Dentist Licence: Moving from Ontario to British Columbia
The short answer
Direct transfer
Dentists licensed or registered in another Canadian jurisdiction are recognized under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement and are eligible to apply for licence to practise dentistry in British Columbia. Source
“Dentists licensed or registered in another Canadian jurisdiction are recognized under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). They are eligible to apply for licence to practice dentistry in British Columbia.”
oralhealthbc.ca/licensure/dentist-licensure-renewal/dentist-licensu...
Both provinces
| Licensed in Ontario | Moving to British Columbia | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario | BC College of Oral Health Professionals of BC |
| Guide | Dentist in Ontario | Dentist in British Columbia |
Steps to transfer
Not stated by the regulator Check with BCCOHP
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with BCCOHP
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