Dental Assistant Licence: Moving from Ontario to British Columbia
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 Ontario | Moving to British Columbia | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | — | BC College of Oral Health Professionals of BC |
| Guide | Dental assistant in Ontario | Dental assistant in British Columbia |
Steps to transfer
Not stated by the regulator Check with BCCOHP
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with BCCOHP
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