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 of the dental profession 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:
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
For detailed information on regulatory authorities for dentistry visit the Canadian Dental Association’s website on Certification and Licensure.
- Regulatory Authorities for Dental Hygiene*
- Self-regulating Regulatory Authorities for Dental Assisting*
*Note: In PEI and NL, dental hygienists are regulated by the dental regulatory authority.
Notice to Dental Hygiene program students/graduates - While graduation from an accredited program generally means not having to take a clinical exam when applying for licensure, the Dental Hygiene Regulatory Authority (DHRA) has the ultimate authority over licensure/registration requirements and, therefore, graduates of accredited programs should be aware that the DHRA may require additional assessments as a requirement for initial licensure/registration.
Two provinces self-regulate in dental assisting. Among the remaining 8 provinces, ON and QC do not regulate dental assisting, while the respective dental regulatory authorities in BC, MB, NB, NS, PEI and NL regulate dental assisting.
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:
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