The Royal College of Dentists of Canada (RCDC, Collège Royal des Chirurgiens Dentistes du Canada) administers examinations for qualified dental specialists as part of the dentistry profession in Canada. Its headquarters are in Toronto.[1]
The RCDC was established federally in 1965 to promote high standards of specialization in the dental profession and to recognize properly trained dental specialists. The current examinations are known as the National Dental Specialty Examination (NDSE). Successful completion may lead to Fellowship in the College (FRCDC) and/or may be used for licensure purposes.