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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
Presented by Dr. Peter Fritz, this RCDSO Connect session focused on how artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping clinical decision-making, patient communication and practice management. Learn how these advancements are influencing the future of dentistry. Ontario dentists can earn one CE point in Category 3 for watching the recording.
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.
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.