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.

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CDTO Launches Oral Health Month 2026 Awareness Campaign

New campaign highlights the role of dental technology in safe, accountable oral health care and directs Ontarians to key public-protection resources. In recognition of Oral Health Month 2026, the College of Dental Technologists of Ontario is launching a public...

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Holiday Office Closure

Our College will be closed on Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6 in recognition of the Easter holiday. We will reopen Tuesday, April 7  at 9:00 a.m. Visit our website to: •  find information on how to register •  file an online complaint •  complete a  mandatory...

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CDTO Releases 2024–2025 Annual Report

The CDTO has published its 2024–2025 Annual Report, highlighting the College’s work to protect the public interest by setting and enforcing ethical and professional standards for RDTs in Ontario. This year’s report outlines progress under CDTO’s 2024–2027 Strategic...

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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.