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Message from the Registrar – September 11, 2023

Message from the Registrar – September 11, 2023

Sep 18, 2023 | General Advisories for Registrants

Clarification regarding BLS Certification Dear Registrants, As a point of clarification on last Thursday’s email, proof of current certification in either CPR, BLS, ACLS, or PALS will be sufficient for the upcoming license renewals (fall 2003 for dentists and spring...
Message from the Registrar – September 11, 2023

Message from the Registrar – September 7, 2023

Sep 7, 2023 | General Advisories for Registrants

BLS Certification Dear Registrants, I hope this finds you well and that the summer was restful despite the various challenges that plagued our province since May. This is a reminder that, as outlined in July 2023 Board Business, all dentists will be required to upload...
Board Meeting Mins. – May 26, 2023

Board Meeting Mins. – May 26, 2023

May 26, 2023 | Board Meeting Minutes

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Board Proceedings 2022

Board Proceedings 2022

Dec 31, 2022 | Annual Reports

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Message from the Registrar – September 11, 2023

Statement by Dr. Doug Mackey, Registrar – February 25, 2022

Feb 25, 2022 | Communication Points

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...
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The Nova Scotia Regulator of Dentistry and Dental Assisting (NSRDDA) is the legislated body whose role it is to protect the public interest in matters related to dental care. We do this by:

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