RCDC – Fellowship Examination Application

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Application information for the 2026 Fellowship Examination

Individuals wishing to challenge the Fellowship Examination must ensure that the College receives the application requirements below by December 3, 2025. An application will only be considered to be complete when all requirements are received.

• The online application;
• Payment for all applicable fees; and,
• Proof of eligibility. *

* Proof of completion is required for applicants who have already completed their dental specialty training program.

Proof of enrollment is required for applicants who are in the final year of a dental specialty training program. For applicants enrolled in a DSATP or IDSF, proof of enrollment must be supplemented with confirmation of academic preparedness to challenge the Examination.

In addition, the College will require the following items from each applicant:

• A digital copy of the government-issued photo ID that will be used for identification during the Examination
• A photo for identification and conflict declaration purposes

Please provide information about your dental specialty training program below.

Enter expected program end date if your program is still in progress.

2026 Fellowship Examination Agreement

Language

For all specialties, the Fellowship Examination is offered in either English or French. Choice of language will apply to all aspects of the Examination process.

Language choice may not be changed after the application deadline.

Terms and Conditions

I hereby make application to The Royal College of Dentists of Canada (RCDC) in accordance with and subject to its Constitution, By-laws, and its rules or regulations.

I hereby agree that RCDC may at any time investigate the information submitted in this application and my reputation for complying with the standard of ethics of the profession. I authorize all individuals, institutions, and organizations with which I am currently or have been associated who may have information bearing on my professional qualifications, ethical standing, competence to release such information to RCDC, its staff, agents examiners, or officers.

I acknowledge that I will be disqualified from the application process in the event that any of the statements herein made by me are false, or in the event that any of the rules governing application for examination are violated by me, or in the event that I did not comply with or violated any of the provisions of the Constitution, By-laws, and the rules or regulations of RCDC. I agree to hold RCDC and its staff, agent, examiners or officers free from any damage or complaint by reason of any action they, or any of them, may take in connection with this application, and/or the failure of RCDC to admit me.

Confidentiality

I agree that my examination information may be shared with the National Dental Specialty Examination (NDSE) staff of The Royal College of Dentists of Canada. I understand that this information will be handled in accordance with the College’s privacy policy.

I acknowledge that, as an examination candidate of The Royal College of Dentists of Canada, I have access to examination content and information that must remain confidential. I hereby agree to protect the confidentiality of the examination content, and any discussion related to examination content before, during, and after the examinations.

I am aware that there is no expiration date to this Agreement.

I acknowledge that violation of this Agreement may result in failure of my examination, expulsion from the examination, or other penalties.

I understand that my application for the Fellowship Examination will not be considered complete until I have submitted the required documentation to the College before the application deadline of December 3, 2025.

Examination Policy

I confirm that I have read the Fellowship Examination Policy.

Technical requirements for virtual examinations

If my examination will take place virtually, I confirm that I have read the Preparing for the Virtual Examination resource document. I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that my equipment and internet connection meet the stated requirements.

Fellowship Examination/Examen de Fellowship

Application Fee*: $500 / Frais d’inscription*: 500 $

Examination Fee: $3,575 / Frais d’examen: 3575 $

* Non-refundable / non-remboursable

Payment for all applicable fees is required to complete an application to challenge the Fellowship Examination.

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