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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CADTR Featured in The Registrar Magazine

CDTO is sharing CADTR’s recent feature in the Spring issue of The Registrar magazine. As a system partner and member of CADTR, CDTO recognizes CADTR’s important role in supporting transparency, clarity, and consistency across the registration and credentialing...

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2026 SPDP Cycle C Submissions Now Open

As per CDTO’s Quality Assurance Program, all RDTs must participate in a three-year Professional Development (PD) reporting cycle. This mandatory requirement ensures that registrants maintain the level of knowledge, skill, and judgment necessary to practice the...

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Welcome New RDTs

CDTO extends a warm welcome to all new RDTs joining the profession. Congratulations on reaching this important milestone and beginning your professional journey in dental technology. Your achievement reflects dedication, hard work, and commitment to professional...

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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.