Practice Risk Solutions

Tailored Insurance Solutions for CDHA Members


Members of the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) have access to a full range of insurance coverage specifically designed to meet your practice risk needs. With expert service and support on your side, industry-specific risk resources and best-in-class legal defence, our program is tailored to meet your professional needs.

Access to the CDHA program is an exclusive member benefit and delivers comprehensive and cost-effective insurance solutions, including:


Do you operate a mobile clinic?

The CDHA Business Insurance Program provides coverage for all dental hygiene businesses, including mobile practice. It’s important to ensure your liability coverage is tailored to meet your specific business needs. Protect your business today by contacting BMS at cdha.insurance@bmsgroup.com or by phone at 1-855-318-6557.


Exclusive pro bono advice for CDHA members

Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP (Gowlings), one of Canada’s largest national legal firms, is pleased to offer summary pro bono legal assistance to all members participating in the CDHA Insurance Program. To ensure members are provided with superior legal defence in the event of a claim or complaint, Gowlings has been retained as the preferred legal provider for claims made under the Professional Liability Insurance Program.

Members have access to a free and dedicated professional helpline to receive confidential legal advice for questions involving professional practice issues, such as:

  • Privacy and confidentiality;
  • Conflicts of interest;
  • How to respond to requests for information from third parties;
  • Inquiries from your regulatory body;
  • How to respond to a subpoena;
  • Professional misconduct;
  • Ethical obligations; and
  • Professional obligations.

Gowlings Pro bono Legal Advice: 1-855-783-8826


About Gowlings

As one of Canada’s top national legal firms, Gowlings has a long history of representing health care professionals on a variety of professional liability cases. The Gowlings professionals who provide services to members have significant experience in medical legal issues including, defending professionals in litigation arising from medical treatment and care; representing professionals in proceedings before provincial professional licensing bodies and providing advice to clients on other administrative and regulatory health law issues.

Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
Suite 2600, 160 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 1C3
www.gowlingwlg.com
Toll Free: 1-855-783-8826