32110

Denturists

TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: Yes
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Health

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Definition

Denturists examine patients and design, construct and repair removable dentures. Most denturists work in private practice. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Measure patients' jaws to determine size and shape of dentures required
Make impressions of patients' teeth, gums and jaws
Design and construct dentures or direct other workers to construct dentures
Insert, fit and modify new dentures
Repair dentures
Reline, rebase and adjust dentures
Fabricate mouth protectors, anti-snoring prostheses and removable prostheses on implants
May order radiographs
May prepare partial dentures
May perform denture whitening and cleaning.

Example job titles

•dental mechanic
•denturist
•denturologist

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Denturists are classified under NOC code 32110. This occupation falls under TEER Category 2, making it eligible for key Canadian economic immigration pathways, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program managed through the Express Entry system, as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Denturists independently examine patients, design, construct, fit, and repair complete or partial dentures, often operating in private practices or specialized dental clinics.

To successfully qualify for immigration under NOC 32110, candidates must meet the official employment requirements. This typically includes the completion of a two- to three-year college program in denturism and regulatory licensing by the appropriate provincial or territorial governing body, which is mandatory to practice in Canada. Main duties involve taking impressions of patients' jaws, designing and fabricating dentures, and making necessary adjustments to ensure patient comfort and functionality.

Prospective immigrants must satisfy all standard eligibility criteria established by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), including language proficiency testing and Educational Credential Assessments (ECA). Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice. For official and up-to-date guidance, please consult the IRCC and ESDC websites.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.