Practising Dentistry

This section provides information and resources related to practising dentistry in Canada.

CDAnet – Developed and managed by the dental profession, CDAnet makes it possible for dentists to send a patient’s insurance claim form directly to the carrier using either a telephone modem or the Internet via ITRANS. Because dental claims are forwarded to the respective insurance carrier electronically, patients are no longer required to mail in their forms.

ITRANS Claims Service – The CDA member service which allows for the secure transmission of claims to insurers carriers, and clinical documents (XRays, digital images, etc.) to other dentists.

Dental Regulatory Authorities and Provincial and Territorial Associations – This section lists the contact information for all of the Dental Regulatory Authorities and Associations across Canada.

Practice Resources – Download dental treatment forms and find tools and guides to help you manage your practice.

Continuing Dental Education – Information on how to find continuing education programs to keep you current in your practice of dentistry.

Patient Information Brochures (PIBs) – The Canadian Dental Association has produced a new and completely revised series of Patient Information Brochures (PIBs) to facilitate dialogue between dentists and their patients about oral health care and common dental procedures.

Insurance & Investment – An overview of the insurance and investment services offered by CDA through CDSPI.

Members' Assistance Program – A confidential counselling and support service offered through CDSPI Affinity Services.

Dental Amalgam Waste Protocol – Most dentists recognize the need to collect their amalgam waste, but may require further guidance about how to properly dispose of the collected materials.

Pandemic Flu and the Dental Office – CDA has compiled a list of web resources on influenza and has created a draft pandemic plan to guide your dental offices in caring for patients and maintaining business continuity of dental practices.

Canadian Collaboration on Clinical Practice Guidelines in Dentistry (CCCD) – Clinical Practice Guideline reports are designed to be a source of the best available evidence on relevant clinical topics.

Optimal Oral Health for Frail Older Adults: Best Practices Along the Continuum of Care - A compilation of best dental and oral care practices for seniors along the continuum of care, designed for dentists and other healthcare professionals responsible for the oral health of seniors.

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