How to Become a Dental Technician in New Brunswick
Do you need a licence?
Licence required
You must be registered with the New Brunswick Dental Technicians' Association to work as a dental technician in New Brunswick or to use a protected title.
- Protected titles
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“Dental Technician New Brunswick Dental Technicians' Association”
From www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/post-secondary_education_tra..., checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Licence required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 4 steps, listed one-time fees $250
- Licensed in another province: 4 steps, listed one-time fees $250
- Trained outside Canada: 4 steps, listed one-time fees $250
- Annual fees
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- Annual Registration fee Regular Registered Member (RDT): $375 (for Regular Registered Members (RDT))
Source
“Annual Registration fee Regular Registered Member (RDT) $375.00”
newbrunswickdentaltechsassoc.ca/competency-profile-for-canadian-den... - Annual Registration Fee non-registered member: $200 (for non-registered members)
Source
“Annual Registration Fee non-registered member$200.00”
newbrunswickdentaltechsassoc.ca/competency-profile-for-canadian-den...
- Annual Registration fee Regular Registered Member (RDT): $375 (for Regular Registered Members (RDT))
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
0 of 4 done
- Listed one-time fees: $250
- 3 steps without a listed fee
- Annual fees: $375 (for Regular Registered Members (RDT)), $200 (for non-registered members)
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The applicant must complete the credentialing and competency assessment process administered by the Canadian Alliance of Dental Technology Regulators.
Source
“all individuals wishing to work in the province of New Brunswick as a Registered Dental Technician and who wish to register with the NBDTA must have completed the credentialing and competency assessment process, which is administered by the Canadian Alliance of Dental Technology Regulators.”
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After passing the CADTR process, the applicant contacts the NBDTA by email to begin the application process.
Source
“Once the individual has successfully passed the CADTR credentialing process, they may contact the NBDTA by email to begin the application process.”
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The applicant presents their results and applies for membership with the association, paying the application fee before the application can be processed.
- Membership Application fee: $250
Source
“Membership Application fee $250.00”
newbrunswickdentaltechsassoc.ca/competency-profile-for-canadian-den...
Source
“The individual will present their results and apply for membership with the association. An application fee of $250.00 is required before the application can be processed.”
newbrunswickdentaltechsassoc.ca/competency-profile-for-canadian-den... - Membership Application fee: $250
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Upon being granted membership, the applicant is added to the Association Registry and receives the associated benefits.
Source
“Upon granting of membership, the individual will be added to the Association Registry and will be granted the benefits that come along with that.”
newbrunswickdentaltechsassoc.ca/competency-profile-for-canadian-den...
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $250
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Application | $250 | 100% |
| One-time total | $250 | 100% |
3 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Annual fees Paid every year, so not part of the one-time total.
- Annual Registration fee Regular Registered Member (RDT): $375 (for Regular Registered Members (RDT))
Source
“Annual Registration fee Regular Registered Member (RDT) $375.00”
newbrunswickdentaltechsassoc.ca/competency-profile-for-canadian-den... - Annual Registration Fee non-registered member: $200 (for non-registered members)
Source
“Annual Registration Fee non-registered member$200.00”
newbrunswickdentaltechsassoc.ca/competency-profile-for-canadian-den...
Licensed in another province
0 of 4 done
- Listed one-time fees: $250
- 3 steps without a listed fee
- Annual fees: $375 (for Regular Registered Members (RDT)), $200 (for non-registered members)
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The applicant must complete the credentialing and competency assessment process administered by the Canadian Alliance of Dental Technology Regulators.
Source
“all individuals wishing to work in the province of New Brunswick as a Registered Dental Technician and who wish to register with the NBDTA must have completed the credentialing and competency assessment process, which is administered by the Canadian Alliance of Dental Technology Regulators.”
newbrunswickdentaltechsassoc.ca/competency-profile-for-canadian-den... -
After passing the CADTR process, the applicant contacts the NBDTA by email to begin the application process.
Source
“Once the individual has successfully passed the CADTR credentialing process, they may contact the NBDTA by email to begin the application process.”
newbrunswickdentaltechsassoc.ca/competency-profile-for-canadian-den... -
The applicant presents their results and applies for membership with the association, paying the application fee before the application can be processed.
- Membership Application fee: $250
Source
“Membership Application fee $250.00”
newbrunswickdentaltechsassoc.ca/competency-profile-for-canadian-den...
Source
“The individual will present their results and apply for membership with the association. An application fee of $250.00 is required before the application can be processed.”
newbrunswickdentaltechsassoc.ca/competency-profile-for-canadian-den... - Membership Application fee: $250
-
Upon being granted membership, the applicant is added to the Association Registry and receives the associated benefits.
Source
“Upon granting of membership, the individual will be added to the Association Registry and will be granted the benefits that come along with that.”
newbrunswickdentaltechsassoc.ca/competency-profile-for-canadian-den...
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $250
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Application | $250 | 100% |
| One-time total | $250 | 100% |
3 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Annual fees Paid every year, so not part of the one-time total.
- Annual Registration fee Regular Registered Member (RDT): $375 (for Regular Registered Members (RDT))
Source
“Annual Registration fee Regular Registered Member (RDT) $375.00”
newbrunswickdentaltechsassoc.ca/competency-profile-for-canadian-den... - Annual Registration Fee non-registered member: $200 (for non-registered members)
Source
“Annual Registration Fee non-registered member$200.00”
newbrunswickdentaltechsassoc.ca/competency-profile-for-canadian-den...
Trained outside Canada
0 of 4 done
- Listed one-time fees: $250
- 3 steps without a listed fee
- Annual fees: $375 (for Regular Registered Members (RDT)), $200 (for non-registered members)
-
The applicant must complete the credentialing and competency assessment process administered by the Canadian Alliance of Dental Technology Regulators.
Source
“all individuals wishing to work in the province of New Brunswick as a Registered Dental Technician and who wish to register with the NBDTA must have completed the credentialing and competency assessment process, which is administered by the Canadian Alliance of Dental Technology Regulators.”
newbrunswickdentaltechsassoc.ca/competency-profile-for-canadian-den... -
After passing the CADTR process, the applicant contacts the NBDTA by email to begin the application process.
Source
“Once the individual has successfully passed the CADTR credentialing process, they may contact the NBDTA by email to begin the application process.”
newbrunswickdentaltechsassoc.ca/competency-profile-for-canadian-den... -
The applicant presents their results and applies for membership with the association, paying the application fee before the application can be processed.
- Membership Application fee: $250
Source
“Membership Application fee $250.00”
newbrunswickdentaltechsassoc.ca/competency-profile-for-canadian-den...
Source
“The individual will present their results and apply for membership with the association. An application fee of $250.00 is required before the application can be processed.”
newbrunswickdentaltechsassoc.ca/competency-profile-for-canadian-den... - Membership Application fee: $250
-
Upon being granted membership, the applicant is added to the Association Registry and receives the associated benefits.
Source
“Upon granting of membership, the individual will be added to the Association Registry and will be granted the benefits that come along with that.”
newbrunswickdentaltechsassoc.ca/competency-profile-for-canadian-den...
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $250
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Application | $250 | 100% |
| One-time total | $250 | 100% |
3 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Annual fees Paid every year, so not part of the one-time total.
- Annual Registration fee Regular Registered Member (RDT): $375 (for Regular Registered Members (RDT))
Source
“Annual Registration fee Regular Registered Member (RDT) $375.00”
newbrunswickdentaltechsassoc.ca/competency-profile-for-canadian-den... - Annual Registration Fee non-registered member: $200 (for non-registered members)
Source
“Annual Registration Fee non-registered member$200.00”
newbrunswickdentaltechsassoc.ca/competency-profile-for-canadian-den...
Requirements
Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick Dental Technicians' Association
Already licensed in another province?
Not stated
The pages do not state how someone already licensed in another Canadian province or territory registers in New Brunswick. Source
“3. has previously been a RDT within Canada but has allowed their status to expire”
newbrunswickdentaltechsassoc.ca/competency-profile-for-canadian-den...
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick Dental Technicians' Association
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick Dental Technicians' Association
Exams
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Certification Examinations for Registration
Source
“To be considered a Registered Dental Technician (RDT) in New Brunswick, individuals must have completed the Certification Examinations for Registration and then must be registered with the NBDTA.”
newbrunswickdentaltechsassoc.ca/application-for-nbdta-membership
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick Dental Technicians' Association
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick Dental Technicians' Association
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick Dental Technicians' Association
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick | $21.96 | $26.43 | $29.85 | Undetermined |
| Canada | $19.00 | $29.00 | $45.00 | — |
Dental technicians in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Licence required
- Alberta Licence required
- Saskatchewan Licence required
- Manitoba Not confirmed yet
- Ontario Licence required
- Quebec Licence required
- Nova Scotia Licence required
- Prince Edward Island Licence required
- Newfoundland and Labrador Licence required
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Sources checked
- Certified Occupations www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/post-secondary_education_tra... · fetched October 10, 2026
- NBDTA - Becoming a Member newbrunswickdentaltechsassoc.ca/competency-profile-for-canadian-den... · fetched October 10, 2026
- NBDTA - Who We Are newbrunswickdentaltechsassoc.ca/application-for-nbdta-membership · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a dental technician in New Brunswick?
Yes. Registration with the New Brunswick Dental Technicians' Association is required to practise in New Brunswick.
Which exams are required?
Certification Examinations for Registration.
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