Provincial Dental Licensing — NDEB AFK MCQ
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Correct answer: C — Provincial dental regulatory authority (e.g., RCDSO, CDSBC, ODQ)
In Canada, dental licensing is a provincial/territorial responsibility. Each province and territory has its own dental regulatory authority (e.g., RCDSO in Ontario, CDSBC in British Columbia, ODQ in Quebec) that grants licences to practise, sets standards of practice, investigates complaints, and disciplines members. The NDEB conducts the national certification examinations, and the CDA is a voluntary professional association. A dentist must hold a valid licence from the province in which they intend to practise.
Reference: CDA – About Dental Regulation in Canada; Provincial Dental Acts