The Royal College of Dentists of Canada is seeking a Manager, National Dental Specialty Examination to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery and continued development of a national examination that plays an important role in dental specialty assessment in Canada.
Interested in joining our team?
Learn more about the position and apply today.
Registration for the 2027 National Dental Specialty Examination (NDSE) is now open! Eligible applicants can submit their applications from September 1 to October 16, 2026.
Candidates are encouraged to review the application requirements and submit their application before the deadline.
Registration closes October 16, 2026.
The Canadian Dental Regulatory Authorities Federation (CDRAF) invites dental specialists and stakeholders to review and provide comments and feedback on the Draft Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) for a Beginning Specialist in Canada. Your insights and comments are essential to shaping these standards, ensuring they reflect the necessary competencies for new professionals. Please submit your feedback by February 9, 2026.
CDRAF is looking for comments on Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for the following specialties:
- KSA for Beginning Endodontist in Canada
- KSA for Beginning Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologist in Canada
- KSA for Beginning Oral Medicine Specialist/Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist in Canada
- KSA for Beginning Prosthodontist in Canada
For more information and to engage in this process visit the CDRAF Website.
Please note that our office will be closed from Tuesday, December 23, 2025, to Wednesday, January 1, 2026, inclusively. Our regular office hours will resume on Friday, January 2, 2026.
On March 18, 2025, The Royal College of Dentists of Canada (RCDC) is proud to celebrate 60 years of advancing dental specialties and fostering excellence in oral healthcare. Since 1965, RCDC has been committed to supporting specialists, upholding professional standards, and shaping the future of dentistry in Canada.
Join us throughout 2025 as we honour this milestone with special events, reflections on our legacy, and a look ahead at the future of dental excellence.
Please note that our office will be closed from Monday, December 23, 2024, to Wednesday, January 1, 2025, inclusively. Our regular office hours will resume on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
The Royal College of Dentists of Canada held a short information session about the Fellowship Examination on November 24, 2024. The session covered differences between the Fellowship Examination and the NDSE, as well as eligibility criteria, deadlines, fees, and more. The recording, be in both English and French is available for viewing here.
The Canadian Dental Regulatory Authorities Federation (CDRAF) invites dental specialists and stakeholders to review and provide comments and feedback on the Draft Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for a Beginning Periodontist in Canada. Your insights and comments are essential to shaping these standards, ensuring they reflect the necessary competencies for new periodontists. Please submit your feedback by January 10, 2025.
For more information and to engage in this process visit the CDRAF Website.
Health Canada and Sun Life will be hosting technical briefing sessions to allow providers and their staff to have the information they need regarding the Canadian Dental Care Plan. These technical briefings will provide an overview of the process for submitting a request for services that require preauthorization as well as the paper claims process. These technical briefings will be held on Zoom at the following dates:
| Time | Language | Meeting Details |
| Wednesday, October 23 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. (ET) | French | Link: https://hc-sc-gc-ca.zoom.us/j/65437566566 Phone number: 1-613-209-3054 Session ID: 654 3756 6566 Passcode: 925162 |
| Thursday, October 24 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. (ET) | English | Link: https://hc-sc-gc-ca.zoom.us/j/69017174401 Phone number: 1-613-209-3054 Session ID: 690 1717 4401 Passcode: 170656 |
| Tuesday, October 29 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. (ET) | French | Link: https://hc-sc-gc-ca.zoom.us/j/65514448994 Phone number: 1-613-209-3054 Session ID: 655 1444 8994 Passcode: 016422 |
| Wednesday, October 30 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. (ET) | English | Link: https://hc-sc-gc-ca.zoom.us/j/65113207519 Phone number: 1-613-209-3054 Session ID: 651 1320 7519 Passcode: 933504 |
The application window for the 2025 Fellowship Examinations of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada is now open. Completed applications must be submitted before the closing of the application window on December 16, 2024.
Completed applications consist of the following:
- Online application form
- Payment of all applicable fees
- Proof of eligibility
The 2025 Fellowship Examinations will take place in April and May, 2025. The specific evaluation dates for each specialty are available on the Dates and Deadlines page.
Additional information about the Examination can be found on the following pages:
To complete an application, please visit the Application page.