Labour Mobility Route

Applicants Registered in Another Province 

There are two credentialling routes available to applicants who are registered in another province in Canada: (1) Labour Mobility and (2) As of Right. See below for full details on each route of entry. 

Labour Mobility Route

 

This credentialing route is available for applicants who are registered as a Registered Dental Technologist/Technician (RDT), Dental Technologist/Technician (DT) or Technologue en Prothèses et Appareils Dentaires (TPAD) with a Canadian Dental Technology Regulator (DTR). 

Step One- Ensure you meet the requirements for Labour Mobility

To qualify under the Labour Mobility provisions of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement you must:

  1. Hold a current, active and equivalent certificate of registration in one of the following provinces:  Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan and Quebec.
  2. Provide evidence of good standing at the time you apply for a General Certificate of Registration with the CDTO. That is, after successfully completing the Jurisprudence & Ethics exam (Step Two).  

Accepted evidence of good standing is a completed Authorization Form (Section 2), completed by each DTR where you are currently registered and sent directly to CDTO. You are responsible for paying any applicable fees directly to the DTR.  Completed Authorization Forms are valid for three (3) months from date of issue.

 

Authorization Forms completed by the DTR and sent directly to CDTO and are valid for a period of three (3) months from date of issue.  

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

Step Two – Prepare to Register with the College

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

 

 

Step Three – Apply to register with CDTO for General Certificate of Registration

  • Complete Online Application
  • Update profile Information and complete declarations
  • Pay New Application Evaluation and Processing Fee (non-refundable)
  • Upload required documents

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

Step Four – Register with CDTO

Once you have submitted your online application the college will review your application for completeness and will notify you of the outcome.

APPROVED

If your application is complete and you meet all of the registration requirements you will receive an email notification to complete the final step: payment of the registration fee.  Once payment is confirmed you will receive email confirmation of registration with the College and your registration number.

It is important to note that before you are legally authorized to practice the profession in Ontario and can use the protected title Registered Dental Technologist or RDT you must obtain Professional Liability Insurance (PLI).

Your wall certificate (General Certificate of Registration) and RDT Stamp will be sent to you by mail/courier.

INCOMPLETE

If your application is incomplete the College will contact you to help resolve any outstanding items, obtain clarification of information provided in your application or request additional documentation.

NOT APPROVED

If you do not meet all of the registration requirements the Registrar will refer your application to the Registration Committee for review.  You will be notified in writing of the referral and reasons for referral and be advised of your right to make written submissions within 30 days of receiving notice.  The Panel of the Registration Committee will review your file including submissions received and render a decision and provide a Decisions and reasons, including information on appeals.

As of Right

As of Right legislation in Ontario allows qualified dental technologists from other Canadian jurisdictions to work in Ontario for a one-time six-month period while completing their registration with CDTO. In order to be eligible for the As of Right route, requirements are set out under Ontario Regulation 321/25, Exemption – Restricted Titles, of the Dental Technology Act, 1991  and include: 

  • Holding the equivalent of Ontario’s General Class certificate of registration in another Canadian jurisdiction. 
  • Not having been denied registration with a Canadian regulatory body within two years of applying for registration in Ontario. 
  • Not having a finding of professional misconduct, incompetence or incapacity in a proceeding related to the profession. 
  • Not being the subject of any current professional misconduct, incompetence or incapacity proceeding, or any similar proceeding related to the profession. 
  • Holding professional liability insurance or benefits from professional liability coverage that extends coverage to Ontario. 
  • Only providing professional services to residents of Ontario while the person is physically present in Ontario.

To qualify for As of Right, individuals must:

The College will review the Attestation Form for completeness and will notify applicants of the outcome. This confirmation from the College can be used by practitioners to confirm As of Right eligibility with employers. Employers can also contact the Registrant Department at registration@cdto.ca or 416-438-5003 to confirm eligibility.

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