Registering as a Denturist
in the Province of Ontario
The Summer 2010 Examination Schedule has been set
The Written Qualifying Examination dates are June 11, 2010 and June 24, 2010.
The Practical Examination dates are July 5-9, 2010 and July 12-16, 2010.
For more information about the examinations and schedule, refer to the examination invitation.
To register for the Summer 2010 Qualifying Examinations, candidates must submit their Registration Application by 4pm on May 17, 2010. Candidates must also advise the College of their preferred examination dates, and pay for the examinations by 4pm on May 21, 2010.
Questions about the Summer 2010 Examinations may be directed to Jennifer Lee, the Examinations Coordinator, at Jlee@denturists-cdo.com.
INTRODUCTION
The College of Denturists of Ontario operates under the authority of the Regulated Health Profession Act, (RHPA) and the Denturism Act, 1999. The College is not an educational institution, it is a regulatory body that ensures all Ontarians receive safe, effective and ethical care. Only individuals who are registered with the College of Denturists of Ontario can practice denturism and use the title Denturist. It is illegal to use this title in Ontario if you do not hold a current Certificate of Registration with the College of Denturists of Ontario. The provision of Denturist services in Ontario is a controlled act.
:: Registration Regulations
The member's certificate of registration expires if the member ceases to be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada or have an authorization under the Immigration Act (Canada) consistent with his or her certificate of registration.
After the second anniversary date of its issue, the certificate of registration expires on the date the annual fee is due unless the member,
i. has engaged in the practice of denturism for at least 1,500 hours in the preceding three years,
ii. has successfully completed the most recent qualifying examinations in denturism set by the Council.
iii. has successfully completed, in the preceding six months, the courses set by the Council, or
iv. has taught denturism at an institution for a period of at least twelve months in the preceding three years.
The member shall submit a completed annual information return to the Registrar together with the annual fee.
Every member of the College of Denturists of Ontario must renew their registration by correctly completing a Registration Renewal form and paying their annual registration fees. Registration forms and fees must be received at the College office by 4pm April 15th. Any Registration Renewal forms that are submitted incomplete or incorrectly completed will be deemed not received and will be returned to the member for completion/correction.
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THE APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION PROCESS
:: Registration Regulations
:: A Guide to the Registration Process
:: Registration Application
:: Career Map for Internationally Trained Applicants
:: Labour Mobility
ASSESSMENT
All applications for registration must pass through an assessment procedure. If the registrar feels that the application does not meet all requirements for registration, he/she will refer it to the Registration Committee for review.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
At present, an applicant must have a diploma from George Brown College in Denturism or an equivalent diploma or degree from another educational institution or jurisdiction to be eligible to attempt the qualifying examination. Should you hold a degree or diploma from another jurisdiction, you may be asked to have your credentials assessed, at your expense, by a recognized credential evaluation service. APPLICATION FORM
Once the College has received your initial inquiry, you will be sent an application package. This package contains the forms to be completed and returned to the College along with a request for the pertinent documentation that is required to process your application.
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QUALIFYING EXAMINATIONS
The Registration Committee administers the qualifying examination which is held once per year. The examination is made up of two components - a written examination and a practical (clinical) examination.Eligible candidates must successfully complete the written examination before they will be permitted to attempt the practical examination.
Candidates must successfully complete both the written examination and the practical examination in order to qualify for a certificate of registration.
Fee Structure |
Written Examination |
$ 600.00 |
Practical (Clinical) Examination |
$2700.00 |
REGISTRATION
Applicants who successfully complete both the written and clinical examinations are then eligible for certification as a denturist in the province of Ontario. In order to activate and maintain a certificate of registration, the member must complete an annual information form, pay the annual registration fees and meet any and all terms and conditions set by the College for a certificate of registration.
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OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE REGISTRATION PROCESS
CONFIDENTIALITY
Pending application files are confidential and information can be given only to the applicant. Release of information to a third party requires a signed Release of Information form. ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING FOR REGISTRATION
No person or agency can guarantee that your application will be successful. Your application will be judged based on the stated requirements only. Be cautious of any person or agency that charges you money to help your application along. If you have trouble understanding the forms or requirements, contact:
Jennifer Lee, Registration & Committee Coordinator
416.925.6331 ext 227/ 1.888.236.4326 ext 227
jlee@denturists-cdo.com
for assistance at no cost.
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THE REGISTRATION RENEWAL PROCESS - General Information
Every member of the College of Denturists of Ontario must renew their registration by submitting a completed electronic Health Professions Database (HPD), Registration Renewal form and paying the annual registration fees. HPD, Registration renewal forms and payment must be received electronically at the College website, by 4pm April 15, 2010. Completed renewal forms received after 4 pm April 15, 2010 will be deemed late payments. Late payment fees will be applied and charged to the registrant. Username and Password: Each member’s username and password is on the top information line of the Registration Renewal form mailed to their registered address. If you have any questions, contact the College (416.925.6331 / 1.888.236.4326) prior to April 15, 2010.
Health Professions Database Requirements – Online completion of data from registrants: Each member of the College of Denturists of Ontario must complete the Health Professions data questionnaire online, with the exception of Retired Life members. (Retired Life Members should contact the College office directly.) Members are provided with their username and password on the Registration Renewal form mailed to their registered address. As members proceed through the questionnaire, the data provided is saved to the database. Immediately following the HPD questionnaire are the online registration renewal declaration questions and finally the payment application.
1. Collection of data for the Allied Health Database. The allied health regulatory Colleges including the College of Denturists of Ontario are expanding their collection of personal information about their registrants, including basic demographic, geographic, education and employment information, and providing this information to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care in de-identified form, for health human resources planning.
2. Authority for the collection of data for the Allied Health Database Under section 36.1 of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA), the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (Ministry) can request that regulatory colleges collect information, including personal information, from their registrants, and that this information be provided to the Ministry . The RHPA provisions authorize the Ministry to collect this information from the Colleges, and use and disclose it, only for the purpose of health human resources planning. Health human resources planning is used to ensure the right amount and appropriate distribution of health providers.
On Line Renewal
Online renewal immediately follows the HPD questionnaire. Fee payments online may be made by credit card or by cheque. Credit card payments will be processed on April 1, 2010 and as they are received following April 1, 2010. Credit card payments are not processed in real time. If the card payment is declined by the bank, cost recovery and penalty will apply, and the registrant will be contacted by the College. Cheque payments may be made using on line renewal. On completion of the online form, select option to pay by cheque and mail the cheque(s) to the College by 4pm April 15, 2010. For further directions click on the “Professional Members” link in the upper left portion of this webpage.
Online renewal is open only to active and inactive members who are maintaining their current registration status. Those who wish to change their current registration status are not able to use the online renewal option and must contact the College office. This option is not open to Retired Life Members. Members renewing online will complete their renewal form and make their payment online with credit card or cheque. Members who renewing online, elect to pay by cheque, must mail the cheque to the College office by 4pm April 15, 2010.
Mail In Renewal
Mail in renewal is not available. If it is necessary for a member to receive assistance with online registration, you must contact the College (416.925.6331 / 1.888.236.4326) prior to 4pm April 15, 2010.
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Update Personal Information On Line
Click here to access the online registration renewal
Section 1: Registration Information This section shows the registration information currently on file for the member with the College of Denturists of Ontario.
If a member’s name has changed, they must inform the College in writing and provide appropriate documentation. Contact the College for more information If a member wishes to change their registration status, see Section 6 below. All members must report the hours of practice for the 2009/2010 registration year.
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Section 2: Contact Information
This section shows the contact information currently on file for the member of the College of Denturists of Ontario.
The Registered Address is the primary place of practice for active members and the home address for inactive members. The registered address is used by the College to determine the electoral district. For active members, this address will automatically be displayed on the website. For inactive members, they have the option to display either this address or an alternate address or post office box. All members must display at least one address on the College’s web-based Denturist Search where the public can contact them. The mailing address is the address that the College uses to contact you by mail. Unless you have indicated otherwise to the College, your registered address will be used as your mailing address. If you would like to use a different mailing address, please make corrections on line. Inactive members who do not wish their home address to appear on the register and website may use an alternate address such as a post office box as the address that is displayed on the register and website. If the member has alternate practice locations, they must report them to the College. They may choose whether or not they are displayed on the website If the member is the owner of a denture clinic and has not had the name of the clinic approved by the Executive Committee of the College, be aware that any denturist who owns a denture clinic must obtain the approval of the Executive Committee of the College to name the clinic anything other than the Registered name of the denturist owner. Contact the College for more information
Changes to the website information will appear by June 4, 2009
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Section 3: Language Information
As part of the changes to information collected by the College as required by Bill 171, we will now be collecting information on member languages used.
Preferred language will not appear on the register or website Languages in which the member is able to provide denturism services will appear on the register and the website. Members who list other languages should ensure that they are able to actually provide services in those languages in order to avoid complaints.
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Section 4: Insurance Information
This section applies only to members with a registration status of Active. All Denturists with a registration status of Active must carry a minimum liability insurance of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence.
Members whose registration status is “active” must indicate whether their insurance is provided through the Denturist Association of Ontario (DAO) or a private insurance carrier. Members, whose insurance is through a private carrier, must provide proof of insurance by providing the carrier name and policy number online and by submitting a copy of your current certificate of insurance to the College. If your insurance certificate expires prior to April 14, 2011 you must submit the new insurance certificate within 10 days of the expiration date of the current certificate, else your registration will be immediately suspended.
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Section 5: Reporting Requirements
The member must answer all four of the questions as either yes or no.
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Section 6: Status Change Certification
This section applies only to members who currently hold a registration status which they wish to change to Inactive, Resigned or Retired Life Member. You must contact the College directly for instructions of which of the following forms to complete and submit to the College for the purpose of changing status.
Inactive Practice Certification By choosing an Inactive status, the member may not fit, dispense, design, construct, repair or alter a denture until the College reinstates that member’s status to Active. In order to reinstate Active status, the member must inform the College in writing of their intent to resume practice and that member must ensure they have liability insurance in the minimum amount prior to resuming practice. If a member resumes Active practice during the current registration year they will be required to pay additional registration fees. If a member remains Inactive for an extended period and no longer meets the minimum required 1500 practice hours in the previous three years, their request to resume Active status will need to be reviewed by the Registration Committee, who may require upgrading prior to the resumption of Active status. This can delay the member’s return to practice significantly. Allow ample time for a Registration Committee review if one is required. Click here for a Declaration of Inactive Status Form
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Resignation Declaration Members electing to resign their registration must complete and submit a resignation form to the College of Denturists of Ontario. If a member chooses to resign, they may not fit, dispense, design, construct, repair or alter a denture. In addition, they may not use the title “Denturist”, a variation or an abbreviation or equivalent in another language. They may not hold themself out as qualified to practice in Ontario as a Denturist. A resigned member wishing to become registered with the College Of Denturists of Ontario again, will be required to reapply and meet all the registration requirements in place at the time of re-application, including any qualifying examinations required. Click here for a Declaration of Resignation Form
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Retired Life Member Certification Members electing to become a Retired Life Member, remain a member of the College and may vote and stand for election, provided they are otherwise eligible, but they may not practice as a Denturist. Retired Life Members may not fit, dispense, design, construct, repair or alter a denture. They may not hold them self out as currently able to practice in Ontario as a denturist. A Retired Life Member wishing to become an active member of the College Of Denturists of Ontario again, will be required to reapply for active registration and meet all the registration requirements in place at the time of re-application, including any qualifying examinations required. Click here for a Declaration of Retirement Form
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Section 8: 2010 - 2011 Fee Payments
FEES - All members are required to pay annual registration renewal fees as outlined below:
Active |
Inactive |
Retired Life Member |
$1426.42 + $71.32 GST =$1497.74 |
$713.21 + $36.66 GST =$748.87 |
$145.71 + $7.29 GST =$153.00 |
In order to pay the inactive fee rate, the member’s registration status with the College must be Inactive
(see Inactive Practice Certification: Section 6 above). In order to pay the Retired Life Member fee rate, the member’s registration status with the College must be Retired Life Member
(See Retired Life Member Certification: Section 6 above) Fees that are not paid by the deadline of 4 pm April 15th are subject to a 10% late payment penalty. Payments declined and/or returned by the bank for any reason are subject to a further $25.00 service charge in addition to the late payment penalty. When paying by installment, should the initial installment payment be declined and/or returned by the bank, the full registration fee and penalties will be payable immediately. Additional penalties for non-payment of fees can include suspension of certificate of registration. 13% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) becomes effective on July 1, 2010 and will be applied rather than 5% GST to second installment payments. Installments: Members may choose to pay active or inactive registration fees either in one lump sum or two installments. Retired Life Members do not have the option of installment payments. Installments are subject to a $100.00 service charge which is divided between the two payments. GST applies to the first payment; HST applies to the second payment.
Installment payments are due as follows:
Active Fees |
Inactive Fees |
$798.87 due by 4pm April 15, 2009 |
$424.44 due by 4pm April 15, 2009 |
$855.93 due on October 15, 2009 |
$452.97 due on October 15, 2009 |
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Each member must choose ONE of the following payment options. Credit card payment: Online check the type of credit card to be used and complete the credit card number and expiry date. Choose either the full or installment payment(s) option. Payment(s) will be processed on April 1, 2010 and as they are received following April 1, 2010. If paying in installments, the second payment will be automatically processed on the credit card provided on October 15, 2010. If the credit information changes it is the responsibility of the registrant to notify the College. Credit card payments are not processed in real time. If the card payment is declined by the bank, the registrant will be contacted by the College, and will be due a service charge and penalty. Cheque: Online check the appropriate box indicating full or installment payment(s). An email notification will be automatically sent to the College of your selection. Mail the cheque(s) to the College office by 4 pm April 15, 2010. When paying installments by cheque, post date the second cheque for October 15, 2010 . Both installment cheques must be mailed and received at the College office by 4 pm April 15, 2010. Installment payment received without the 2nd installment cheque will be considered incomplete and as a late payment. A late payment penalty fee of 10% will be applied.
The option of pre-authorized payment is not available
VOID CHEQUES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR PAYMENT
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