Dentist Licence: Moving from Nova Scotia to Ontario
The short answer
Not stated
Dentists licensed in another Canadian province or territory can apply for registration in Ontario through labour mobility, but licences cannot be directly transferred and they must still meet Ontario's standard registration requirements. Source
“No, dental licences cannot be directly transferred between provinces or territories.”
rcdso.org/become-a-dentist/out-of-province-applicants
Both provinces
| Licensed in Nova Scotia | Moving to Ontario | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | Nova Scotia Regulator of Dentistry and Dental Assisting | Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario |
| Guide | Dentist in Nova Scotia | Dentist in Ontario |
Steps to transfer
Not stated by the regulator Check with Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario
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