Licensure by the Order of Dentists
Applicants are reminded that a university degree in dentistry does not in itself confer the right to practise the profession of dentistry. It is necessary to comply with the dental laws of the country, province, or state in which one proposes to practise. Students, therefore, are advised to register their qualifications at the beginning of their university course with the licensing body in the area in which they intend to practise.
National Dental Examining Board of Canada
In order to be eligible for licensure in Canada, graduates of Canadian dental programs are required to hold a certificate from the National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB). This certificate is issued to candidates who have successfully completed the NDEB examination. This examination is normally written by students in the final year of the undergraduate program.
Further information about the NDEB may be obtained from:
Registrar, National Dental Examining Board of Canada
80 Elgin Street, 2nd Floor
Ottawa, ON K1P 6R2
Telephone: 613-236-5912
Website: ndeb-bned.ca
Province of Quebec
In addition to holding an NDEB certificate, graduates who wish to practice in Quebec must meet the language requirement for professionals; see Language Requirements for Professions.
Further information regarding licensure in Quebec may be obtained from:
Ordre des Dentistes du Québec
800 René-Lévesque Blvd. W., Suite 1640
Montréal, QC H3B 1X9
Telephone: 514-875-8511
Email: info@odq.qc.ca
Website: www.odq.qc.ca
Dental Regulatory Authorities in Other Provinces
Students are advised to write to the addresses listed below for information whenever they are in doubt as to the regulations of any province in Canada.
Alberta
Executive Registrar, Alberta Dental Association
8230 105th St., Suite 101
Edmonton, AB T6E 5H9
Website: www.cdsab.ca
British Columbia
Registrar, College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia
1765 West 8th Ave., Suite 500
Vancouver, BC V6J 5C6
Website: www.cdsbc.org
Manitoba
Registrar, Manitoba Dental Association
1735 Corydon Ave., Suite 202
Winnipeg, MB R3N 0K4
Website: www.manitobadentist.ca
New Brunswick
Registrar, New Brunswick Dental Society
570 Queen St., Suite 504, P.O. Box 488 Station "A"
Fredericton, NB E3B 6Z6
Website: www.nbdental.com
Newfoundland and Labrador
Registrar, Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Board
49–55 Elizabeth Ave., Suite 204
St. John's, NL A1A 1W9
Website: nldb.ca
Nova Scotia
Registrar, Provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia
210 Waterfront Dr., Suite 103
Bedford, NS B4A 0H3
Website: pdbns.ca
Ontario
Registrar, Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario
6 Crescent Rd.
Toronto, ON M4W 1T1
Website: www.rcdso.org
Prince Edward Island
Registrar, Dental Association of Prince Edward Island
184 Belvedere Ave.
Charlottetown, PE C1A 2Z1
Website: www.dapei.ca
Saskatchewan
Registrar, College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan
The Tower at Midtown, Unit 1202
201 First Ave. S.
Saskatoon, SK S7K 1J5
Website: www.saskdentists.com
National Board of Dental Examiners (U.S.)
Students intending to practice in the United States are advised to contact:
Secretary, Council of the National Board of Dental Examiners
American Dental Association
211 East Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611-2678
Website: www.ada.org
Information should also be obtained from the secretary of the licensing board of the specific state in which the student intends to practise.