Denturists

British Columbia

The employment outlook will be Good for denturists (NOC 32110) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Dentures are a service that is covered under the Canadian Dental Care Program when recommended by an oral health provider.  Implementation of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) will likely increase demand for this occupation.  As of October 2025, about 2.8 million Canadians have received dental services through the CDCP.  In British Columbia there are about 723,181 approved applicants for the program for benefit year 2025 to 2026 whereas about 232, 807 people have received care in that same period.Here are some key facts about denturists in British Columbia: Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Denturists mainly work in the following sectors: Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 80%Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 20% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 94% compared to 78% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 6% compared to 22% for all occupations44% of denturists work all year, while 56% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.69% of denturists are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 69% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 31% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 6% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 66% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 22% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Quebec

The employment outlook will be Good for denturists (NOC 32110) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about denturists in Quebec: Approximately 1,000 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Denturists mainly work in the following sectors: Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 85%Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 15% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 85% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 15% compared to 18% for all occupations37% of denturists work all year, while 63% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.75% of denturists are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 53% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 47% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 6% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 82% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 5% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations

Ontario

The employment outlook will be Good for denturists (NOC 32110) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.What Types of Employers Are Out There?The majority are self-employedOffices of dentists, and medical equipment and supplies manufacturers are also key employersWhat are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?Demand for dental services is influenced by dental insurance coverage rates, population growth, household incomes, and public awareness of oral hygienePublic-sector investments in affordable dental care should support job prospectsThe aging population is expected to increase the demand for geriatric dental careWhat Skills Do I Need to Succeed?The College of Denturists of Ontario regulates the profession.Here are some key facts about denturists in Ontario: Approximately 700 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Denturists mainly work in the following sectors: Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 76%Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 24% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 81% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 19% compared to 19% for all occupations36% of denturists work all year, while 64% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.70% of denturists are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 65% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 35% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 67% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 24% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 13% for all occupations