The short answer

Extra steps

Licensed dental assistants licensed or certified in another Canadian jurisdiction recognized under the CFTA must apply for an assessment of their credentials before applying for a licence in British Columbia.

Source
“Licensed dental assistants licensed or certified in another Canadian jurisdiction recognized under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), are eligible to apply for an assessment to practice in British Columbia.”
oralhealthbc.ca/licensure/licensure-renewal-lda/lda-licensure-info

Both provinces

Licensed in New BrunswickMoving to British Columbia
Licence status Licence required Licence required
Regulator New Brunswick Dental Society BC College of Oral Health Professionals of BC
Guide Dental assistant in New Brunswick Dental assistant in British Columbia

Steps to transfer

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Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with BCCOHP

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