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The British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals, established under the Health Professions Act, licenses and regulates dental technicians and the practice of dental technology in British Columbia. In order to practice dental technology in British Columbia, applicants must complete the registration process, and obtain a license and certificate to practice.
To obtain a list of required application documents, please choose the appropriate applicant category.
All registration applications take five to six weeks to process from the date that a complete application is received.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact BCCOHP.
In order to be eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Dental Technician (RDT) with BCCOHP, applicants must have completed successfully a recognized dental technician education program and the Credentialing and Competency Assessment process administered by the Canadian Alliance of Dental Technology Regulators.
For information about the scheduled assessments and application deadlines, please use this link: CADTR Home Page.
Once you have completed the above, you may submit an application for registration with BCCOHP.
To apply for dental technician registration with the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals, please complete and submit the Application for Registration.
Applicants are also required to complete the BCCOHP’s Jurisprudence Module (JEM). BCCOHP staff will contact you for access to complete the module upon receipt of your application.
Note: If you are currently registered as an RDT in another Canadian jurisdiction, you are not required to complete credentialing and competency assessment.
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.
To apply for student registration with the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals, please complete and submit the Application for Student Registration.
Applicants are also required to complete the BCCOHP’s Jurisprudence Module (JEM). BCCOHP staff will contact you for access to complete the module upon receipt of your application.