Job requirements Orthodontist in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as an orthodontist in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Dentists (NOC 31110).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Dentists
  • Two to four years of pre-dentistry university studies or, in Quebec, completion of a college program in sciences and a university degree from a recognized dental program are required.
  • Licensing by a provincial or territorial regulatory body is required.
  • Dentists in general practice can move into a specialized practice through advanced training.
  • Oral and maxillofacial surgeons
  • Four to seven years of specialty residency training in oral and maxillofacial surgery are required.
  • Orthodontists
  • Three years advanced orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics program accredited by the Canadian Dental Association is required.
  • Prosthodontists
  • Three years advanced prosthodontics program accredited by the Canadian Dental Association is required.

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 Dentists

Manitoba

Job title Dentist & Dental Specialist
Regulated
Regulatory body: Manitoba Dental Association

New Brunswick

Job title Dentist
Regulated

Newfoundland and Labrador

Job title Dentist
Regulated

Nova Scotia

Job title Dentist
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Dentist
Regulated

Prince Edward Island

Job title Dentist
Regulated

Québec

Job title Dentist
Regulated

Saskatchewan

Job title Dentist
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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