How to Become a Dental Specialist in New Brunswick
Do you need a licence?
Licence required
You must be registered with the New Brunswick Dental Society to work as a dental specialist in New Brunswick or to use a protected title.
- Protected titles
- Dental Specialist
Show the source
“Dental Specialist: A dentist who has successfully completed an accredited, advanced educational program in a recognized dental specialty and holds such designation from the New Brunswick Dental Society.”
From nbdent.ca/oral-health/tooth-care-2, checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Licence required See the source
- Routes
- Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick Dental Society
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick Dental Society
Your roadmap
The steps are not listed yet.
Check the current steps with New Brunswick Dental Society.
Requirements
Education
A dental specialist must have successfully completed an accredited, advanced educational program in a recognized dental specialty.
Source
“Dental Specialist: A dentist who has successfully completed an accredited, advanced educational program in a recognized dental specialty and holds such designation from the New Brunswick Dental Society.”
nbdent.ca/oral-health/tooth-care-2
Already licensed in another province?
Not stated
The pages list dental specialist as a certified occupation regulated by the New Brunswick Dental Society but do not describe how someone licensed in another province registers. Source
“Dental Specialist | New Brunswick Dental Society”
www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/post-secondary_education_tra...
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick Dental Society
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick Dental Society
Exams
Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick Dental Society
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick Dental Society
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick Dental Society
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick Dental Society
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick | — | $132,000 | — | Very good (5 of 5) |
| Canada | $32,867 | $110,000 | $228,000 | — |
Dental specialists in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Not confirmed yet
- Alberta Not confirmed yet
- Saskatchewan Not confirmed yet
- Manitoba Not confirmed yet
- Ontario Not confirmed yet
- Quebec Not confirmed yet
- Nova Scotia Not confirmed yet
- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador Not confirmed yet
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Sources checked
- Tooth Care – New Brunswick Dental Society nbdent.ca/oral-health/tooth-care-2 · fetched October 10, 2026
- Certified Occupations www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/post-secondary_education_tra... · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a dental specialist in New Brunswick?
Yes. Registration with the New Brunswick Dental Society is required to practise in New Brunswick, and to use the title Dental Specialist.
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