Job requirements Certified Dental Technician (CDT) in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a certified dental technician (CDT) in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Dental technologists, technicians and laboratory assistants (NOC 32112).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Dental technologists and technicians are required to complete a college program in dental technology or four or more years of on-the-job training under the supervision of a registered dental technologist or technician.
  • Registration with a regulatory body is required for dental technologists and technicians in all provinces except in Manitoba and the territories.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Alberta

Job title Dental Technologists
Regulated

British Columbia

Job title Dental Technician
Regulated

New Brunswick

Job title Dental Technician
Regulated

Newfoundland and Labrador

Job title Dental Technician
Regulated

Nova Scotia

Job title Dental Technologist And Technician
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Dental Technologist And Technician
Regulated

Québec

Job title Dental Technician
Regulated

Saskatchewan

Job title Dental Technicians And Technologists
Regulated

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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