ACDQ

What ACDQ does

ACDQ (Association des chirurgiens dentistes du Québec) is a non-profit professional association founded in 1966 that represents approximately 4,300 licensed dentists practicing in Quebec, Canada. Operated from Montreal with a staff of 11–50 employees, the organization pursues a tripartite mandate: studying, defending, and developing the professional, economic, and social interests of its members. The association functions as a trade-body for Quebec dentists, providing advocacy, operational services, and member-facing tools that span the practice-lifecycle from graduation to retirement.

ACDQ's core products are the Réseau ACDQ — a free electronic transmission service that lets member dentists submit dental insurance claims to insurers using approved dental software under a subscription contract — and the annual Fee Guide and Description of Dental Treatment Services, a 220-plus page reference document containing nearly 800 dental procedure codes with reference fees derived from independent operating-cost analysis. An Abbreviated Fee Guide is published for the public. The organization also runs the Programme VERT (GREEN Program), launched in 2019 with RECYC-QUÉBEC and environmental consultancy Stratzer, which provides clinics with waste-management tools and a pathway to IOR+ attestation. Additional products include the '200 Diagnoses' public awareness campaign, CDCP information resources tied to the federal Canadian Dental Care Plan, the 'danslesdents.ca' career-promotion campaign, and member access to Homewood Health's 24/7 physical and psychological well-being service.

ACDQ operates a recurring membership dues model (annual billing, pricing not publicly disclosed) with revenue augmented through exclusive partner offers and member-exclusive programs. Distribution is direct via the acdq.qc.ca member portal (login keyed to dentist permit numbers or delegate email) and a presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Strategic positioning rests on the association's mandate as the representative body for Quebec dentists, reinforced by media coverage in outlets including Radio-Canada, La Presse, and CBC, and by the 2024 Prix Projet Vert ICI+ sustainability recognition from Gala Envirolys.

Name

ACDQ

Legal name

ACDQ Inc.

Website

https://acdq.qc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ACDQ (Association des chirurgiens dentistes du Québec) is a non-profit professional association serving ~4,300 Quebec dentists with electronic claims transmission, annual fee guides, environmental programs, and advocacy on economic and regulatory issues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Dental Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLABAAAI

Membership/Subscription & Direct-Pay General Dentistry Practices

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/General & Family Dentistry

Keywords

• Dental association services
• Professional membership organization
• Electronic claims processing
• Dental fee guide
• Healthcare professional services

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: ACDQ generates revenue through membership dues from its 4,300 dentist members. Members receive access to integrated services including electronic transmission, fee guides, exclusive partner offers, and professional development resources.
2. Réseau ACDQ Service: Free electronic transmission service for claims processing, provided as a member benefit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ACDQ is a professional association serving approximately 4,300 dentist members in Quebec, Canada. Its primary offering is the Réseau ACDQ, a free electronic transmission service that enables dentists to electronically submit dental insurance claims to insurers using approved dental software. The association also produces an annual Fee Guide containing nearly 800 dental procedure codes across 220+ pages, the GREEN environmental program for dental clinics, and various member-exclusive benefits.

Product overview

ACDQ (Association des chirurgiens dentistes du Québec) is a professional association for dentists in Quebec serving 4,300 members. The core product is the Réseau ACDQ, an electronic dental claims transmission service that enables dentists to electronically submit claims to insurers using approved dental software. Supporting products include the annual Fee Guide and Description of Dental Treatment Services (a 220+ page reference with ~800 dental codes) and its Abbreviated Fee Guide for the public. The organization also operates Programme VERT, an environmental waste management program for dental clinics launched in 2019 with RECYC-QUÉBEC. Additional services include the 200 Diagnoses public awareness campaign, Canadian Dental Care Plan information resources, and member benefits such as the Homewood Health employee assistance program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Réseau ACDQ: A free electronic transmission service for dentists to submit dental insurance claims electronically.
• GREEN Program
• 200 Diagnoses

Products and services

• Réseau ACDQ Electronic Claims Transmission A free electronic transmission service that allows ACDQ member dentists to submit dental insurance claims directly to insurers electronically. Requires members to be in good standing, use ACDQ-approved dental software, and accept subscription contract terms.
• Fee Guide and Description of Dental Treatment Services An annual professional reference document of over 220 pages containing nearly 800 dental procedure codes. Serves as the primary technical guide for Quebec dentists and their staff to determine fees and code treatments, based on independent analysis of clinic operating costs.
• Abbreviated Fee Guide A simplified public version of the Fee Guide featuring the most commonly performed dental procedures with reference prices in an accessible format, designed to promote transparency for the general public.
• Programme VERT (GREEN Program) An environmental program providing practical tools for dental clinics to improve residual waste management. Includes toolkits, best practice guides, and training resources to help clinics reduce environmental impact while maintaining high hygiene standards. Developed in partnership with RECYC-QUÉBEC and Stratzer.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RECYC-QUÉBECcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019RECYC-QUÉBEC collaborated with ACDQ to launch the Programme VERT in 2019, an environmental program helping dental clinics manage residual waste. The partnership is designed to facilitate the IOR+ attestation from RECYC-QUÉBEC for participating clinics.
• StratzercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Stratzer, an environmental consulting firm, partnered with ACDQ to develop and deliver the Programme VERT tools and resources. ACDQ members have access to exclusive offers for Stratzer's environmental consulting services.
• Homewood HealthminorOthersHomewood Health provides physical and psychological well-being services available to ACDQ members. Members can reach Homewood Health 24/7 at designated phone numbers for employee assistance services.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Canadian Dental Association: National professional association representing dentists across Canada. Closely comparable to ACDQ in mandate (professional representation, advocacy, member services) and operating model, but operating at the federal rather than provincial level.
• Ordre des dentistes du Québec: Mandatory professional order governing all dentists practicing in Quebec. Directly comparable because it serves the same dentist population in the same province, with an overlapping (and partly regulatory) mandate that defines the boundary of ACDQ's role.
• American Dental Association: US national professional association for dentists. Comparable in mission (advocacy, member services, standards, fee references) and revenue model (membership dues), but serving the US dental workforce rather than Quebec.
• Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario: Provincial regulatory and professional body for Ontario dentists. Closely comparable to ACDQ in serving a single Canadian province's dentist population with a mix of regulatory and member-service functions.
• Association des médecins vétérinaires du Québec: Quebec professional association for veterinarians. Highly comparable to ACDQ in operating model (Quebec-only professional association, membership dues, advocacy, member benefits) despite serving a different profession.
• Barreau du Québec: Quebec professional order governing lawyers. Comparable to ACDQ as a Quebec-based professional membership organization with advocacy, member services, and a fee-reference role (in this case, legal fees and tariffs).

Regional players

• British Dental Association: UK professional association and trade union for dentists. Comparable in mandate (professional representation, advice, member services) but operating in a different geography and regulatory environment than ACDQ.
• Australian Dental Association: Australian national professional association for dentists. Comparable structure and member-service orientation to ACDQ, but operating under Australian healthcare and regulatory frameworks.
• Alberta Dental Association and College: Combined professional association and regulatory college for Alberta dentists. Comparable in serving a single Canadian provincial dentist base with advocacy and member-service functions.

Broad incumbents

• Association of Dental Support Organizations: Industry association for dental support organizations (DSOs) in North America. Comparable as a dental-sector membership association, but focused on group-practice support entities rather than individual practitioners like ACDQ.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/acdqquebec
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCepHv6B6I6dKHfxUBshynHw
• Facebookfacebook.com/acdqquebec
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/association-des-chirurgiens-dentistes-du-qu-bec

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Investors

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