RCDSO has a responsibility to protect your rights as patients.

We believe that any information provided to the public – whether about our processes or dentists — should be relevant and enhance public confidence.

Patient Rights

Dentists that have been disciplined by RCDSO

We post summaries of decisions issued against dentists by our Discipline Committee. These decisions provide important direction to dentists about practice standards and professional behaviour.

Review all decisions from 2003 - Present

Find a Dentist

As the regulator of dentistry in Ontario we make our database of nearly 10,000 dentists available and searchable to the public. We believe in transparency and make available everything we know about Ontario dentists. Learn more about their education, practice details, and if they have faced disciplinary measures imposed by RCDSO.

Infection Prevention and Control

Infection prevention and control in dentistry is vital for safe patient care. Dentists are extensively trained on infection prevention and our mandatory continuing education program makes the subject a priority.

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Fees And Charges

Patients can and should ask questions to fully understand proposed treatment and its associated costs. Dentists should be upfront about the costs involved with any treatment plan.

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Complaints Against Dentists

We have a strong process for looking into allegations of professional misconduct or incompetence.

Unauthorized Practitioners

We keep a list of individuals that are not entitled to practise dentistry in Ontario or to hold themselves out as a dentist.

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Dental Facility Inspections

We have a number of requirements in place to ensure patient safety, including conducting inspections of dental facilities.

FAQ Search

Have a question about your treatment or records? Enter a keyword and click search. You can also go to our frequently asked questions section to see a list of common questions we have answered for patients.