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 licence 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.

Admission Committee meetings

Oath taking

The Ordre des dentistes du Québec oversees the organization of the oath-taking ceremonies for new dentists.

Please email your date of preference to admission@odq.qc.ca

Individual oath taking
Montréal	September 28, 2018	Ordre des dentistes du Québec
	October 25, 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.