Certification and Licensure

Dentists must be licensed to practise dentistry in Canada. In most cases, certification is a prerequisite for licensure. The requirements for certification and licensure vary from province to province. This section provides a general overview of the process for obtaining certification and licensure as a Canadian dentist.

General Certification and Licensure - Find out the steps you need to take to become a licensed general practitioner in Canada.

Specialty Certification - Find out the steps you need to take, and the organizations you need to contact, to become a licensed dental specialist in Canada.

Contact Organizations - The organizations listed here administer the exams required for certification and licensure as a dentist in Canada.