To practice as a Dental Hygienist, Dental Technologist, or Denturist, you must be registered and licensed with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Dental Hygiene, Dental Technology, and Denturism. Registration and licensing with the NSRDHDTD assures the public and employers that an individual has met the academic and other requirements to practice the profession.
To practice as a Dental Laboratory Technician, you must obtain a permit from the NSRDHDTD. Use the tabs below if you wish to work in Nova Scotia as a Dental Hygienist, Dental Technologist, Dental Laboratory Technician, or Denturist.