The dental profession in Quebec is classified as an "exclusive" profession. Dentists must hold a permit from the Ordre des dentistes du Québec (ODQ) and be entered on the Roll of the Order if they wish to practise in the province. Note that it is not necessary to be a permanent resident or Canadian citizen to obtain a permit. The permit is an official document signed by the President and the Secretary of the ODQ, certifying that the holder has met the relevant conditions.

Deadline

 

The Order’s Admission Committee examines and decides on applications to practice the profession, under certain circumstances. Candidates must submit the duly completed application form for a permit to practise or a specialist's certificate, along with the required supporting documents, to the Roll and Office of the Clerk Department at least 15 working days before the Admission Committee meets.

Click here to download the application for a permit to practise dentistry in Quebec.
Click here to download the Consent for the release of personal information (French only).
Click here to download the Certificate of Standing.

Prestation de serment

L’Ordre des dentistes du Québec veille à l’organisation des cérémonies de prestation de serment des nouveaux dentistes.

Veuillez indiquer la date qui vous convient le mieux par courriel à : admission@odq.qc.ca

Prestation collective de serment
Montréal	June 1st, 2018	Palais des congrès de Montréal
Québec	June 9, 2018	Université Laval
Prestation individuelle de serment
Montréal	April 24, 2018	Ordre des dentistes du Québec
	May 17, 2018
	July 12, 2018
	August 23, 2018
	September 28, 2018
	October 30, 2018
	November 29, 2018
	December 20, 2018

Entry on the roll

The Roll is the list of all the current members of the Ordre des dentistes du Québec. Once a dentist holds a permit, he or she must be entered on the Roll of the Order and pay the required fees by June 30^thof each year. In addition, all practising dentists are required to contribute to the professional liability insurance fund of the Ordre des dentistes du Québec.

In 2018-2019, the fees are as follows:

• Students submitting a standard request for a permit: $1,309.50 (July 1^st, 2018 to March 31, 2019)
• Students applying for a permit while in their first year of residency: $177.00 (July 1^st, 2018 to March 31, 2019)

Entry on the Roll is governed, among others, by the following legislation:

• Professional Code, RSQ, c. C-26
• Regulation respecting the terms and conditions for the issue of permits by the Ordre des dentistes du Québec, D-3, r.6.1; D.619-33, 1993 G.O. 2, 3385
• Regulation respecting compulsory contribution to the professional liability insurance fund of the Ordre des dentistes du Québec, D-3, r. 11.2; D.1750-89, 1989 G.O. 2, 5747.