Internationally-Trained Dental Specialists

Candidates must satisfy one of the eligibility conditions below:

a. Have completed a dental specialty training program or be in their final year of study at the time of taking the examination. During candidate registration, this program must have been accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC) or by an accrediting body with which the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada has signed a reciprocal agreement.

b. Have completed, or be in their final year of study at the time of writing the examination, a Dental Specialty Assessment and Training Program (DSATP) for internationally qualified dental specialists of which, during of the candidate’s registration, the DSATP was part of a specialty study program accredited by the CDAC or by an accreditation body with which the CDAC has signed a reciprocity agreement, and; have a letter of permission from the program director or dean confirming that the candidate is academically prepared to sit for the examination.

To complete an application, interested individuals must submit:
a. An online application form;
b. Payment for all applicable fees, and;
c. Proof of eligibility.
i. A. Canadian AND US graduates
– An original official academic record. The final academic record must indicate the date the degree was conferred; OR
– An original letter, issued by the Registrar’s Office, confirming completion of all components of the specialty program, the senate decision date, and the degree to be awarded. The letter must be signed by the Registrar.
ii. Graduates of a DSATP or a Residency Program in the US:
– An original letter issued by the Dean’s Office, confirming completion of all program components and the program and completion dates, submitted to the RCDC directly from the university. The letter must be signed by the Dean.