We are thrilled to announce that Amber Carter (DH35) has been recognized as one of the 2024 recipients of the Ontario Dental Hygienists’ Association (ODHA) Excellence in Dental Hygiene Advocacy Award.
This prestigious award acknowledges her advocacy work on “The Lack of Access to Dental Care for Indigenous Populations in North Canadian Communities” under the guidance of Shairose Gillani, our Health Promotion & Education II Facilitator.
Amber’s dedication exemplifies the spirit of advocacy and commitment that defines our students. Congratulations, Amber!
Amber’s recognition by the ODHA highlights the exceptional caliber of students at CNIH and underscores our commitment to fostering advocacy and leadership in dental hygiene. This achievement reflects the dedication of both our faculty and students to addressing critical healthcare issues, such as equitable access to dental care. For the dental hygiene community, it emphasizes the importance of advocacy in creating meaningful change, inspiring others to champion similar initiatives. CNIH is proud to contribute to shaping the future of oral health advocacy and education.
Past Achievements at CNIH
Amber Carter joins a proud legacy of success at CNIH. Over the past three years, our students have consistently demonstrated excellence in advocacy and dedication to improving oral health outcomes. We celebrate the achievements of Alexandra Beck (2023), Kate Brown (2022), and Katelyn Jaeger (2021), who were also recipients of the ODHA Excellence in Dental Hygiene Advocacy Award. Their contributions have set a high standard for our students and reflect the strength of our program and the passion of our community.
For award details, visit ODHA Student Awards. View ODHA’s Instagram post about the award.