For Applicants

How to Become a Registered Dental Technologist in Ontario

To practice in the province of Ontario as a dental technologist, you must be registered with the College of Dental Technologists of Ontario (CDTO). The College’s application process is designed to ensure a fair and transparent assessment of the qualifications and competency of all applicants.

If you have any questions about applying to the College, please contact the Registration team at info@cdto.ca or (416) 438-5003.

ROUTES OF ENTRY

I am a first-time applicant from an approved Dental Technology program in Canada

I am a first-time applicant and graduated from a non-approved dental health program outside of Canada

I am a first-time applicant and graduated from a non-approved dental health program in Canada

I am registered in another province in Canada as an RDT, DT or TPAD

If you have any questions about applying to the College, please contact the Registration team at info@cdto.ca or (416) 438-5003.

KEY DATES

Knowledge Based Assessment (KBA)

Friday, March 10, 2023

Performance Based Assessment (PBA)

Fall 2023 dates to be announced

Jurisprudence and Ethics Exam

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

IMPORTANT: Examination dates are subject to change

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