How to Become a Dental Therapist in Yukon
Do you need a licence?
Licence required
You must be registered with Government of Yukon (Professional Licensing) to work as a dental therapist in Yukon or to use a protected title.
- Protected titles
- dental therapist
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“A dental therapist licence allows you to: - use the title of dental therapist; and - work to the full extent of Yukon regulations.”
From yukon.ca/en/doing-business/professional-licensing/apply-dental-hygi..., checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Licence required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: no separate route
- Licensed in another province: 3 steps, listed one-time fees $150
- Trained outside Canada: no separate route
- Annual fees
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- Annual certificate fee: $50
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“Annual certificate fee: $50”
yukon.ca/en/doing-business/professional-licensing/apply-dental-hygi... - Annual licence fee: $50
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“Annual licence fee: $50”
yukon.ca/en/doing-business/professional-licensing/renew-dental-hygi...
- Annual certificate fee: $50
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
- Annual fees: $100
No separate route for this group. Source
“You must meet both of the following requirements: - you hold a valid dental therapist licence in another Canadian jurisdiction; and - you’re in good standing in that jurisdiction.”
yukon.ca/en/doing-business/professional-licensing/apply-dental-hygi...
Licensed in another province
0 of 3 done
- Listed one-time fees: $150
- 1 step without a listed fee
- Annual fees: $100
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You provide a current government-issued photo ID and a verification of registration sent directly to Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs from the Canadian jurisdiction you're licensed in, in an electronic format.
Source
“- Your current government-issued photo ID (not a health care card) - Your verification of registration, sent directly to Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (PLRA) from the Canadian jurisdiction you're licensed in.”
yukon.ca/en/doing-business/professional-licensing/apply-dental-hygi... -
You submit your application online and pay the one-time registration fee by credit card before the application is reviewed.
- Registration (1-time fee): $100
Source
“Registration (1-time fee): $100”
yukon.ca/en/doing-business/professional-licensing/apply-dental-hygi...
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“When you submit your application online, you must pay your 1-time registration fee. - You must pay this fee before we'll review and approve your application. - The online system will prompt you to pay this by credit card. - This fee is non-refundable.”
yukon.ca/en/doing-business/professional-licensing/apply-dental-hygi... - Registration (1-time fee): $100
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If your application is approved, you receive an invoice by email for the annual licensing fee, which you can pay through the portal.
- Annual certificate fee: $50
Source
“Annual certificate fee: $50”
yukon.ca/en/doing-business/professional-licensing/apply-dental-hygi...
Source
“If we approve your application, we'll email you an invoice for your $50 annual licensing fee. Once you receive this invoice, you can pay through the portal.”
yukon.ca/en/doing-business/professional-licensing/apply-dental-hygi... - Annual certificate fee: $50
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $150
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Application | $150 | 100% |
| One-time total | $150 | 100% |
1 step without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Annual fees: $100 a year Paid every year, so not part of the one-time total.
- Annual certificate fee: $50
Source
“Annual certificate fee: $50”
yukon.ca/en/doing-business/professional-licensing/apply-dental-hygi... - Annual licence fee: $50
Source
“Annual licence fee: $50”
yukon.ca/en/doing-business/professional-licensing/renew-dental-hygi...
Trained outside Canada
- Annual fees: $100
No separate route for this group. Source
“You must meet both of the following requirements: - you hold a valid dental therapist licence in another Canadian jurisdiction; and - you’re in good standing in that jurisdiction.”
yukon.ca/en/doing-business/professional-licensing/apply-dental-hygi...
Requirements
Good character
You must be in good standing in the jurisdiction where you are licensed.
Source
“you’re in good standing in that jurisdiction”
yukon.ca/en/doing-business/professional-licensing/apply-dental-hygi...
Other
You must hold a valid dental therapist licence in another Canadian jurisdiction.
Source
“you hold a valid dental therapist licence in another Canadian jurisdiction”
yukon.ca/en/doing-business/professional-licensing/apply-dental-hygi...
Already licensed in another province?
Direct transfer
A dental therapist licensed in another Canadian jurisdiction who is in good standing can apply for a Yukon licence, and the page does not require any additional exam or competence assessment. Source
“You must meet both of the following requirements: - you hold a valid dental therapist licence in another Canadian jurisdiction; and - you’re in good standing in that jurisdiction.”
yukon.ca/en/doing-business/professional-licensing/apply-dental-hygi...
Provide verification of registration
Source
“Your verification of registration, sent directly to Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (PLRA) from the Canadian jurisdiction you're licensed in.”
yukon.ca/en/doing-business/professional-licensing/apply-dental-hygi...
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Government of Yukon (Professional Licensing)
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Government of Yukon (Professional Licensing)
Exams
Not stated by the regulator Check with Government of Yukon (Professional Licensing)
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Government of Yukon (Professional Licensing)
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Government of Yukon (Professional Licensing)
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Government of Yukon (Professional Licensing)
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon | — | — | — | Undetermined |
| Canada | $32.00 | $45.00 | $60.00 | — |
Dental therapists in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Licence required
- Alberta Not confirmed yet
- Saskatchewan Licence required
- Manitoba Not confirmed yet
- Ontario Not confirmed yet
- Quebec Not confirmed yet
- New Brunswick Not confirmed yet
- Nova Scotia Not confirmed yet
- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Licence required
- Nunavut Licence required
Sources checked
- Apply for a dental hygienist or therapist licence | Yukon.ca yukon.ca/en/doing-business/professional-licensing/apply-dental-hygi... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Renew a dental hygienist or therapist licence | Yukon.ca yukon.ca/en/doing-business/professional-licensing/renew-dental-hygi... · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a dental therapist in Yukon?
Yes. Registration with Government of Yukon (Professional Licensing) is required to practise in Yukon, and to use the title dental therapist.
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