Dental Hygienist Licence: Moving from Nova Scotia to British Columbia
The short answer
Direct transfer
Dental hygienists licensed or registered in another Canadian jurisdiction recognized under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement are eligible to apply for licence to practise in BC. Source
“Dental hygienists licensed or registered in another Canadian jurisdiction recognized under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), are eligible to apply for licence to practice in BC.”
oralhealthbc.ca/licensure/dh-licensing-renewal/licensing-resources-dh
Both provinces
| Licensed in Nova Scotia | Moving to British Columbia | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | Nova Scotia Regulator of Dental Hygiene, Dental Technology, and Denturism | BC College of Oral Health Professionals of BC |
| Guide | Dental hygienist in Nova Scotia | Dental hygienist 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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