Dental Hygienist Licence: Moving from Ontario to Nova Scotia
The short answer
Direct transfer
An applicant who holds an unrestricted practising licence in good standing in another Canadian jurisdiction may become registered and licensed in Nova Scotia, subject to verification of registration and possible additional requirements only where a legitimate objective has been posted under the CFTA for that jurisdiction. Source
“An applicant who is currently registered/licensed in the 'Practising' category, or equivalent without restrictions, and in good standing, in another Canadian jurisdiction, may become registered/licensed as a dental hygienist in Nova Scotia.”
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Both provinces
| Licensed in Ontario | Moving to Nova Scotia | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario | Nova Scotia Regulator of Dental Hygiene, Dental Technology, and Denturism |
| Guide | Dental hygienist in Ontario | Dental hygienist in Nova Scotia |
Steps to transfer
Send verification forms
Source
“Complete Part A of the NSRDHDTD Verification of Registration Form and send it directly to each jurisdiction where you are, or have been previously certified, licensed, or registered as a dental hygienist.”
oralhealthns.ca/registration-as-a-dental-hygienist/dh-applicants-cu...Complete registration process
Source
“All fees must be paid before your application will be considered complete.”
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Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Regulator of Dental Hygiene, Dental Technology, and Denturism
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