Publications
Keeping you informed on what’s happening in the practice of dentistry in Nova Scotia and the activities of the Nova Scotia Regulator of Dentistry and Dental Assisting.
Board Meeting Mins. – September 23, 2022
Message from the Registrar – June 24, 2022
Conditional Licenses for Registered Dental Assistants (RDAs) This is the time of year when a new wave of graduates from dental assisting programs are applying for registration and licensure. The requirements and process for licensure as an RDA are outlined on the...
Board Meeting Mins. – May 27, 2022
Board Meeting Mins. – April 13, 2022
Email to Dentist re RDA license renewal 2022
Dear Dentists: As you may or may not be aware, April 15, 2022, is the deadline for registered dental assistants (RDAs) to renew their licenses. An email was sent to all 839 currently licensed RDAs on March 14, 2022. As of today, 200 RDAs have completed their license...
Board Meeting Mins. – March 9, 2022
Message from the Registrar – February 27, 2022
W5 Episode Regarding Complaints As you may be aware, last evening CTV’s W5 aired a segment regarding Dr. Erroll Gaum. It also focused on the perceived failure of the PDBNS in the matter and its handling of complaints in general. For obvious reasons, I cannot...
Statement by Dr. Doug Mackey, Registrar – February 25, 2022
Today a media statement was published in response to recent police charges against Dr. Errol Gaum. The statement also outlines key elements of the Provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia’s process for addressing formal complaints. A link to the statement can be found...
Message from the Registrar – February 25, 2022
Media Statement Regarding Complaints Process As you may know, last week police laid eight charges against a Halifax area dentist relating to allegations that span many decades. The Provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia fully cooperated with the police investigation...