Executive Brief
Director of Examinations
The Royal College of Dentists of Canada (RCDC)
About RCDC
Vision
To inspire excellence in dental specialties in Canada.
Mission
To be the leader in defining, recognizing and promoting excellence in the dental specialties.
Values
-
Accountability
-
Credibility
-
Excellence
-
Integrity
-
Leadership
-
Respect
Introduction
The Royal College of Dentists of Canada (RCDC, the College) was established by an Act of Parliament of Canada in 1965 to promote the high standards of specialization in the dental profession and to recognize properly trained dental specialists.
As outlined in its Constitution, The Royal College of Dentists of Canada’s primary objectives are:
-
To promote high standards of specialization in the dental profession.
-
To set up qualifications for and provide for the recognition and designation of properly trained dental specialists.
-
To encourage the establishment of training programs in the dental specialties in Canadian schools; and
-
To provide for the recognition and designation of dentists who possess special qualifications in areas not recognized as specialties.
To view RDCD’s bylaws and constitution, click on the links below:
Bylaws - RCDC bylaws are reviewed annually by the Bylaw Committee. Proposed changes approved by the Board of Directors are presented to the membership at the Annual General Meeting.
Constitution (Act of Parliament) - RCDC was established by an Act of Parliament which received royal assent on March 18, 1965.
Administration of the National Dental Specialty Examination (NDSE)
The National Dental Specialty Examination (NDSE) is a requirement as part of the licensing process in Canada, as recognized by the provincial Dental Regulatory Authorities.
Since 2020, The National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) assumed responsibility for administering the NDSE and agreed to be responsible for the administration of this examination until 2023.
Starting in 2024, RCDC will be the body in charge of administering the NDSE moving forward.
As a result, the RCDC is searching for a Director of Examinations who will be accountable for the effective development, delivery and evaluation of the NDSE, stakeholder management, and operational functions that contribute to the achievement of the organization's mission and goals.