Routes of Entry
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 – Registration is now closed.
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 – Registration is not open.
Location: NAIT Campus 11762 – 106 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 2R1
*IMPORTANT: Assessment Dates and Fees are subject to change. Check the CADTR website for the most up to date details.
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
