Skills, Education, and Experience
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Skills
- excellent hand-eye coordination
- ability to focus on small details
- able to do precise, detailed work
- creative and artistic inclinations
- good color perception
- interest in health care
Education and Experience
To work as a Dental Technologist in BC you require:
- completion of a college program in dental technology approved by the BC College of Oral Health Professionals
OR
- 5 or more years of on-the-job training under the supervision of a registered dental technician
- Registration with the BC College of Oral Health Professionals is mandatory
Qualifications
Qualifications
This occupation is regulated in British Columbia.
You must be registered with the BC College of Oral Health Professionals [BCCOHP] in order to work as a Dental Technician in BC.
In order to register you require:
- graduation from a Dental Technician Education Program approved by the Registration Committee, OR
- (i) to have provided the services equivalent to those of a dental technician for a period of not less than 5 years, AND
(ii) a combination of knowledge, skills and abilities, which satisfy the education requirements - to be of good character and fit to practice the profession
- demonstrated competence in the English language
- submission of application form and fees
- successful completion of the Competency Assessment (examinations) administered by the Canadian Alliance of Dental Technology Regulators (CADTR)
- proof of having obtained and maintained the required professional liability insurance coverage
For more information see:
Internationally Trained Dental Technicians
Internationally Trained Dental Technicians
If you are an internationally trained Dental Technician you must:
- have your academic credentials evaluated through the Canadian Alliance of Dental Technology Regulators (CADTR)
- register with the BC College of Oral Health Professionals
- be able to work legally in Canada
For more information on internationally trained Dental Technicians see: