We work closely with examining boards, regulators, and other key organizations to ensure our accreditation standards are aligned with the latest industry guidelines and best practices. This collaboration helps us maintain a comprehensive and credible accreditation process that supports the ongoing advancement of oral health care. More information about the various organizations is found below.
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:
- National Dental Examining Board of Canada
- Federation of Dental Hygiene Regulators of Canada
- National Dental Assisting Examining Board
- Royal College of Dentists of Canada
Regulatory Authorities
Provincial Regulatory authorities are responsible for the registration and licensure of dentists, dental specialists, dental hygienists and dental assistants. For specific questions related to registration and/or licensure in a Canadian province or territory, contact the applicable organizations provided below:
Dental Regulatory Authorities
- College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta
- BC College of Oral Health Professionals
- Manitoba Dental Association
- New Brunswick Dental Society
- Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Board
Newfoundland & Labrador Dental Board Registrar - Government of the Northwest Territories
- Provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia
- Nunavut Registrar’s Office
- Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario
- Dental Council of Prince Edward Island
- Ordre des dentistes du Québec
- College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan
- Registrar’s Office Dental Profession Act
Dental Hygiene Regulatory Authorities
- Alberta College of Dental Hygienists
- BC College of Oral Health Professionals
- College of Dental Hygienists Prince Edward Island
- College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario
- L’Ordre des hygiénistes dentaires du Québec
- College of Dental Hygienists of Saskatchewan
- College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba
- Nova Scotia Regulator of Dental Hygiene, Dental Technology, and Denturism (NSRDHDTD)
- New Brunswick College of Dental Hygienists
- Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dental Hygienists
- Government of the Northwest Territories
Regulatory Authorities for Dental Assistants
Among the 8 provinces, Ontario and Quebec do not regulate dental assisting. In Manitoba, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador the respective dental regulatory authorities regulate dental assisting. In BC the College of Oral Health Professionals regulates dental assistants (along with oral health professionals including dentists, dental hygienists, and dental therapists).
