Dental Technologist

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The path

A college diploma, then registration in most provinces, with an exam in some. Quebec has its own route: tap Quebec route to add it.

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    High school

    Grades 11 and 12

    Grade 12 English, biology, and a chemistry, physics or math. Art helps.

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    Dental technology diploma

    2 to 3 years

    2 to 3 years at a college: George Brown in Toronto, NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) in Edmonton, or Vancouver Community College. Crowns, bridges, dentures, orthodontic appliances, implants, and digital design. Programs end with a practicum in a real lab.

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    Registration exam

    After graduation

    Required in Ontario, Alberta and BC (British Columbia). Quebec's order admits Quebec graduates with no exam. In Ontario you register with the College of Dental Technologists of Ontario and earn the RDT (registered dental technologist) title.

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    Specialize

    First few years

    Most technologists settle into one area: ceramics, removable dentures, orthodontics, implants or digital design.