Related Organizations
The following organizations work in conjunction with the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC) to ensure the integrity of the accreditation and licensure process in Canada.
Certification and Examination Agencies
For specific questions related to certification and examination requirements for dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants in Canada, contact the applicable organization provided below:
- National Dental Examining Board of Canada
- Federation of Dental Hygiene Regulators of Canada
- National Dental Assisting Examining Board
- Royal College of Dentists of Canada
Regulatory Authorities
Regulatory authorities are responsible for the registration and/or licensure of dentists, dental specialists, dental hygienists and dental assistants. For specific questions related to registration and/or licensure in Canada, contact the applicable organizations provided below:
- Regulatory Authorities for Dentistry
- College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta
- BC College of Oral Health Professionals
- Manitoba Dental Association
- New Brunswick Dental Society
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Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Board
Newfoundland & Labrador Dental Board Registrar
Email:nfdental@nfld.net -
Government of the Northwest Territories
Tel: (867) 920-8058 - Provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia
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Nunavut Registrar's Office
Email: bvandenassem@gov.nu.ca - Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario
- Dental Council of Prince Edward Island
- Ordre des dentistes du Québec
- College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan
-
Registrar's Office Dental Profession Act
Email: consumer@gov.yk.ca
- Regulatory Authorities for Dental Hygiene*
- Alberta College of Dental Hygienists
- BC College of Oral Health Professionals
- College of Dental Hygienists Prince Edward Island
- College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario
- L'Ordre des hygiénistes dentaires du Québec
- Saskatchewan Dental Hygienists' Association
- College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba
- College of Dental Hygienists of Nova Scotia
- New Brunswick College of Dental Hygienists
- Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dental Hygienists
- Government of the Northwest Territories:
(867) 920-8058
- Self-regulating Regulatory Authorities for Dental Assisting*
* Two provinces self-regulate dental assisting. Among the 8 provinces, Ontario and Quebec do not regulator dental assisting. In Manitoba, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador the respective dental regulatory authorities regulate dental assisting. In BC the College of Oral Health Professionals regulates dental assisting (along with all other dental health professions including dentists, dental hygienists, and dental therapists).
Professional and Educational Associations
CDAC works in concert with educational and professional associations. For more information on these organizations, contact the applicable organization provided below: