The amendment of $686,747 has been approved, and the project completion date for ADT II has been extended to March 1, 2027.

CADTR has launched the ADT Phase II project with $611,732 in federal funding to address Canada’s dental technology workforce shortage. This initiative pilots a prior learning recognition pathway, enabling professionals to become registered dental technologists or technicians, fostering a skilled and inclusive workforce for evolving oral healthcare needs.

The Canadian Alliance of Dental Technology Regulators (CADTR), in collaboration with Dental Technology Regulators across Canada, proudly announces the launch of the Access to Dental Technology (ADT) Phase II project, a groundbreaking initiative addressing the critical shortage in Canada’s dental technology workforce. Announced on March 1, 2024, by the Honourable Shaun Chen, MP for Scarborough North, on behalf of the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development, and Official Languages, this initiative builds on the success of the federally funded ADT Phase I project, which established a national entry point, harmonized education pathways, and modernized competency assessments.

Supported by $611,732 in federal funding as part of an $86 million investment in foreign credential recognition, ADT Phase II will pilot a transformative prior learning recognition pathway, enabling 50 participants to demonstrate their skills and transition into fulfilling careers as registered dental technologists or technicians. By breaking educational barriers and promoting diversity, this initiative ensures a skilled, inclusive, and agile workforce to meet the evolving needs of Canadians, while advancing the future of oral healthcare nationwide.