News & Events
146th Board Meeting Materials Are Now Available
The CDTO's 146th Board Meeting is scheduled for Friday, December 5, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Board meetings are open to the public and anyone can attend virtually. The meeting materials are available below and on the Board of Directors page. Please note a...
Holiday Office Closure
Please note that the CDTO will be closed for the holidays beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and will re-open on Friday, January 2, 2026, during regular business hours. Phone and email messages received during this period will be reviewed and...
As of Right Legislation in Effect January 1, 2026
The Ontario government has now passed legislative amendments expanding Ontario’s “As of Right” provisions. These changes will allow eligible regulated health professionals who are licensed elsewhere in Canada to begin working in Ontario without delay. For the College...
Stay Ahead in 2025: How RDTs Can Reach Their CE Credit Goals
RDTs play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality care to patients across Ontario. One of the most effective ways to maintain and enhance this standard is through active participation in professional development activities throughout the year. In 2025, there...
Call for PLAR Mentors and Evaluators: Support the PLAR Pilot and Help Future RDTs Succeed
Call for PLAR Mentor The Canadian Alliance of Dental Technology Regulators (CADTR) is piloting a Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) pathway and seeks experienced Dental Technology professionals to serve as PLAR Mentors. Mentors provide non-evaluative...
Spectrum Day – Peer Circles
Peer Circles provide an ideal environment for inter-professional communication and collaboration that ultimately benefit patient care. Join us at Spectrum Day to discuss interesting and challenging scenarios experienced in the dental technology profession today. RDTs...
Office Closure for Thanksgiving
Please note that the College Office will be closed on Monday, October 13 in observance of Thanksgiving. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, October 14. We appreciate your understanding and wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving!
New Resource: Verifying RDT Identifiers on Dental Technology Invoices
The College of Dental Technologists of Ontario (CDTO) is committed to supporting our partners in promoting clarity and consistency when processing dental technology invoices. As of September 2024, the CDTO has discontinued the issuance of stamps to Registered Dental...
CDTO Board Elections – Call for Nominations!
The College of Dental Technologists of Ontario is holding elections for two positions on its Board of Directors in the Eastern District. This is your opportunity to help shape the future of dental technology regulation and make a lasting impact on your profession. ...
Request For Proposals Now Open: Development of a Modular, Single-Discipline Performance-Based Assessment
The College of Dental Technologists of Alberta (CDTA), in partnership with the Canadian Alliance of Dental Technology Regulators (CADTR), is pleased to announce an exciting Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of a modular, single-discipline...