For Applicant
How to be become a licensed 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 registration@cdto.ca or (416) 438-5003.
ROUTES OF ENTRY
If you have any questions about applying to the College, please contact the Registration team at registration@cdto.ca or (416) 438-5003.
KEY DATES
Knowledge Based Assessment (KBA)
June 26, 2026 (Tentative) – Registration is open.
November 20, 2026 (Tentative) – Registration is open.
Performance Based Assessment (PBA)
Ontario PBA:
October 24, 2026 – Registration is open.
October 25, 2026 (Tentative) – Registration is not open.
Location: George Brown College, Waterfront Campus, 51 Dockside Dr., Toronto ON M5A 1B6
Alberta PBA:
October 31, 2026 – Registration is open.
November 1, 2026 (Tentative) – Registration is not open.
Alberta, NAIT Campus
*IMPORTANT: Assessment Dates and Fees are subject to change
Resources
Jurisprudence and Ethics Exam
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
IMPORTANT: Examination dates are subject to change
