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We ensure the public has safe, equitable and competent oral health care by providing leadership to the dental profession in regulation. We are committed to transparency, accessibility, and fairness in all of our work.
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RCDSO Council approves two new Standards of Practice
At its March 27, 2025, meeting, RCDSO Council approved two new Standards of Practice: Consent to Treatment and Prevention of Boundary Violations and Sexual Abuse. These new Standards are now in effect.
Recent News & Updates
Canadian Dental Care Plan expands to cover millions more
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is set to expand coverage. Starting in May 2025, all remaining eligible adults aged 18 to 64 will be able to apply for coverage, with benefits beginning as early as June 1.
The Canadian Society for Disability and Oral Health has been approved as a continuing education sponsor
The College is pleased to announce that the Canadian Society for Disability and Oral Health (CSDH) is now an approved sponsor under the College’s Quality Assurance Program. This designation allows CSDH to offer continuing education (CE) points for its courses, promoting inclusive and accessible dental care.
Case study on recordkeeping
This case illustrates how dental recordkeeping practices could either support or hinder a dentist’s defence during the complaint process.
Dentists are not immune to health conditions
What happens when dentists focus on their patients’ oral healthcare at the expense of their own health? When dentists experience their own physical or mental health issues, they need to consider whether their ability to practise safely and ethically is impacted.