theoretical and practical education in the field of Dental Hygiene.
• Dedicated to providing a challenging and supportive learning environment. The pursuit of knowledge, creative inquiry, critical thinking, inclusive values and applied skills are encouraged, cultivated and sustained.
• Dedicated to providing a spirit of independence, service, dignity, compassion, honesty, inclusiveness and respect. We will work collaboratively within our institution and focus our expertise to reflect the needs of our students as well as the greater needs of the community in which we live and work.

• A Commitment to Learning
  We commit ourselves to the fostering and development of the teaching and learning relationship. We will foster in our students the value of life-long learning. We will strive to provide a progressive learning and working environment that values the contribution of each individual
• A Focus on the Student
  We will celebrate the diversity of our community, but the student must be the ultimate focus and beneficiary of our educational training
• A Dedication to Services
  We dedicate our efforts to a spirit of service. We are committed to maintaining and improving the quality of our program. We will continue to strive for excellence and value
• A Spirit of Respect
  Everyone is important. We will act towards our students, the public and each other in a spirit of dignity, integrity, compassion and openness. Interaction with students and applicants will be fair and respectful and appropriate confidentiality will be continually maintained