All dental hygienists and therapists in the Yukon must:
- register;
- hold a Yukon licence; and
- renew their licence every year.
List below is information on:
- eligibility;
- the documentation you will need to provide to renew; and
- fees.
We recommend reviewing this information before you apply to renew your certificate.
Renewal period
The renewal period begins February 1. Apply for your renewal by March 1. This ensures we can process your certificate before it expires March 31.
It's illegal to work in the new licence year before we've renewed your licence.
Processing time
We typically review applications within 30 business days. We'll confirm you've met all the legal requirements before we issue your certificate.
We cannot process your application if you have not provided us with all the documentation we need.
A dental hygienist licence allows you to:
- use the title of dental hygienist; and
- work to the full extent of Yukon regulations.
Eligibility
You're eligible to renew a full certificate if you hold a current dental hygienist licence for the Yukon.
Additional documents
If you're applying for an endorsement, you must also provide us with special endorsement documentation when you renew online.
Provide a copy of your certification in administration of anesthetic solutions by:
- infiltration;
- mandibular block; or
- both methods.
Tips
- The online portal gives more information on how to submit these documents.
- Provide your documents in an electronic format such as PDF, JPG or PNG.
- Upload the documents we require directly through the portal.
Fees and payment
Annual licence fee: $50
If we approve your application, we'll email you an invoice for your annual licensing fee. Once you receive this invoice, you can pay through the portal.
A dental therapist licence allows you to:
- use the title of dental therapist; and
- work to the full extent of Yukon regulations.
Eligibility
You're eligible to renew a full certificate if you hold a current dental therapist licence for the Yukon.
Fees and payment
Annual licence fee: $50
1. Log in.
2. Apply to renew your licence.
- Click on “Licensing” and “Renew my licence”.
- Here you’ll find the step by step process to renew your licence.
- Upload all the necessary documents and information we ask you for.
3. Complete the application form.
4. Submit your application.
For questions about the renewal process, email dental.plra@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-5111, toll free in the Yukon 1-800-661-0408, extension 5111.