Apply for a dentist licence

A general non-resident licence allows you to:

• use the title of dentist;
• practise in the Yukon for 3 months or less in a licence year; and
• work to the full extent of Yukon regulations.

Eligibility

You must meet 1 of the following sets of requirements.

Option 1

• You:
  • hold a valid general dentist licence in another Canadian jurisdiction; and
  • are in good standing in that jurisdiction.

Option 2

• You:
  • graduated from a dental program accredited by:
    • the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada; or
    • the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation; and
  • have a certificate of qualification from the National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEBC). The date of your certificate must be no more than 2 years before this application.

Option 3

• You:
  • graduated from a non-accredited dentistry program;
  • received a certificate of qualification from the National Dental Examining Board of Canada no more than 2 years before you applied for your Yukon licence; and
  • successfully completed 1 of the following;
    • a qualifying or degree completion program at an accredited Canadian university; or
    • the equivalency process with the National Dental Examining Board of Canada no more than 2 years before applying for your Yukon licence.

Complaints or actions against you

If you've had any complaints or disciplinary or criminal action against you:

• we'll assess your eligibility on a case-by-case basis; and
• we may not approve your registration or licensing.

Documents we require

You'll need to provide the following documents with your application. You must provide these in an electronic format such as JPG, PDF or PNG.

All applicants

• Your current government-issued photo ID (not a health care card)

Applicants registered to practise in another Canadian jurisdiction

• Your verification of registration, sent directly to Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (PLRA) from the jurisdiction

Applicants not registered to practise in another Canadian jurisdiction

• Certificate of qualification from the National Dental Examining Board of Canada
• Canadian and United States graduates must provide a copy of their diploma from an accredited school.
• International graduates from outside Canada and the United States must provide a copy of a diploma confirming either:
  • • completion of an accredited Canadian university qualifying program; or
    • completion of the NDEBC equivalency program.

The portal has more details on these documentation requirements.

Fees and payment information

Fees

Registration (1-time fee): $50

Annual licence fee: $50

Payment

• When you submit your application online, you must pay your 1-time registration fee.
  • You must pay this fee before we will review your application.
  • The online system will prompt you to pay this by credit card.
  • This fee is non-refundable.
• If we approve your application, we'll email you an invoice for your $50 annual licensing fee. Once you receive this invoice, you can pay through the portal.

A specialist resident licence allows you to:

• use the title of dentist and indicate a specialty; and
• work to the full extent of Yukon regulations.

Eligibility

You must meet the following set of requirements.

• You hold a valid specialist dentist licence in another Canadian jurisdiction;
• the licence is for a specialty recognized by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons; and
• you’re in good standing in that jurisdiction.

Complaints or actions against you

If you've had any complaints or disciplinary or criminal action against you:

• we'll assess your eligibility on a case-by-case basis; and
• we may not approve your registration or licensing.

Documents we require

You'll need to provide the following documents with your application. You must provide these in an electronic format such as JPG, PDF or PNG.

• Your current government-issued photo ID (not a health care card)
• Your verification of registration, sent directly to Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (PLRA) from the jurisdiction.

The portal has more details on these documentation requirements.

Fees and payment information

Fees

Registration (1-time fee): $400

Annual licence fee: $200

Payment

• When you submit your application online, you must pay your 1-time registration fee.
  • You must pay this fee before we'll review your application.
  • The online system will prompt you to pay this by credit card.
  • This fee is non-refundable.
• If we approve your application, we'll email you an invoice for your $200 annual licensing fee. Once you receive this invoice, you can pay through the portal.

A specialist non-resident licence allows you to:

• use the title of dentist and indicate a specialty;
• practise in the Yukon for 3 months or less in a licence year; and
• work to the full extent of Yukon regulations.

Eligibility

You must meet the following set of requirements.

• You hold a valid specialist dentist licence in another Canadian jurisdiction;
• the licence is for a specialty recognized by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons; and
• you’re in good standing in that jurisdiction.

Complaints or actions against you

If you've had any complaints or disciplinary or criminal action against you:

• we'll assess your eligibility on a case-by-case basis; and
• we may not approve your registration or licensing.

Documents we require

You'll need to provide the following documents with your application. You must provide these in an electronic format such as JPG, PDF or PNG.

• Your current government-issued photo ID (not a health care card)
• Your verification of registration, sent directly to Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (PLRA) from the jurisdiction

The portal has more details on these documentation requirements.

Fees and payment information

Fees

Registration (1-time fee): $50

Annual licence fee: $50

Payment

• When you submit your application online, you must pay your 1-time registration fee.
  • You must pay this fee before we'll review your application.
  • The online system will prompt you to pay this by credit card.
  • This fee is non-refundable.
• If we approve your application, we'll email you an invoice for your $50 annual licensing fee. Once you receive this invoice, you can pay through the portal.

Go to the online portal

For all licence types

1. Create a profile. With your profile you'll be able to:
   • log in to the portal at any time;
   • upload documents;
   • view your registration information; and
   • apply for a licence
2. Apply for a licence.
   • Follow the steps after clicking on "Apply for a licence" under the "Licensing" tab.
3. Refer to the information on this page if you need to.

Tips

• You do not have to submit an application to create a profile on the portal.
• Prepare your documents ahead of time. Save them first as digital files so they're ready to upload when you apply.
• You can take a picture of a document with your mobile device to submit it as a digital document.