Dental Technician Licence: Moving from Prince Edward Island to Nova Scotia
The short answer
Direct transfer
An applicant who holds an unrestricted practising licence, in good standing, from a dental technology regulator in another Canadian jurisdiction may become registered and licensed as a dental technologist in Nova Scotia under the CFTA stream without retaking the entry-to-practice assessment. 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 technologist in Nova Scotia.”
oralhealthns.ca/registration-as-a-dental-technologist/dt-applicants...
Both provinces
| Licensed in Prince Edward Island | Moving to Nova Scotia | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | — | Nova Scotia Regulator of Dental Hygiene, Dental Technology, and Denturism |
| Guide | Dental technician in Prince Edward Island | Dental technician in Nova Scotia |
Steps to transfer
Pay all fees
Source
“All fees must be paid before your application will be considered complete.”
oralhealthns.ca/registration-as-a-dental-technologist/dt-applicants...Interview with the Registrar
Source
“Applicants are required to meet with the Registrar, virtually.”
oralhealthns.ca/registration-as-a-dental-technologist/dt-applicants...
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Regulator of Dental Hygiene, Dental Technology, and Denturism
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