Dentist Licence: Moving from Northwest Territories to Ontario
The short answer
Not stated
Dentists licensed in another Canadian province or territory can apply for registration in Ontario through labour mobility, but licences cannot be directly transferred and they must still meet Ontario's standard registration requirements. Source
“No, dental licences cannot be directly transferred between provinces or territories.”
rcdso.org/become-a-dentist/out-of-province-applicants
Both provinces
| Licensed in Northwest Territories | Moving to Ontario | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | Professional Licensing Office, NWT Health and Social Services | Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario |
| Guide | Dentist in Northwest Territories | Dentist in Ontario |
Steps to transfer
Not stated by the regulator Check with Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario
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