What is the Canadian Dental Assistants' Association?

The Canadian Dental Assistants' Association (CDAA) is a membership association committed to serving the needs of all Dental Assistants across Canada. It is the National voice for approximately 20,000 dental assistants in Canada.

The Code of Ethics of the Canadian Dental Assistants' Association is intended for use in the practice of dental assisting as a guide for professional conduct and for ethical decisions. As a national document, the Code of Ethics functions to reflect the values of the profession based on the principles of veracity, integrity and respect. The code is intended for application in all clinical, educational, administrative and institutional settings. It is the obligation of all Dental Assistants to become familiar with the Code and incorporate its guidelines and obligations in the development of professional values and attitudes. Adherence to the principles detailed in the Code will maintain public trust in the provision of optimum oral health.

The CDAA provides a strong, unified, national voice representing the interests of Dental Assistants in Canada. CDAA's Board of Directors is composed of directors from each province to ensure national representation.

The CDAA is committed to the advancement of the Dental Assisting profession. The advancement is achieved through increasing awareness and promotion of the Dental Assisting profession.

The CDAA is continually working to develop greater public awareness for Dental Assistants as well as portability for the profession.

Membership with the Canadian Dental Assistants' Association provides you the opportunity to contribute to the professional organization that represents the interest of all Dental Assistants in Canada and to take advantage of the many rewards membership offers.

For more information about the CDAA please contact:

Canadian Dental Assistants' Association
203 - 2255 St. Laurent Blvd
Ottawa, ON
K1G 4K3

Tel:1-800-345-5137
Fax:(613) 521-5572

E-mail: info@cdaa.ca