The Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC) is the body responsible for accrediting dental, dental specialty, dental residency, dental hygiene and dental assisting education programs across Canada. CDAC also accredits dental services. In Quebec, dental services are accredited by ODQ and are recognized by CDAC.

CDAC accredits approximately 145 programs/services. CDAC is a member of the Association of Accrediting Agencies of Canada (AAAC) and follows the AAAC "Principles of Good Practice."

Programs Applying for Accreditation
The deadline is August 1. If you have any questions, click here or contact CDAC. The list of accredited programs can be found here. CDAC’s accreditation decisions related to programs requesting a Program Survey in 2008 can be found here. CDAC’s decisions related to programs denied initial accreditation in 2008 are found here.

CDAC Annual Meeting
The next CDAC annual meeting will be in November 2009.

Interested in a Dental Hygiene Program?
Read the Frequently Asked Questions (PDF 45 KB) for individuals who are considering enrolling in a Dental Hygiene program.