Province comparison
Dental Hygienist Licensing by Province
Licence status by province and territory
Boundaries simplified for display. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census boundary files.
- Licence required
- Not confirmed yet
- British Columbia: Licence required
- Alberta: Licence required
- Saskatchewan: Licence required
- Manitoba: Licence required
- Ontario: Licence required
- Quebec: Not confirmed yet
- New Brunswick: Licence required
- Nova Scotia: Licence required
- Prince Edward Island: Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador: Licence required
- Yukon: Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories: Licence required
- Nunavut: Not confirmed yet
Compare the provinces
Listed one-time fees
| Where | Fees | Route | No-fee steps |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Not listed | Trained outside Canada | 2 |
| Alberta | $350 | Trained outside Canada | 3 |
| Saskatchewan | Not listed | Trained in Canada | 2 |
| Manitoba | Not listed | Trained outside Canada | 2 |
| Ontario | $465 | Trained outside Canada | 6 |
| New Brunswick | Not listed | Trained outside Canada | 2 |
| Nova Scotia | Not listed | Trained outside Canada | 8 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Not listed | Trained outside Canada | 4 |
Listed time
Time not stated for every step: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Side by side
| Where | Routes | Exams | Language | Listed fees | Listed time | Median wage | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | National Dental Hygiene Certification Examination (NDHCE), Canadian Performance Exam in Dental Hygiene (CPEDH) | — | Not listed | — | $55.00 an hour | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Alberta | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | National Dental Hygiene Certification Exam (NDHCE), ACDH Jurisprudence Examination, Canadian Performance Examination in Dental Hygiene (CPEDH) | — | $350 (Trained outside Canada) | — | $60.00 an hour | Good (4 of 5) |
| Saskatchewan | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province | National Certification | — | Not listed | — | $51.00 an hour | Good (4 of 5) |
| Manitoba | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | National Dental Hygiene Certification Examination (NDHCE) | — | Not listed | — | $47.00 an hour | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Ontario | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | National Dental Hygiene Certification Examination (NDHCE), Canadian Performance Exam in Dental Hygiene (CPEDH), Jurisprudence Examination, CDHO Written Assessment, CDHO Clinical Competency Evaluation, Professional Competency Assessment | — | $465 (Trained outside Canada) | — | $44.00 an hour | Good (4 of 5) |
| New Brunswick | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | National Dental Hygiene Certification Exam, clinical assessment approved by Council | — | Not listed | — | $42.00 an hour | Good (4 of 5) |
| Nova Scotia | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | Clinical (performance-based) exams | — | Not listed | — | $38.10 an hour | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | National Dental Hygiene Certification Examination (NDHCE), Canadian Performance Exam in Dental Hygiene (CPEDH), National Certification Exam | — | Not listed | — | $50.00 an hour | Moderate (3 of 5) |
Moving between provinces
- Direct transfer (32)
- Not stated (40)
All answers as a table
Demand and pay
Median wage
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $32.00 | $45.00 | $60.00 |
| British Columbia | $43.59 | $55.00 | $65.00 |
| Alberta | $50.00 | $60.00 | $75.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $26.44 | $51.00 | $60.00 |
| Manitoba | $43.00 | $47.00 | $53.97 |
| Ontario | $33.00 | $44.00 | $53.67 |
| Quebec | $30.00 | $39.00 | $46.19 |
| New Brunswick | $35.58 | $42.00 | $46.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $35.00 | $38.10 | $44.00 |
| Prince Edward Island | $39.00 | $46.00 | $48.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $25.00 | $50.00 | $74.27 |
| Yukon | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Northwest Territories | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Nunavut | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
Job outlook
| Where | Outlook |
|---|---|
| British Columbia | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Alberta | Good (4 of 5) |
| Saskatchewan | Good (4 of 5) |
| Manitoba | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Ontario | Good (4 of 5) |
| Quebec | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| New Brunswick | Good (4 of 5) |
| Nova Scotia | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Prince Edward Island | Good (4 of 5) |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Yukon | Outlook not determined |
| Northwest Territories | Outlook not determined |
| Nunavut | Outlook not determined |
Tools and tables
- Licence transfer checker Already licensed in one province? See what another province asks for.
- Roadmap builder Your steps, listed fees and time for one occupation and province.
- Language test scores Minimum IELTS, CELPIP and other scores, by occupation and province.
- Credential assessments Which regulators ask for an assessment of your education.
- Licensing exams Which exams each regulator asks for.
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