COVID-19 Information for Patients

Dentists in Ontario are currently permitted to provide in-person care for all deferred, non-essential, and elective services, in addition to emergency and urgent care.

Guidance for patients

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COVID-19 Updates for Patients

According to the most recent Directive from the Chief Medical Officer of Health, dentists can now start providing non-essential and elective care along with essential services, emergency and urgent care. Read College updates on the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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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.

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.

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.