If you have a question pertaining
to Orthodontics, please read the Frequently Asked Questions and their
answers below. The list summarizes the main questions that CAO typically
receives in five subject categories:
- I want to be an orthodontic specialist
- Becoming a CAO Member
- Orthodontic Statistics
- Orthodontic specialists outside of Canada wishing to practise in Canada
- Orthodontic specialists with Differences of Opinion
- Why a difference in price?
If none of the FAQs answers your
question, please ask an orthodontic specialist.
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1. I want to be an orthodontic specialist.
Question:
I am 14 years old and I am interested in becoming an orthodontic specialist when I
am older. If you could E-Mail me any information about what subjects I should
start to focus on and which schools to consider.
Answer:
Before you can be accepted by a school for orthodontic training, you need
to have received a dental degree. In Canada, this is either a Doctor of
Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD). The question
then becomes, what are the requirements for acceptance into Dental School?
The contact information for some Canadian dental schools follows. They can
be contacted to obtain the most recent requirements for entry.
Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia
604-822-8279
www.dentistry.ubc.ca
Admissions Office, University of Alberta
2-45 Medical Sciences Building
Edmonton, AB
780-492-6350
www.dent.ualberta.ca
College of Dentistry, University of Saskatchewan
306-966-5117
www.usask.ca/dentistry
Faculty of Dentistry, University of Manitoba
204-789-3631
www.umanitoba.ca/dentistry
Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto
416-979-4901 ext. 4373
www.utoronto.ca/dentistry |
University of Western Ontario, School of Dentistry
519-661-4074
http://dentistry.uwo.ca
McGill University, Dentistry Building
514-398-7227
www.mcgill.ca/dentistry
University of Montreal, Admissions
514-343-7076
www.medent.umontreal.ca
Université Laval, Faculte de Medecine Dentaire
418-656-2247
www.ulaval.ca/fmd
Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University
902-494-2824
www.dentistry.dal.ca |
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2. Becoming a CAO Member
Question:
How do I become a CAO member?
Answer:
To join CAO, simply download our printable Membership Application Form (PDF), and mail or fax your completed Application to the address indicated
on the form.
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3. Orthodontic Statistics
Question:
I am doing a project on Orthodontics as a career. Can you please give me
as much information and statistics as possible.
Answer:
The Canadian Association of Orthodontists does
not keep that type of information. Other sources you can try are, the American
Orthodontic Association (www.braces.org),
the American Dental Association (www.ada.org)
or the Canadian Dental Association (www.cda-adc.ca).
Links to all of these associations and others can be found in the LINKS section of our website. |
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4. Orthodontic specialists outside of Canada
wishing to practise in Canada
Question:
I am an orthodontic specialist in Ireland. I will be moving
to Canada and would like to know what are the requirements to validate my
education and degrees.
Answer:
In Canada health is a provincial matter. If you
contact the provincial regulatory body in the province where you wish to
practise, they can advise you as to their requirements. Below is a list
of the regulatory bodies for each province.
Dental Regulatory Authorities
Provincial Dental Board Of Nova Scotia
Phone 902-492-0301
E-Mail: pdbs@hfx.eastlink.ca
Manitoba Dental Association
Phone 204-453-0055
E-Mail: mlasko@mb.sympatico.ca
College Of Dental Surgeons Of British Columbia
Phone 604-736-3621
E-Mail: Postmaster@cdsbc.org
Royal College Of Dental Surgeons Of Ontario
Phone 416-961-6555
Dental Council Of Prince Edward Island
Phone 902-628-8088
Newfoundland Dental Board
Phone 709-579-2391
Email: nldb@nf.aibn.com |
The Alberta Dental Association
Phone 780-432-1012
E-Mail: cindyada@telusplanet.net
Website: www.abda.ab.ca
College Of Dental Surgeons Of Saskatchewan
Phone 306-244-5072
L'Ordres Des Dentistes Du Quebec
Phone 514-875-8511
Website: www.odq.qc.ca
New Brunswick Dental Society
Phone 506-452-8575
E-Mail: nbds@nb.albn.com
Professional Licencing, Government Of N.W.T. Health
& Social Services
Phone 867-920-8058
Consumer and Commercial Services (Yukon)
Phone 867-667-5111 |
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5. Orthodontic specialists with Differences
of Opinion
Question:
The first orthodontic specialist we visited recommended the removal of four teeth
and braces to align our son's teeth. Our friend recommended we visit her
orthodontic specialist for another opinion. The second opinion was to place braces
and align the teeth with no extractions. How do I determine who is right?
Answer:
The first step in making your choice is to define your goals. For example,
do you want to change your son's profile? Both of the above treatments would
affect his profile differently. Discussing your goals with the orthodontic specialist
could help to determine which treatment is best.
A second step would be to simply seek a third opinion.
As you get more information, you may find it easier to decide on how best
to proceed. As well, you may wish to discuss your options with your family
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6. Why a difference in price?
Question:
I have visited an orthodontic specialist in Ottawa and they quoted a fee for braces
to fix my top and bottom teeth. My friend in Sudbury is getting the same
treatment and is paying $400 less. Why is there a difference? What is the
average price for braces? Is this covered by my provincal health plan, OHIP?
Answer:
The cost for orthodontic treatment is determined by several factors. Some
of the things considered are; the nature and severity of your problem, complicating
factors such as gum problems and missing teeth. Although you and your friend
are receiving upper and lower braces, they can be used to treat a variety
of different problems, some much more complicated than others.
Each office may charge a fee that they determine is appropriate
for correcting your problems. Our association does not survey its members
offices so we cannot provide an estimate of average fees.
Provincial health plans in Canada do not cover dental treatment.
Many private plans do provide some form of orthodontic coverage. If you
have this type of insurance, be sure to mention it at you first visit to
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