Dental technologists and technicians
Occupation · NOC 2021 32112 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 32112
- TEER
- 2
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 45
- Median wage, Canada
- C$29.00 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 467
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About this occupation
Dental technologists and technicians design, prepare and fabricate dentures and dental devices as prescribed by dentists and other specialists. They are employed in dental laboratories. Dental technologists and technicians who are supervisors are included in this unit group.
Example job titles
- dental technician
- dental technician supervisor
- dental technologist
- registered dental technician (RDT)
- registered dental technologist (RDT)
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Design, fabricate, modify or repair dental devices including full or partial dentures, orthodontic appliances, crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, clasps and bands, and implants
- Ensure proper handling and control of hazardous materials, and adhere to laboratory infection control procedures as required
- May consult with dentists or other specialists on problematic dental cases
- May train and supervise other dental technicians and dental laboratory assistants in fabricating dentures and other dental devices
- May conduct research in the science, techniques and practice of dental technology
- May perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory.
Employment requirements
- Dental technologists and technicians are required to complete a college program in dental technology or four or more years of on-the-job training under the supervision of a registered dental technologist or technician.
- Registration with a regulatory body is required for dental technologists and technicians in all provinces except in Manitoba and the territories.
Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)
Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.
Approved positions by year
Data table
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 27 |
| 2026 | 5 |
- Image Dental Laboratory Limited4
- R.PADUA DENTAL TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION3
- Laboratoire dentaire Esthétik-Art Inc.3
- Apex Laboratoire Inc.2
- Distinction studio dentaire Inc.2
- Oasis Dental Lab Inc.2
- Unice Dental Art Ltd.2
- Ultra Dental Inc.2
- Somba Ke Family Dental2
- Bourque et Robert Inc.1
- Services de Santé DCC (Quebec) Inc.1
- Pro Art Dental Laboratory Limited1
- Lockstar Dental Lab Ltd1
- Tamarack Denture Clinic Ltd.1
- 168162 CANADA INC1
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$19.00 | C$29.00 | C$45.00 |
| Alberta | C$18.00 | C$28.75 | C$34.62 |
| British Columbia | C$21.63 | C$31.73 | C$41.25 |
| Manitoba | C$21.25 | C$25.00 | C$32.00 |
| New Brunswick | C$21.96 | C$26.43 | C$29.85 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | C$20.15 | C$27.35 | C$30.72 |
| Nova Scotia | C$16.50 | C$28.00 | C$41.00 |
| Ontario | C$20.94 | C$29.41 | C$41.74 |
| Quebec | C$21.19 | C$27.95 | C$34.58 |
| Saskatchewan | C$20.69 | C$26.98 | C$41.65 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 467
- Vacancies advertised
- 531
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$25.50
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