Denturism

Semester Breakdown

Graduate Sooner. Start Earning Sooner.

Oxford College’s Denturism program can be completed in 2.5 years, compared with many public college programs that require 3 years.

By entering the workforce approximately six months earlier, graduates may have the opportunity to earn approximately $41,600 in additional income during that period based on reported industry salary ranges. Income figures are estimates based on available industry data and may vary based on experience, employment setting, location, and individual circumstances. Program costs are estimates and may vary based on student status, required supplies, licensing-related expenses, and applicable fees.

Oxford graduates perform above the national average on the written examination.

Several factors are contributing to increased demand for Denturists across Canada:

• Adults aged 65+ are Canada's fastest-growing demographic,

  creating increased demand for dentures, implant-retained overdentures, and ongoing oral healthcare services.

• The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)

  has expanded access to dental care for millions of Canadians, increasing demand for dental professionals and patient services.

• Only a limited number of colleges in Canada offer Denturism training,

  making qualified graduates a valuable resource in the workforce.

• Unlike many dental careers that focus primarily on employment opportunities,

  Denturism can provide pathways to both employment and future clinic ownership, allowing graduates to build independent practices.

Graduate Outcomes Begin with Licensure Success

To practice as a Denturist in Ontario, graduates must successfully complete the provincial licensing examinations. Oxford College graduates perform above the national average on the written examination.

• What are the admission requirements? +
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, or Mature Student Status with Wonderlic SLE 19
  • Grade 12 English, C or U, or equivalent
  • Grade 11 Math, M or U, or Grade 11 Physics, U, or Grade 11 Chemistry, U, or equivalent
  • Grade 11 Biology, C or U, or equivalent
  • Oxford College English Assessment, minimum 6.0 verbal and 7.0 written
  • Completed Immunization Verification Report, submitted within 60 days of enrolment
  • Clear Canadian Police Information Centre report, submitted within 60 days of enrolment

  Equivalencies are accepted, and Oxford offers Pre-College English, Math and Biology courses for applicants who need to meet academic prerequisites.

• What is the difference between Denturism and Dental Hygiene? +

  While dental hygienists typically work as employees in dental practices, denturists are trained to assess, design, fabricate, fit, and adjust dentures directly with patients. Many denturists go on to operate their own clinics or private practices, giving them more professional independence and long-term income potential. Oxford’s program also includes business planning training, helping students prepare for practice ownership.

• How much do denturists earn? +

  According to Oxford’s verified program data, new denturists can earn approximately $40/hour, or approximately $83,200 annually at full-time hours. Many denturists eventually open private practices, which means long-term income potential can grow based on their own business success.

• Is the program available online or part-time? +

  Oxford offers one of the few hybrid Denturism delivery models in Canada.

  • Theory courses are completed online
  • Clinical and lab training is completed in person at Oxford’s Toronto campus

  Because denturism requires hands-on patient care and technical laboratory training, clinical and laboratory training cannot be completed remotely or part-time.

• What makes Oxford College different? +
  • One of the few hybrid Denturism delivery models in Canada
  • 2.5 years vs. 3 years at many competitors
  • Cohorts of 15 students
  • Written board exam pass rates above the national average
  • Training in digital dentures, including CAD/CAM, 3D scanning and digital printing
  • Business planning built into the curriculum

  Oxford is also one of the few programs that publicly shares board exam outcomes.

• What are Oxford’s board exam pass rates? +

  Oxford graduates perform above the national average on the written examination.

  • 2025 written: 100%
  • 2024 written: 82%
  • National average written: 66%

  Oxford is one of the few denturism programs in Canada that publicly shares these outcomes.

• Someone in my family works in dentistry. Is this program right for me? +

  Denturism is often discovered through family members or professionals already working in dentistry. If you enjoy working with patients, building technical skills with your hands, and want a career with long-term independence, Denturism may be a strong fit. Oxford’s program is designed to help students move from training to licensure and potentially into their own practice.