The Canadian Dental Regulatory Authorities Federation (CDRAF) fosters collaboration, consistency of approach and supports best practices in dental regulation.

About Us

The  Canadian  Dental  Regulatory  Authorities  Federation (CDRAF)  is  a  forum  made up of the provincial  dental  regulatory  authorities  (DRAs). Created in 2004, CDRAF’s core function is to create and maintain a forum for the exchange of information regarding regulatory trends, policy and legislation.

Since  its  inception,  the  CDRAF  has  been successful  on  very important  initiatives  including:

• Ratifying  a  Mutual  Recognition  Agreement  (2009)  for  the  profession  of  dentistry  in  Canada  with  respect   to   general  dentistry  and  dental specialties

• Developing a Memorandum of Understanding (2014) with respect to a uniform Canadian process for the certificate and licensure of internationally trained dental specialists.

• Creating a specialty recognition process (2021)

• Assisting in managing safe access to Oral Health Care during the pandemic

Strategic Initiatives

• Develop national competency standards for dentists including dental specialists. 

• Form alliances and partnerships with others to achieve our mission. 

• Develop regulatory responses to emerging trends in a timely manner.