Dental Technologist
Working in Ontario
The College of Dental Technologists of Ontario regulates dental technologists in Ontario. The College can help you learn about registration requirements. You can call the College to set up an appointment or review the registration requirements on the College website.
Tools and Information
The Ontario Government has partnered with the College of Dental Technologists of Ontario to create a Career Map for internationally trained dental technologists. The Career Map explains in detail every step of the registration process including the credential assessment process, language requirements, licensing fees and other important information.
Getting Help
Entry to practice requirements: You can find information on how you can practise as a regulated dental technologist in Ontario on HealthForceOntario.
Bridge training programs: If you are qualified in your profession but new to Ontario, you may benefit from a bridging program. Bridging programs help qualified immigrants move more quickly into their professions without duplicating what they have already learned.
University of Toronto - Standardized Patient Program
Improving Medical Literacy: An Assessment and Training Program
Participants in this project will have their listening, speaking, writing and reading skills assessed.
The project includes a 40-hour language training program with online and in-class work.
This project builds on the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario’s Communication and Cultural Competence project.
DID YOU KNOW?
HealthForceOntario offers a number of services to health professionals, including a recruitment centre and jobs listing service.
Contact: Lynn Russell, Project Manager
Phone: (416) 967-5547
E-mail: l.russell@utoronto.ca
Website: www.utoronto.ca
Regulatory Body
College of Dental Technologists of Ontario
2100 Ellesmere Road, Suite 260
Scarborough, ON M1H 3B7
Phone: 416-438-5003
Fax: 416-438-5004
Email: info@cdto.ca
Website: www.cdto.ca
Learning More
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