Health Sciences Licensure and Professional Associations

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.

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.

NDEB is responsible for establishing and maintaining a national standard of competence for dentists in Canada.

RCDC promotes high standards of specialization in the dental profession and recognizes properly trained dental specialists.

The regulatory body for all oral health professionals in BC. Its role is to protect the public and promote better health outcomes for patients.

The BCDA is the professional association of dentists in British Columbia, dedicated to serving the interests of its members and promoting oral health.

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.

For graduates of international dental programs that are not accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada.