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Dental technician initial licence

Click on the category below for the application package. To learn more about the licence categories, please visit the dental technician licences page.  

NOTE: As part of the application process, applicants will have to undergo a criminal record check (CRC) process conducted by the Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General. BCCOHP will send your CRC to the Ministry on your behalf for processing after you submit your initial payment and your notarized copy of two pieces of photo ID.  

If you would like to check on the status of your CRC, please contact the ministry at 1-855-587-0185 (press option two). You can also find more information on the ministry’s website here.   

The general application processing time is eight weeks. Please note that incomplete applications or insufficient information may delay your application process.   

This licence category is for dental technicians who will be practising dental technology.  

General registration requirements 

  • a recognized dental technician education program   
  • Successful completion of the Credentialing and Competency Assessment process administered by the Canadian Alliance of Dental Technology Regulators no more than three years before date of your application for licence to BCCOHP. 
    For information about the scheduled assessments and application deadlines, please use this link: CADTR Home Page.
    • If your assessment was completed more than three years ago, and/or you are not currently licensed or registered in another Canadian jurisdiction, you may have to complete an equivalency determination process. You can continue to submit an application. BCCOHP staff will reach out to provide further information upon receipt and review of your application. 

Application package 

IMPORTANT: If you have ever been or are currently licensed or registered in another province or country, please contact that provincial or national regulatory body to request a Certificate of Standing or Letter of Standing for your BCCOHP application. The Certificate must be delivered directly to BCCOHP from the licensing/regulating body in a sealed envelope. 

The Certificate is valid for up to 60 days from the date that it was signed. If applicant does not have their licensing process completed within the 60 days, a new Certificate will be required.  

Individuals who have not completed their dental technology education at one of the approved programs in Canada must have their academic credentials verified and assessed through the Credentialing process of the Canadian Alliance of Dental Technology Regulators (CADTR).  

Applicants can find additional information on the CADTR website about the credential evaluation process and how to apply for credential evaluation.  

This licence category is available to dental technicians for the purpose of conducting or participating in education or training relating to dental technology, or delivering an examination or assessment that is sponsored by an agency approved by the licence committee.  

General licensing requirements  

  • Holds current licence or registration in another jurisdiction as the equivalent of a licensed dental technician in BC and is not subject to any practice restrictions, limits or conditions relevant to the practice of a licensed dental hygienist in BC. 

Licence conditions  

  • may be granted for a period not exceeding 30 days and may be granted again to a previous temporary licensee  
  • may only practise dental technology for the purpose described above and must not practise dental technology on a fee-for-service basis.  

Application package  

Temporary registration   

IMPORTANT: If you have ever been or are currently licensed or registered in another province or country, please contact that provincial or national regulatory body to request a Certificate of Standing or Letter of Standing for your BCCOHP application. The certificate must be delivered directly to BCCOHP from the licensing/regulating body in a sealed envelope.  

The certificate is valid for up to 60 days from the date that it was signed. If the applicant does not have their licensing process completed within the 60 days, a new certificate will be required.