Registration

• Application Package for Dentists

Certificate of Standing

Applying for dental licence

When applying for a dental licence in the NWT, a Certificate of Standing from each jurisdiction in which the dentist has practiced is required.  The certificate must be:

• issued within the previous six months as evidenced by a date; and
• sent directly to the Office of the Registrar, Professional Licensing from the issuing registering authority.  The certificate can be faxed, but the original must also be mailed.

Requesting a Certificate of Standing from Professional Licensing Registrar to other Registering authorities

The professional licensing Registrar will issue a Certificate of Standing if the request for a certificate is made in writing to the Registrar, with the required payment.

• Consent for Release of Information Form - Certificate of Standing

Legislation

• Dental Auxiliaries Act
• Dental Mechanics Act 
• Dental Profession Act

Employment Opportunities

• Job Postings (Department of Finance)
• NWT Dental Clinics

Scope of Practice

There is no defined scope of practice for dentists.

Association

Membership is voluntary.

For more information, contact:

NWT/NU Dental Association
Attn: Executive Director
PO BOX 46817
Vancouver, BC, V6J 5M4
Phone: (867)-988-0151
Toll Free Fax: 1-877-389-6876
Website: http://nwtnudentalassociation.ca/