Denturist

OCCUPATION INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• Who is the licensing body responsible for Denturists in Alberta?
• What are the registration requirements for internationally educated Denturists?
• What are the educational requirements for Denturists in Alberta?
• What information resources are available for Denturists in Alberta?

 

Who is the licensing body responsible for Denturists in Alberta?

In Alberta, you must be registered with the College of Alberta Denturists  to practice as a Denturist. Only individuals who are registered as a Regulated Member may call themselves a Denturist, use the protected title, and provide Denturist services.

What are the registration requirements for internationally educated Denturists?

Applicants must:

1. Contact and apply to the College of Alberta Denturists. More information on registration for international applicants can be found on the College of Alberta Denturists website under International Applications. Applicants are encouraged to note that an International Qualifications Assessment (IQAS) Description of Coursework Assessment must be submitted with the application.
2. Successfully challenge the College of Alberta Denturists- Denturist Qualification Examination-Part I (a multiple choice examination covering all aspects of the profession in Alberta) and Part II (a removable partial denture design practical examination).
3. Successfully challenge The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) Denturist Clinical Assessment.  
4. Successfully complete specified continuing competency courses and/or specified number of hours of continuing competency courses.
5. Complete direct supervised employment with a College approved Regulated Member.
6. Successful challenge the College of Alberta Denturists, Denturist Qualification Examination Part III (a two and one-half day clinical examination).

What are the educational requirements for Denturists in Alberta?

(Note: Licensing bodies compare international education and experience to Canadian standards)

In Alberta, the NAIT in Edmonton offers a three year Denturist Technology program that includes a practicum.

Additional Occupational Information

For more information on occupational duties and wages, visit the Alberta Learning Information Service at www.alis.gov.ab.ca and search for Denturist under occupational information.

What information resources are available for Denturists in Alberta?

EDinfo website: www.alis.gov.ab.ca/edinfo

College of Alberta Denturists website: www.collegeofabdenturists.ca

Denturist Association of Canada website: www.denturist.org