Job requirements Oral And Dental Surgeon in British Columbia
Find out what you typically need to work as an oral and dental surgeon in British Columbia. These requirements are applicable to all Dentists (NOC 31110).
Employment requirements
This is what you typically need for the job.
- Dentists
- Two to four years of pre-dentistry university studies or, in Quebec, completion of a college program in sciences and a university degree from a recognized dental program are required.
- Licensing by a provincial or territorial regulatory body is required.
- Dentists in general practice can move into a specialized practice through advanced training.
- Oral and maxillofacial surgeons
- Four to seven years of specialty residency training in oral and maxillofacial surgery are required.
- Orthodontists
- Three years advanced orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics program accredited by the Canadian Dental Association is required.
- Prosthodontists
- Three years advanced prosthodontics program accredited by the Canadian Dental Association is required.
Professional certification and licensing
British ColumbiaIf this occupation is regulated, you may need to get a professional license from a regulatory authority before you can start working. Licensing can be compulsory or voluntary, depending on the occupation.
- If the licence is compulsory, you must be certified before you can practise the occupation and use the professional designation.
- If the licence is voluntary, you don’t need to be certified to practise this occupation.
Get your foreign credentials recognized in Canada
If you were trained as a dentist or dental specialist in another country, you will need to obtain a professional license before you can practice this occupation in Canada.
As a newcomer, if you want to work in a regulated occupation that requires a professional license or certification, you have to request an assessment of the training, education and/or work experience that you obtained in another country to verify if your qualifications are recognized in Canada. This process is called foreign credential recognition.
The first step for foreign-trained dentists and dental specialists looking to work in Canada is to contact the National Dental Examining Board of Canada.
Did you know?
Having your qualifications recognized and obtaining a professional license or certification in Canada can take time, money, and effort. If you need help with this process, you can:
- Get access to free newcomer services that can support you in having your credentials recognized and getting certified in Canada.
- Find loans and support services that you may be eligible for.
- Learn about the foreign credential
Do you want to work in another province or territory?
If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.
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