dentalGUARD
dentalGUARD is a free national initiative empowering Canadian dental practices with the knowledge, tools, and support to reduce human cyber risks and protect what matters most.
Stronger together
Safer every day
What is dentalGUARD?
dentalGUARD is Canada's national cybersecurity program for dental teams, created by Awee in collaboration with the Canadian Dental Association, the Canadian government and with the participation of provincial dental associations.
It provides dental-specific education, practical tools and expert insights to help you build stronger Human Cyber Resilience together.
What's Included in dentalGUARD?
Everything you need to strengthen human cyber resilience at no cost until March 31, 2027
Dental-Specific Training
Content designed around the real cybersecurity risks and situations dental teams face every day.
4 Dental Cybersecurity Videos
14 Practical Micro-Lessons
Cyberscore Dashboard
Mobile Access
Short, practical learning designed to help dental teams build safer cyber habits.
Engaging videos that make important cybersecurity concepts easier to understand and remember.
See your practice's human cyber resilience score and track our progress over time.
Access dentalGUARD learning from your phone, tablet or computer.
Verizon DBIR 2025
Why It Matters
Cyber threats targeting dental practices are rising and people are the no1 risk
60%
of modern cyber breaches involved human element
NetDiligence Cyber Claims Study 2025
581K
average cyber incident costs for healthcare SMEs over the last five years
NetDiligence Cyber Claims Study 2025
98%
of analyzed claims came from SMB
depend on uninterrupted access to patient records, scheduling, imaging, and billing systems
strong teams
reduce risk, protect patients and reputation, and ensure continuity
dental practices
Dental teams across Canada are stronger with dentalGUARD
"
As cybersecurity threats develop, dental practices need educational resources that are hands-on, interesting, and relevant to their daily operations."
- Dean Smith
Head of Operations, Canadian Dental Association
"
Lumee has given our team a simple and engaging way to keep cybersecurity awareness on everyone's radar. The monthly reports and admin portal make it easier to track completion, follow up with staff, and stay on top of our team's progress. The Awee team has also been very responsive"
- Carrie
Office Coordinator, Regina Orthodontic Group
"
Awee's micro-learning approach, combining short, animated lessons, practical tips, interactive exercises, and behavioural analytics through a Cyberscore, provides a modern way to help busy dental teams build lasting cybersecurity habits. This approach aligns well with the needs of dental practices and supports our objective of providing valuable educational resources to members."
- Dean Smith
Head of Operations, Canadian Dental Association
Frequently Asked Questions
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Join dentalGUARD today
Start building awareness at no cost.
Free for Canadian dental practices until March 31, 2027
Instant access to training and tools
Personalized insights with Cyberscore
Test your cybersecurity knowledge
Frequently asked questions
How much does dentalGUARD cost?
DentalGUARD is completely free until March 31, 2027.
No credit card is required to join. After the complimentary period, your clinic can choose whether to continue with Awee’s cybersecurity awareness services.
Who can join for free?
dentalGUARD is designed for Canadian dental clinics and their teams, including dentists, practice owners, office managers and dental staff.
How long is the free access?
Participating dental clinics receive complimentary access to dentalGUARD, starting on October 1, 2026 through March 31 , 2027.
What languages are available?
dentalGUARD resources are available in English and French Canadian, making it easier to engage diverse dental teams.
Do I need to install anything?
No, dentalGUARD is easy to access online, with no software installation required. Your team can access the learning experience from their devices and complete activities at their own pace. Awee's platform is designed for web and mobile access.
Stronger together. Smarter together.
dentalGUARD is more than training. It's a community of dental teams committed to a safer future for dentistry in Canada.
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