Resources
What's New
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Mar 14
Public Consultation - Removal of Unique Identifier Requirement
At its March 8, 2024, meeting, the CDO Council approved for 60-day public and stakeholder consultation the removal of the requirement for all Patient Charts and Patient Records to have unique identifiers to distinguish them from other patient charts and records.
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Mar 7
Notice of Election - Districts 1, 6, 7 & 8
On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, the College is conducting a regular election for members of Council for Districts 6, 7 & 8, and a by-election for District 1.
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Archives
2023
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Dec 20
Happy Holidays from the CDO!
The College will be closed for the holidays from
Monday, December 25, 2023 to Monday, January 1, 2024, and will re-open on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
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Dec 20
Chief Examiner Appointed
The College is pleased to announce that Mr. Robert Velensky, DD, has been appointed by Council to serve as the Chief Examiner for a three-year term beginning with the February 2024 examination.
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Dec 1
113th Council Meeting
The 113th meeting of Council will be held on Friday, December 8, 2023 from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. (hybrid).
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Nov 17
February 2024 Qualifying Examination Dates Announced
The next administration of the College’s MCQ and OSCE examination is scheduled for February 2024. Registration for the February examination is now open.
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Nov 9
Revamped Member Portal
The CDO is extremely pleased to announce the launch date of its revamped and modernized Member Portal. The new Member Portal will go live on Monday, November 13, 2023, for all Denturists
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Oct 26
Request for Applications - Chief Examiner
The College is currently seeking applicants for the position of Chief Examiner to serve a three-year term (2024-2027) that will cover approximately 6 administrations of the College’s Qualifying Examination.
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Oct 25
New Registration Year End
CDO Council has approved, on recommendation from the College’s Third-Party Auditors, aligning its registration year end with the fiscal year end. Practically speaking, the registration year end will move up by two weeks to align with the fiscal year end of March 31st. This will result in further operational efficiencies and greater clarity on the dates and deadlines for Denturists.
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Oct 11
Fall 2023 Webinar Series
The College is pleased to announce our Fall 2023 webinar series!
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Oct 3
Public Consultation - By-law Amendment: Fees for Emergency Class of Registration
The CDO is seeking feedback from Registered Denturists, members of the public, and stakeholders on the proposed amendment to Schedule 7, the Fee Schedule, of the College By-Laws to incorporate fees for the the new Emergency Class of Registration and the (not-yet-approved) Inactive Class of Registration.
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Sep 29
By-election Results for Districts 1, 3, 4 & 7
The following professional members have been elected to Council by acclamation: Mr. Franklin Parada (District 3), Ms. Annie Chu (District 4), and Mr. Majid Ahangaran (District 7).
No nominations of candidacy were received for District 1. A by-election will be called in that district pursuant to Article 14.02 of the College By-laws.
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Sep 22
112th Council Meeting
The 112th meeting of Council will be held on Friday, September 29, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (online).
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Sep 19
Professional Development Opportunity - Truth and Reconciliation
We wanted to let you know that the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation will be hosting free webinars next week from 1:30 pm - 2:20 pm EDT. Denturists and staff are encouraged to attend these webinars to deepen their understanding of the history of the First Nations, Metis, and Inuit.
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Jul 19
COVID-19 Guidelines Rescinded
The CDO is rescinding its COVID-19 guidance effective immediately in lock step with the three other Oral Health Profession Regulators representing Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Technologists who will also be rescinding their respective COVID-19 guidelines.
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Jun 23
Notice of By-Election - Districts 1, 3, 4 & 7
On September 21, 2023, the College of Denturists of Ontario is conducting by-elections for members of Council for Districts 1, 3, 4, and 7. Nominations must be received by August 7, 2023.
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Jun 2
Executive Committee Meeting (Public)
An Executive Committee Meeting (Public) will be held on Friday, June 9, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (hybrid). Due to vacancies, the CDO Council is currently un-constituted and the 112th Council Meeting originally scheduled for this date has been converted to a public meeting of the Executive Committee.
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May 31
Election Results for Districts 3, 4, 5 & 7
Mr. Garnett A.D. Pryce (Professional Member, District 5) has been elected to Council by acclamation. No nominations of candidacy were received for Districts 3, 4, or 7. A by-election will be called in those districts pursuant to
Article 14.02 of the College By-laws.
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May 5
College Update - Spring 2023
The College's update for Spring 2023 includes the following: Message from the Registrar, Website Colours Refresh, Updating CDO's 1991 Registration Regulation, Volunteer Opportunity,
Notes from Peer and Practice Assessors and more!
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Apr 20
Spring 2023 Webinar Series
The College is pleased to announce our Spring 2023 webinar series!
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Apr 19
Special Council Meeting
A Special Council Meeting has been called and will be convened on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in accordance with s. 22.16 of the CDO By-laws with formal notice given in accordance with s. 22.17.
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Apr 6
June 2023 Qualifying Examination Dates Announced
The next administration of the College’s MCQ and OSCE examination is scheduled for June 2023. Registration for the June examination is now open.
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Mar 10
Public Consultation - By-law Amendment: Registration Year
The CDO is seeking feedback from Registered Denturists, members of the public, and stakeholders on the proposed amendment to the College By-Laws to harmonize the registration year end with the fiscal year end.
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Mar 9
Notice of Election - Districts 3, 4, 5 & 7
On Wednesday, June 7, 2023, the College is conducting a regular election for members of
Council for Districts 3, 4 & 5, and a by-election for District 7.
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Mar 3
111th Council Meeting
The 111th meeting of Council will be held on Friday, March 10, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (online).
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Mar 2
CDO Joins HUB 601
The College of Denturists of Ontario is delighted to announce that it will be joining HUB 601, a newly created, multi-regulator, operational work office located steps from Yonge and Bloor in vibrant downtown Toronto.
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Mar 1
2023-2024 Annual Registration Renewal
Certificate of Registration and Health Profession Corporation Certificate of Authorization Renewal opened today, March 1, 2023.
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Feb 14
Public Consultation - 2023 Registration Regulation Amendments
In April 2022, Bill 106, the Pandemic and Emergency Preparedness Act, 2022 came into effect. Bill 106 requires all Health Profession Regulatory Colleges to establish an Emergency Class of Registration.
Each health regulator has been required to propose changes to their registration regulations to allow for an emergency class.
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Feb 7
Special Council Meeting
A Special Council Meeting has been called and will be convened on Monday, February 13, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in accordance with s. 22.16 of the CDO By-laws with formal notice given in accordance with s. 22.17.
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Jan 30
College Update - Winter 2023
The College's update for Winter 2023.
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Jan 6
New Year's Message from the Registrar
Dear Registered Denturists,
Happy New Years!
This past year was a year of collaboration and friendship where we built on the warm relations with the Ministry of Health, with the DAO where we celebrated their milestone 50th anniversary with great company, and where we met the passionate leaders of the DGO and hosted our first ever Peer Circles event.
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Jan 5
Feb 2023 - Qualifying Examination Deadline Reminder
This is a gentle reminder of the following deadlines related to the February 2023 Qualifying Examinations.
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