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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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Watch our recent RCDSO Connect webinar
Our February 4th RCDSO Connect webinar featured a presented by Drs. Clive Friedman, Dan Haas, Sharat Pani and Olaf Plotzke on the Canadian Society for Disability and Oral Health's Case Complexity Tool - A Guide to Enhancing the Dentistry Experience for Persons with Disabilities. For those who are interested in the detailed scores, download the excel version here. Ontario dentists can earn one CE point in Category 3 for watching the recording.
Recent News & Updates
Join us for RCDSO Connect: The AI Advantage – Transforming Dental Practice in the Digital Age
Join us at our next virtual RCDSO Connect event on March 4th for a timely and relevant Category 1 (core) course, The AI Advantage – Transforming Dental Practice in the Digital Age.
Council Highlights: January 23, 2025
The 447th meeting of the RCDSO Council was held in person and livestreamed on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025. A recording of the session is available on the College’s You Tube channel. Highlights from the meeting follow.
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.