• Public
    • What is the NSRDDA?
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • If You Have a Complaint
    • Concerns about Dental Fees
    • Directory of Licensed Dentists and Dental Assistants
    • Communication with Staff
    • Canadian Dental Care Plan
    • Mass Casualty Commission Report
  • Registrants
    • Dentists
    • Dental Assistants
    • Practice Standards and Guidelines
    • Continuing Competence
    • Dental Practice Review
  • Applicants
    • Dentists
    • Dental Assisting
    • Internationally Educated Dental Professionals
    • Registration Policies
    • Certifying Documents
    • Appealing an Unsuccessful Application for Registration and Licensing
    • Certificate of Standing
    • NSRDDA Fee Schedule
    • The Role of Third Party Assessors in Registration and Licensing
    • Temporary Authorization for Dentists
    • Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Publications
  • Professional Conduct
  • About
    • Legislation Governing the NSRDDA
    • NSRDDA Bylaws
    • Current Board Members
    • Committees
    • Related Legislation
    • Privacy Policy
    • The Repealed 1992 Dental Act
    • The Amended 1992 Dental Act
    • Regulations Under 1992 Dental Act
  • Contact
  • Find a Licensee
  • Licensee Portal

Publications - FILTER BY CATEGORY

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

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

Statement by Dr. Doug Mackey, Registrar – February 16, 2022

Feb 16, 2022 | Communication Points

Download...
Message from the Registrar – February 25, 2021

Message from the Registrar – February 25, 2021

Feb 25, 2021 | Communication Points

Download...
Message from the Registrar – February 25, 2021

Provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia Statement – February 12, 2021

Feb 12, 2021 | Communication Points

Download...
Message from the Registrar – February 25, 2021

Statement by Dr. Martin Gillis, Registrar – January 13, 2021

Jan 13, 2021 | Communication Points

Download...
Message from the Registrar – February 25, 2021

Statement by Dr. Martin Gillis, Registrar – December 22, 2020

Dec 22, 2020 | Communication Points

Download...
« Older Entries

Filter by Category

  • Annual Reports
  • Board Business
  • Board Meeting Minutes
  • Communication Points
  • General Advisories for Registrants
  • Notices
  • Strategic Plans

Recent Posts

  • Annual Report 2024
  • Notice – Consultation on Draft Standard of Practice for Dental Assisting March 19, 2025
  • Notice – Consultation on NSRDDA Draft Bylaws March 13, 2025
  • Notice – Consultation on Continuing Competence Document February 2, 2025
  • Notice – Consultation on Dental Practice Review Document February 2, 2025
  • Notice – Consultation on Advertising and Marketing Standard
  • Notice – Consultation on Standard of Practice Regarding Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Abuse December 2, 2024
  • Notice – Consultation on Draft Code of Ethics October 21, 2024
  • Board Meeting Mins. – January 31, 2025
  • Board Meeting Mins. – November 30, 2024

About

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:

  • ensuring that only qualified individuals are licensed as dentist and dental assistants,
  • establishing standards of practice, and
  • dealing with complaints related to standards of care, professionalism, and ethics.”

Learn More

Latest Release

Annual Report 2024

Annual Report 2024

Aug 18, 2025 | Annual Reports

Contact

210 Waterfront Drive, Suite 103
Bedford, NS  B4A 0H3  Canada

View on Google Maps

Toll Free: 1-866-326-1046
Phone: (902) 420-0083
Fax: (902) 492-0301

© Provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy