As the authoritative national voice of dentistry, the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) is providing this site as your online link to news and information on dentistry and oral health in Canada.

CDA works in collaboration with the provincial and territorial dental associations to promote optimal oral health for all Canadians.

Explore our site for oral health care information or to learn how to become a member of CDA. Read about dentistry news and events or find resources for your dental career. CDA’s members-only section provides timely information and resources to support your practice and the care of your patients.

Health Canada Classifies Patient Management Software as a Medical Device

Manitoba Dentists to Offer Free First Visit to Infants and Toddlers

Canadian Dentists Make Olympic Contributions

CDA's 2010 Annual Convention
Register online today by visiting www.odq.qc.ca. CDA members get a special registration rate of $100 until March 31!

April 28 and 29, 2010 - Canadian Dental Association Teaching Conference

CDA's 2010 Annual Convention
Held in conjunction with the Journées dentaires internationales du Québec
May 29 to June 1, 2010
Montréal, Québec

Pandemic Flu and the Dental Office - Visit www.cda-adc.ca/flu for all of CDA’s pandemic flu resources, including CDA's Pandemic Plan.

Best Practices for Seniors Oral Health Care - A compilation of best dental and oral care practices for seniors along the continuum of care.

Patient Information Brochures
CDA’s Patient Information Brochures (PIBs) facilitate dentist-patient dialogue about oral health care and common dental procedures.

Number of registered dental hygienists in Canada in 2007 : 20,928
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