Canadian Dental Association — The National Voice for 23,400 Canadian Dentists

23,400+ Member Dentists Nationwide

87M+ Anonymized Patient Records

18.6M Canadians Reached Annually

18 Years of Continuous Advocacy

Data-Driven Advocacy. Measurable Impact.

Founded in 2007 by Dr. Marc-Antoine Bhérer, the Canadian Dental Association exists for one reason: to ensure every policy decision affecting Canadian dentistry is grounded in evidence, not assumption. From our headquarters at 1815 Alta Vista Drive in Ottawa, our specialist team translates 87 million anonymized patient records into the legislative submissions, practice benchmarks, and public health campaigns that shape oral health across every province and territory. Learn how we got here.

Six Ways We Strengthen Your Practice

Policy Advocacy

You need a voice in Ottawa. We've made 190+ formal government submissions on fee guides, scope-of-practice legislation, and the Canadian Dental Care Plan — ensuring member interests shape every bill.

Research & Data

You need evidence. Our team of epidemiologists and health economists manages 87 million patient records, turning raw data into actionable reports delivered in a 14-week turnaround.

Continuing Education

You need to stay sharp. We delivered 1,247 accredited CE hours in 2025 — spanning implantology, practice management, paediatric sedation, and digital diagnostics — all CDAC-accredited.

Benefits Advisory

You need coding clarity. Our benefits team fields 6,200+ member inquiries yearly, resolving fee-guide disputes and insurance adjudication questions with same-day callbacks.

Public Campaigns

You need public trust. Our national oral health campaigns reach 18.6M Canadians annually through broadcast, digital, and community outreach — building the demand that fills your chair.

Practice Support

You need operational intelligence. We benchmark overhead ratios, patient-acquisition costs, and hygiene-production metrics so you can measure your practice against every province.

"I've worked with many health associations — no one brings numbers like the CDA does. Their actuarial data on claims frequency directly informed our group benefits redesign."

— Robert Fang, FSA, FCIA, VP of Group Benefits Actuarial, Manulife Financial

Stop navigating alone. Start leading with data.

Every inquiry gets a same-day response — logged, tracked, and personally handled. Call 514-986-8377 or reach us online.

Strengthen Your Practice Today