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.