About Us

The Canadian Association of Public Health Dentistry (CAPHD) is non-profit, voluntary organization that represents dental public health specialists and community oral health professionals from across Canada.

It was officially formed in 1966 as the Canadian Society of Public Health Dentists (CSPHD). In 1994, CSPHD changed its name to the Canadian Association of Public Health Dentistry (CAPHD), at which time membership was open to include to any person who demonstrated an interest in the advancement of dental public health.

MISSION

The Canadian Association of Public Health Dentistry (CAPHD) strives to improve the oral health of Canadians through advocacy for, and the advancement of, dental public health.

Dental public health is concerned with the diagnosis, prevention and control of dental diseases and the promotion of oral health through organized community efforts. Dental public health serves the community as the patient rather than the individual, through research, health promotion, education and group dental care programs.

VALUES

• We value oral health as component of health and hold they are determined by many factors including high-quality public health services
• We place priority on the well being of communities and social justice for vulnerable groups while respecting the dignity and worth of individuals.
• We favour promoting health and preventing disease while working with others to achieve best results.
• We believe in our accountability for the stewardship of resources allocated to us.

CAPHD is governed by the Constitution and Bylaws.

As defined by the Bylaws, CAPHD follows the Public Health Code of Ethics version 2.2 by the Public Health Leadership Society.

2003 Strategic Plan has guided the CAPHD for the past several years and is currently being updated.