Dentist
OCCUPATION INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW:
- Who is the licensing body responsible for Dentists in Alberta?
- What are the licensure requirements for internationally educated Dentists?
- What are the educational requirements for Dentists in Alberta?
- What resources are available for Dentists in Alberta?
Who is the licensing body responsible for Dentists in Alberta?
In Alberta, you must be registered with the Alberta Dental Association and College (ADAC) to practice as a Dentist. Only registered members may call themselves Dentists.
What are the licensure requirements for internationally educated Dentists?
The Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC) is responsible for accrediting dental education programs in Canada. For the purpose of certification and licensure in Canada, only programs that are accredited by either CDAC or the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) are considered accredited.
In addition, general dentistry programs accredited by CDAC or the Australian Dental Council (ADC) are considered accredited.
The National Dental Examining Board of Canada provides information for Graduates of Non-accredited Dental Programs and the NDEB Equivalency Process. To learn more, visit http://www.ndeb.ca.
What are the educational requirements for Dentists in Alberta?
(Note: Licensing bodies compare international education and experience to Canadian standards)The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta in Edmonton offers the only four year program in Alberta that leads to the required degree, Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS).
Additional Occupational Information
For more information on occupational duties and wages, visit the Alberta Learning Information Service at. www.alis.gov.ab.ca and search for Dentist under occupational information.
What resources are available for Dentists in Alberta?
Association of Prosthodontists of Canada (APC)website: www.prosthodontics.ca
Canadian Academy of Endodontics (ACE)
website: www.caendo.ca
Canadian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (CAPD)
website: www.capd-acdp.org
Canadian Academy of Periodontology (CAP)
website: www.capd-acdp.org
Canadian Academy of Restorative Dentistry and
Prosthodontics (CARDP)
website: www.cardp.ca
Canadian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgeons (CAOMS)
website: www.caoms.com
Canadian Association of Public Health Dentistry
(CAPHD)
website: www.caphd-acsdp.org
Canadian Dental Association (CDA)
website: www.cda-adc.ca
Canadian Association of Orthodontists (CAO)
website: www.cao-aco.org
