All dental hygienists and therapists in the Yukon must:
- register;
- hold a Yukon licence; and
- renew their licence every year.
List below is information on:
- eligibility;
- the documentation you will need to provide to renew; and
- fees.
We recommend reviewing this information before you apply to renew your certificate.
Renewal period
The renewal period begins February 1. Apply for your renewal by March 1. This ensures we can process your certificate before it expires March 31.
It's illegal to work in the new licence year before we've renewed your licence.
Processing time
We typically review applications within 30 business days. We'll confirm you've met all the legal requirements before we issue your certificate.
We cannot process your application if you have not provided us with all the documentation we need.
A dental hygienist licence allows you to:
- use the title of dental hygienist; and
- work to the full extent of Yukon regulations.
Eligibility
You're eligible to renew a full certificate if you hold a current dental hygienist licence for the Yukon.
Fees and payment
Annual licence fee: $50
If we approve your application, we'll email you an invoice for your annual licensing fee. Once you receive this invoice, you can pay through the portal.
A dental therapist licence allows you to:
- use the title of dental therapist; and
- work to the full extent of Yukon regulations.
Eligibility
You're eligible to renew a full certificate if you hold a current dental therapist licence for the Yukon.
Fees and payment
Annual licence fee: $50
All dental hygienists licensed in the Yukon can apply for the following endorsements:
- administer infiltration anesthetic; and
- administer mandibular block anesthetic.
You must submit documents confirming completion of endorsement coursework.
You must provide your proof of completion in an electronic format such as JPG, PDF or PNG.
To add an endorsement to your licence simply go to “Request a licence change” when logged into the online portal. There you will find the “Request a special endorsement or advanced certification” button which will guide you through process.
1. Log in.
2. Apply to renew your licence.
- Click on “Licensing” and “Renew my licence”.
- Here you’ll find the step by step process to renew your licence.
- Upload all the necessary documents and information we ask you for.
3. Complete the application form.
4. Submit your application.
For questions about the renewal process, email dental.plra@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-5111, toll free in the Yukon 1-800-661-0408, extension 5111.