Province comparison
Dental Technician 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: Not confirmed yet
- Ontario: Licence required
- Quebec: Licence required
- New Brunswick: Licence required
- Nova Scotia: Licence required
- Prince Edward Island: Licence required
- Newfoundland and Labrador: Licence required
- Yukon: Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories: Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut: Not confirmed yet
Compare the provinces
Listed one-time fees
| Where | Fees | Route | No-fee steps |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Not listed | Trained outside Canada | 4 |
| Alberta | $250 | Trained in Canada | 3 |
| Saskatchewan | Not listed | — | — |
| Ontario | Not listed | Trained outside Canada | 4 |
| New Brunswick | $250 | Trained outside Canada | 3 |
| Nova Scotia | Not listed | Trained outside Canada | 3 |
Listed time
Time not stated for every step: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.
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 | Credentialing and Competency Assessment process | — | Not listed | — | $31.73 an hour | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Alberta | Trained in Canada | Dental Technology Entry-to-Practice Assessment (DTETPA) | — | $250 (Trained in Canada) | — | $28.75 an hour | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Saskatchewan | — | registration exam, practical | — | Not listed | — | $26.98 an hour | Good (4 of 5) |
| Ontario | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | Dental Technology Entry-to-Practice Assessment (DTETPA), Knowledge Based Assessment (KBA), Performance Based Assessment (PBA), Jurisprudence & Ethics Examination | — | Not listed | — | $29.41 an hour | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| New Brunswick | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | Certification Examinations for Registration | — | $250 (Trained outside Canada) | — | $26.43 an hour | Undetermined |
| Nova Scotia | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | Dental Technology Entry-to-Practice Assessment (DTETPA) | IELTS Academic 6.5 overall | Not listed | — | $28.00 an hour | Moderate (3 of 5) |
Moving between provinces
- Direct transfer (24)
- Not stated (48)
All answers as a table
Demand and pay
Median wage
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $19.00 | $29.00 | $45.00 |
| British Columbia | $21.63 | $31.73 | $41.25 |
| Alberta | $18.00 | $28.75 | $34.62 |
| Saskatchewan | $20.69 | $26.98 | $41.65 |
| Manitoba | $21.25 | $25.00 | $32.00 |
| Ontario | $20.94 | $29.41 | $41.74 |
| Quebec | $21.19 | $27.95 | $34.58 |
| New Brunswick | $21.96 | $26.43 | $29.85 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50 | $28.00 | $41.00 |
| Prince Edward Island | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $20.15 | $27.35 | $30.72 |
| 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 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Saskatchewan | Good (4 of 5) |
| Manitoba | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Ontario | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Quebec | Limited (2 of 5) |
| New Brunswick | Outlook not determined |
| Nova Scotia | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Prince Edward Island | Outlook not determined |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Outlook not determined |
| 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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