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Putting Patients First

Putting Patients First

Learn how we protect the public and support safe, ethical dental care

Learn how we protect the public and support safe, ethical dental care.

Our purpose and mandate Our purpose and mandate
Have Concerns About a Dentist?

Concerns About a Dentist?

Understand how to file a complaint and what to expect from the process

Understand how to file a complaint and what to expect from the process

Learn about our complaints process View complaints process
New Standards of Practice approved by RCDSO Council

New RCDSO Standards

Review the latest RCDSO Council-approved documents guiding dental professionals

Review the latest RCDSO Council-approved documents guiding dental professionals

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Become an Ontario Dentist

Become an Ontario Dentist

Explore the steps and requirements to become a registered dentist

Explore the steps and requirements to become a registered dentist

Application process and requirements How to Apply
Practice Name Application

Apply for a Practice Name

Submit your proposed practice name for approval

Submit your proposed practice name for approval

Apply for a practice name Apply for a practice name
Canadian Dental Care Plan

Canadian Dental Care Plan

The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is a federal government program that is intended to provide coverage for Canadian residents...

Dentists Subject to Discipline

Dentists Subject to Discipline

See a list of dentists who have been the subject of a Discipline Committee decision since June 4, 2003.

e-Portfolio

e-Portfolio

The e-Portfolio is a secure online place for dentists to record their COntinuing Education (CE) activities and store their verification documents.

Find a Dentist

Search the RCDSO Dentist Registry

As the dental regulator in Ontario, we believe in transparency. Search our online Register to learn more about dentists' education, practice details, and even if they have faced disciplinary measures.

Using the College's Public Register

All dentists practicing in Ontario must be registered with the RCDSO. The public register contains helpful information about dentists, including their registration status, qualifications and specialized permits and authorizations.

Read this article to learn how to find a dentist and explore additional helpful information.

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Recent News & Updates

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