Canadian Dental Association
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The Canadian Dental Association, also known as the Association dentaire canadienne in French was founded in 1902. It is a non-profit professional association representing Canada
's 18,000 dentist
s. Headquartered in Canada's capital city Ottawa
, the CDA serves its members and the public by managing key oral health issues on their behalf and by coordinating dental health awareness programs across the nation.
CDA is actively involved with lobbying and advocacy initiatives and uses its leadership role to communicate to the public and the government the profession's concerns regarding managed dental care.
surrounded by an interlocking circle and triangle.
Corporate members are provincial or territorial dental organizations that pay a corporate membership fee in order to represent their members' interests on a national basis.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
's 18,000 dentist
Dentist
A dentist, also known as a 'dental surgeon', is a doctor that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. The dentist's supporting team aides in providing oral health services...
s. Headquartered in Canada's capital city Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
, the CDA serves its members and the public by managing key oral health issues on their behalf and by coordinating dental health awareness programs across the nation.
CDA is actively involved with lobbying and advocacy initiatives and uses its leadership role to communicate to the public and the government the profession's concerns regarding managed dental care.
CDA Seal of Recognition
The CDA Seal of Recognition is a symbol of products that are of benefit to the oral health of consumers. The seal is designed to help the public and dental professionals make informed choices. It is based on the dental symbol, the Rod of AsclepiusRod of Asclepius
The rod of Asclepius , also known as the asklepian, is an ancient symbol associated with astrology, the Greek god Asclepius, and with medicine and healing. It consists of a serpent entwined around a staff. The name of the symbol derives from its early and widespread association with Asclepius, the...
surrounded by an interlocking circle and triangle.
Achievements
Some examples of the CDA's achievements include:- The widespread fluoridation of municipal water supplies Canadians enjoy today
- Successful lobbying of the federal government on taxation issues surrounding the taxation of dental benefits plans
- Ongoing work with Canadian employers and other stakeholders to preserve the integrity of Canada's unique oral health care delivery system
CDA Corporate Membership
The Canadian Dental Association is a nation-wide professional organization, representing Canadian dentists through its corporate members, who are currently:- Association of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia
- Alberta Dental Association and College
- College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan
- Manitoba Dental Association
- Ontario Dental Association
- New Brunswick Dental Society
- Nova Scotia Dental Association
- Dental Association of Prince Edward Island
- Newfoundland & Labrador Dental Association
Corporate members are provincial or territorial dental organizations that pay a corporate membership fee in order to represent their members' interests on a national basis.