Annual renewal due December 15
All RCDSO members who hold a general, specialty, or academic license must renew their certificate of registration by December 15. The annual fee for 2025 is $3,170. A $500 late fee applies to renewals received after December 15.
Members who have not renewed or resigned before February 1 will be suspended.
Annual renewal instructions
We provide step-by-step instructions on how to complete our annual licence renewal process.
Recent News & Updates
Antibiotic use in dentistry
Most toothaches are the result of inflammation, not infection. Despite this, antibiotics are still commonly prescribed, contributing to the growing rise of antimicrobial resistance—one of the top ten global public health threats.
Canadian Dental Care Plan launches additional services and paper claims
More than a million Canadians have now benefited from the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), with over 22,000 dental providers, offices, and educational institutions participating.
The program, which aims to improve dental care access across the country, has introduced important updates, such as a broader range of covered services.
Think about your online interactions
Your professional, ethical and legal obligations extend beyond your clinic or office. Inappropriate professional and personal online activity, whether you are using your title or not, could cause harm to patients and reflect poorly on the profession.