About us

Building a strong and safe oral health care system for all Canadians.

The Canadian Dental Assistants Association is proud to be the national voice for the dental assisting profession in Canada. 

We have a vision for a strong and safe oral health care system for all Canadians and strongly advocate for standardization across Canada to include education, qualification, scope of practice, regulation and licensure, health and safety, continuing education, and compensation. We work with our partners in oral health care, education providers, professional associations, services providers, and government agencies to effect change.

We are committed to contribute to this future through our mission of empowering dental assistants across Canada to advance the dental assisting profession through collaboration, advocacy, and leadership. By keeping our membership at the forefront, we are strategically focusing on national standardization, communication, and operational excellence, as we continue to provide education, training, and resources; conduct research; and foster meaningful relationships to ensure our voice is heard and respected.

Our Story

Created in 1945, the Canadian Dental Assistants Association (CDAA) is a not-for-profit, professional association for dental assistants living and/or working in Canada.  Membership is open to all dental assistants who have completed formal education in dental assisting and who qualify for the National Dental Assisting Examining Board.   Individuals enrolled in accredited dental assisting programs are also welcome to join.

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