Health Sciences Licensure and Professional Associations
Canadian Associations
- Canadian Dental Association (CDA)CDA is dedicated to the advancement and leadership of a unified profession and to the promotion of optimal oral health, an essential component of general health.
- Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC)For the purpose of certification and licensure in Canada, only programs that are accredited by either CDAC or the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) are considered accredited.
- National Dental Examining BoardNDEB is responsible for establishing and maintaining a national standard of competence for dentists in Canada.
- The Royal College of Dentists Of Canada (RCDC)RCDC promotes high standards of specialization in the dental profession and recognizes properly trained dental specialists.
British Columbian Associations
- BC College of Oral Health ProfessionalsThe regulatory body for all oral health professionals in BC. Its role is to protect the public and promote better health outcomes for patients.
- British Columbia Dental Association (BCDA)The BCDA is the professional association of dentists in British Columbia, dedicated to serving the interests of its members and promoting oral health.
Licensing Examinations
Graduates of Accredited Dental Programs
- Written Examination
- OSCE Examination
Graduates of Non-accredited Dental Programs
- NDEB Equivalency Process
Graduates of Eligible Non-accredited Dental Specialty Programs
- Dental Specialty Core Knowledge Examination (DSCKE)
NDEB Practice Examinations
Graduates of Accredited Dental Programs
Graduates of Non-accredited Dental Programs
Websites for International Applicants
- Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC)CICIC provides information and referral services to individuals and organizations on working and studying in Canada and abroad. Contains a list of provincial and territorial professional associations and regulatory bodies.
- UBC International Dental DegreeFor graduates of international dental programs that are not accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada.
- Last Updated: February 19, 2025