Who We Are

Founded in 1902, the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) is an association that has no regulatory role. It is a federally incorporated not-for-profit organization whose corporate members are Canada’s provincial and territorial dental associations (PTDAs). CDA represents over 21,000 practising dentists nationwide and is a trusted brand and source of information for and about the dental profession on national and international issues.

Our Vision

A trusted national leader working to improve the oral health of all people living in Canada.

Our Mission

As the national voice for dentists, we promote oral health, support our members, and advance the dental profession.

Values

Trust

We are rooted in honesty, ethical conduct, evidence-informed decisions and building relationships based on transparency.

Collaboration

We work together with our members, stakeholders, and partners, leveraging collective strengths to drive meaningful results for oral health care delivery.

Respect

We foster an environment of inclusivity and understanding, treating everyone with respect and creating a space where diverse perspectives are valued.

Leadership

We bring the profession together at the national level to identify solutions for issues impacting dentistry and the oral health of people living in Canada.

Excellence

We consistently strive for the highest standards, using best practices and continuous improvement to deliver exceptional quality in everything that we do.

Recent Publications

Forward Focus: Strategic Plan 2024-2029

Our current strategic plan sets out the priorities that will guide the Canadian Dental Association as we continue working in collaboration with our corporate members, dentists, the federal government and stakeholder organizations to improve the oral health of all people living in Canada.

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