Sexual Abuse Protection
If you think you have been sexually abused by a dentist, or if you know about sexual abuse of a patient by a dentist, you can contact the College to discuss your concerns.
You don’t have to give your name to our staff if you don’t want to. You can go over what happened, and learn about the College’s processes and what you can expect.
Our staff will explain what happens during an investigation and will answer your questions.
If you decide to make a complaint, we will take your complaint seriously. We will investigate your complaint carefully and thoroughly. For information about how we investigate your complaint, click here.
An investigator who is trained and experienced in working with patients who have been sexually abused will investigate your case. The investigator can meet you in person or on-line, regardless of where you live in the province. If you wish, you may bring someone with you for support.
Your privacy is important to us. For information about who will see your information, click here.
If you don’t want to file a complaint, you can share information with the College without getting involved in a complaint process. You can talk to us about these options.
You can watch this short video to understand how we protect patients who experience sexual abuse by a dentist.
You can watch this short video to understand how we protect patients who experience sexual abuse by a dentist.
Supports for patients
We have a confidential support program for people who think they have been sexually abused by a dentist.
We provide funding for therapy and counselling for patients who have been sexually abused by their dentist.
We also provide funding for legal advice for witnesses who give information or evidence at a hearing.
Information about sexual abuse and boundary violations
You may be uncertain if you experienced sexual abuse or something else.
We describe sexual abuse and boundary violations here.
The College has a Practice Advisory which details our direction to dentists about sexual abuse and boundary violations. The College has a zero tolerance approach to sexual abuse.