The College is a regulatory body established under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 to ensure competency and accountability of dental technologists practicing in the province of Ontario.
The College of Dental Technologists of Ontario (CDTO) is a regulatory body that serves and protects the public interest by regulating the profession of dental technology. The College regulates and ensures the ongoing competency and accountability of dental technologists, also known as registered dental technologists or RDT’s, practising in the province of Ontario.
Notice of holiday office closure on October 14
Our College will be closed on Monday, October 14 in recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen Tuesday, October 15 at 9:00 a.m. Visit our website to: • find information on how to register • file an online complaint • complete a mandatory reporting...
Clarification on RDT Identifier Requirements
As of September 2, 2024, RDTs must include the required identifiers on all specified documents, instead of the expired College-issued stamp. To assist RDTs, oral health professionals, and the public during this transition, the College has developed several resources:...
CADTR PBA Candidate Orientation
The Canadian Alliance of Dental Technology Regulators (CADTR) has launched a detailed PBA (Performance-Based Assessment) Candidate Orientation Video designed to support candidates in their preparation for the Performance Based Assessment (PBA). The video serves as an...
About the College
The College of Dental Technologists of Ontario (CDTO) is a regulatory body that serves and protects the public interest by regulating the profession of dental technology.
About the Profession
An RDT works together with authorized health professionals to customize the treatment for each patient, advising on materials and making suggestions about device options.
Protecting the Public
Every dental technologist in the province must meet the College of Dental Technologists of Ontario’s standards for entry into the profession and standards for professional conduct and practice.
