Advocacy Campaigns & Initiatives

As part of its commitment to advancing oral health and representing the interests of the dental profession, CDA undertakes advocacy campaigns and initiatives to bring priority issues to the attention of the federal governments and decision-makers. 

Through direct engagement, targeted campaigns and other advocacy activities, CDA works to build relationships with the federal government, raise awareness of issues affecting oral health and the dental profession, and advance practical solutions that support patients and strengthen oral health care in Canada. 

Days on the Hill:

Days on the Hill is CDA’s annual advocacy event that brings leaders from the dental profession to Parliament Hill to engage directly with federal decision-makers. Over the course of the event, CDA board members, dentist volunteers, education leaders, and CDA staff meet with Members of Parliament and senior officials to discuss priority issues affecting oral health, patients, and the dental profession. The initiative combines policy and advocacy with relationship-building, positioning CDA as a trusted partner to inform federal policies and ensure oral health remains a national priority. 

Federal Election Campaigns 

Federal election campaigns provide an important opportunity for CDA to bring oral health and the priorities of the dental profession into the national conversation. Through targeted advocacy campaigns, CDA raises awareness of key issues, engages political parties, candidates and decision-makers, and advances priorities that support access to dental care and a strong and sustainable oral health care system.