Dental Mechanic (Denturist) Licence

Information on how to apply for or renew your denturist licence.

Apply for a Dental Mechanic (Denturist) Licence

What you need to provide

  • Completed Application for Dental Mechanic Registration with a recent passport type photo of you attached.
  • Certified true copy of degree (copy of degree certified by a Commissioner for Oaths or Notary Public as a true copy of the original).
    • Note: If a copy of the degree is not available, you must have the School of Training directly mail the transcripts for the degree to the NWT Registrar, Professional Licensing.
  • Certificate of Standing from each jurisdiction where you have been licensed.
    • Note: Licensing jurisdiction must mail Certificate of Standing directly to the NWT Professional Licensing Registrar.
  • Up to date resume outlining work experience.
  • Three current letters (dated within the past 6 months) of professional reference that can speak of applicants work. All reference letters must come from an employer who can verify dates of recent employment.
    • Note: Referee must directly mail the reference letter to the NWT Professional Licensing Registrar.
  • Photocopy of birth certificate or citizenship documentation (if Canadian citizen), or valid immigration or work permit (if not a Canadian citizen).
  • Credit card authorization or cheque or money order made payable to Government of Northwest Territories.

Failure to ensure all documents are forwarded to the Registrar’s Office as stated above will delay and possibly prevent licensing.

If you have any questions about your scope of practice in the NWT please contact: Professional_licensing@gov.nt.ca.

Renew Your Dental Mechanic Licence

What you need to provide

  • Completed NWT Licence Renewal Application Form before March 1st of the new calendar year.
  • A copy of proof of professional liability insurance coverage.
  • Credit card authorization or cheque or money order made payable to Government of Northwest Territories.

Failure to ensure all documents are forwarded to the Registrar’s Office as stated above will delay and possibly prevent licensing.

Note: As required under the Dental Mechanics Liability Insurance Regulations, coverage must not be less than $1,000,000 for any one claim and not less than $2,000,000 in the aggregate.

Forms

Note: Registrar, Professional Licensing will email NWT Licence Renewal Form mid-January. Licence and other correspondence will be sent to mailing address unless advised otherwise.

All active registrants will receive renewal notification mid-January and the renewal application from the Office of the Registrar, Professional Licensing, Department of Health and Social Services.

Sending the Completed Form

Office of the Registrar, Professional Licensing
Government of the Northwest Territories
Department of Health and Social Services
7th Floor, 5015 – 49 ST
Box 1320 Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9
Fax to: 1-867-873-0484
Email to: Professional_Licensing@gov.nt.ca

Fees

Registration$128
Annual Licence Part 1$96
Annual Licence Part 2$96

Note: All licences expire March 31st following date of issue, renewable upon payment of annual fee.

Legislation

Contacts

Updated: Aug 05, 2026