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Dentistry in Canada: education, events and careers

Explore dentistry in Canada: registration, accredited education, professional events and current career opportunities, with official resources and local navigation.

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Explore dental resources in Canada

DentalReach articles, podcasts, events, jobs and product resources for dental professionals in Canada.

About dentistry in Canada

An editorial guide to regulation, education, events and careers, with its sources.

States and regions in Canada

Ordered by how many professionals are listed at or below each one.

Dentists in Canada

1 professional listed here, most active first.

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Events in Canada

All events here
Mar4
UpcomingContinuing Dental Education· in 5 months

Pacific Dental Conference 2027

When
4 – 6 Mar 2027
Where
Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Jun4
UpcomingOrthodontics· in 8 months

AAO Annual Session 2027

When
4 – 6 Jun 2027
Where
Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
FreeRegister →

Jobs in Canada

9 open roles listed here.

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ContractMid level

Instructor, Dental Hygiene

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

Casual instructor role for the 2026–2027 academic year. At least two years of recent relevant clinical hygiene experience indicated.

Salary not disclosedPosted 1 month ago
Listed on ca.indeed.com
Part-timeMid level

Licensed Dental Hygienist

Lumina Dental

Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada

Part-time licensed dental-hygienist position with weekday availability and one Saturday per month.

CAD $58–$60 per hourPosted 1 month ago
Listed on bcdental.org
Full-timeMid level

Dental Hygienist

Dent Leslieville

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Clinical hygiene role in a modern independently operated comprehensive-care practice.

CAD $50–$54 per hourPosted 1 month ago
Listed on glassdoor.com
Full-timeMid level

Dental Therapist

Yukon Government

Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

Government dental-therapy opportunity serving patients in Yukon. Canadian dental-therapist licensing or eligibility is required.

CAD $85,000–$99,000 per yearPosted 1 month ago
Listed on glassdoor.com
ContractMid level

Registered Dental Hygienist – Maternity Cover

Uptown Dental

Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada

Part-time maternity-cover position in a busy family dental practice.

CAD $55–$65 per hourPosted 1 month ago
Listed on glassdoor.com
Part-timeMid level

Registered Dental Hygienist

Barrie Dental Specialists

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Part-time specialist-practice hygienist role involving preventive care, communication of findings and home-care guidance.

CAD $40–$50 per hourPosted 1 month ago
Listed on glassdoor.com

A guide to dentistry in Canada

Dentistry in Canada

Explore dentistry in Canada: registration, accredited education, professional events and current career opportunities, with official resources and local navigation. Canada combines national certification with provincial or territorial licensure. Graduates of accredited dental programs complete the NDEB certification process, while the relevant provincial or territorial regulator makes the final licensing decision. Certification should not be described as permission to practise in every jurisdiction.

Sources: [1] [2]

Education and professional pathways

CDAC accredits Canadian undergraduate dentistry, specialty, residency, dental hygiene and dental assisting programs and selected dental services. Graduates of non-accredited programs use a different NDEB route; applicants should use current pathway pages because bridge-training and examination routes can change.

Sources: [3] [4] [5] [6]

Events and career opportunities

DentalReach currently links Vancouver events and active opportunities including clinical hygiene, teaching and dental therapy. Titles, scopes and registration rules can vary by province, so every vacancy must be checked against the employer and local regulator.

Country-to-local navigation

Use the Canada page as a national overview, then choose an available region or city. A record from one city must not be presented as local to another. Compare location, professional category, qualification, deadline and source date before acting.

Verification checklist

Treat every DentalReach record as a discovery point. Confirm the regulator, university, organiser or employer source, publication date, location, professional category, fees and deadline. DentalReach is a dental magazine and professional discovery platform, not a regulator, admissions office or employer. Empty modules must explain that coverage is developing instead of inventing listings. Practitioners, clinics, universities, companies, events and jobs remain separate entity types. Editorial prominence, ratings and directory inclusion do not prove that an entity is the best in a country.

Sources: [1]

DentalReach in Canada

DentalReach connects dental news, clinical education, interviews, podcasts, events, jobs, professional profiles and industry resources. The Canada page should display only records genuinely linked to the country. Readers should be able to open the original source, report outdated information and navigate back through the continent and country hierarchy.

Dentistry in Canada: frequently asked questions

Who regulates dental practice here?

Use the regulator linked in the official resources section; the country overview cannot replace the current registration rules.

Does a dental degree automatically permit practice?

No. Education is only one part of registration, and applicants must satisfy the regulator’s complete pathway.

How can I verify an education program?

Use the official accreditor or regulator program list and check the exact qualification and current status.

What should an internationally trained dentist check?

Check qualification recognition, examinations, language evidence, supervised practice and jurisdiction-specific requirements before paying fees.

Does a continuing-education certificate provide registration?

No. CE supports learning but is not normally an entry-to-practice dental qualification.

How should I verify a dental event?

Confirm the organiser, dates, venue, program, registration fee, cancellation policy and any CPD claim on the official page.

Are DentalReach jobs always active?

No. Check the listing status, source-verification date, employer page and closing deadline.

Does an absent listing mean no service exists?

No. Directory coverage is incomplete and absence is not evidence that a dentist, clinic or service does not exist.

How are top or featured entities selected?

Any top or featured label should have a transparent, dated methodology and must not imply regulatory endorsement.

Does DentalReach provide legal licensing advice?

No. DentalReach provides editorial navigation; the regulator remains the authoritative source.

Sources and useful resources

The official and professional sources this guide to Canada cites. Check dates before acting on them.

Sources cited

  1. [1]NDEBndeb-bned.ca · checked 22 September 2026
  2. [2]Become a dentist in Canadandeb-bned.ca · checked 22 September 2026
  3. [3]Accredited pathwayndeb-bned.ca · checked 22 September 2026
  4. [4]CDACwww.cdac-cadc.ca · checked 22 September 2026
  5. [5]CDAC program searchwww.cdac-cadc.ca · checked 22 September 2026
  6. [6]Non-accredited pathwayndeb-bned.ca · checked 22 September 2026

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