NOC 2021 · 33100 · TEER 3
NOC 33100: Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Dental assistants assist dentists, dental hygienists and dental therapists during the examination and treatment of patients and perform clerical functions. Dental laboratory assistants assist dental technologists and technicians in preparing and fabricating dentures and other dental devices. Dental assistants work in dentists' offices, community health centres, clinics and in educational institutions. Dental laboratory assistants are employed in dental laboratories.
TEER
TEER 3
Usually needs a college diploma, an apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training
Median wage (Canada)
$27.00 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Not on the list
No high-wage CRS points
Express Entry categories
None
General and program draws only
Express Entry
How NOC 33100 counts for Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of continuous skilled (TEER 0–3) work in the last 10 years and 67 points on the FSW grid.
- Canadian Experience Class: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of skilled (TEER 0–3) work in Canada in the last 3 years.
- Federal Skilled Trades: not eligibleNeeds 2 years of work in an eligible trade group in the last 5 years, plus a job offer or a Canadian certificate of qualification.
High-wage CRS points
NOC 33100 is not one of IRCC's 186 high-wage occupations, so Canadian work or a job offer in it earns no high-wage points. Your usual Canadian work-length points still count.
See all 186 high-wage occupationsCategory-based draws
NOC 33100 is not on any of IRCC's 2026 occupation categories. You can still be invited through general, program-specific or French-language draws.
IRCC category listsDuties
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Dental assistants
- Prepare patients for dental examination and assist the dentist during examinations and dental treatments
- Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
- Prepare dental instruments, fillings compound and various dental materials
- Take and develop X-rays
- Polish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealant
- Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts
- Educate patients concerning oral hygiene
- Perform clerical duties such as prepare invoices, process payments, schedule patient appointments, record dental procedures performed and order dental and office supplies
- May perform intra-oral duties such as remove sutures, take and record vital signs, apply desensitizing agents, topical anaesthetic, anticariogenic agents and coronal whitening, fabricate, place, and remove temporary crowns and restorations, and apply and remove rubber dams
- May also perform pulp vitality testing as well as periodontal screening and recording.
- Dental laboratory assistants
- Prepare plaster models and moulds from dental impressions
- Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays
- Cast gold or metal alloys for bridges and denture bases
- Pack plastic material in moulds to form full or partial dentures
- Mould wax over denture set-up to form full contours of artificial gums
- Make orthodontic bands from gold, silver, stainless steel or other metals
- Finish metal framework of dentures and polish and buff dentures to obtain natural finish.
For Express Entry, your experience must match the lead statement and most of these duties, not only the job title.
Job titles
Example job titles
- ceramic denture moulder
- certified dental assistant
- certified intra-oral dental assistant
- dental assistant
- dental laboratory assistant
- denture finisher
- denture wax pattern former
- orthodontic band maker
- registered dental assistant
All 27 job titles in NOC 33100
- ceramic denture caster
- ceramic denture mechanic
- ceramic denture moulder
- certified dental assistant
- certified intra-oral dental assistant
- chair-side assistant - dental
- dental aide
- dental assistant
- dental clinical assistant
- dental laboratory assistant
- dental laboratory bench worker
- dental laboratory technician assistant
- dental technician assistant
- denture bench moulder
- denture finisher
- denture framework finisher
- denture packer
- denture setter
- denture trimmer-polisher
- denture wax pattern former
- intra-oral dental assistant
- licensed dental assistant
- occlusion rim former - dentures
- orthodontic band maker
- plaster moulder - dentures
- preventive dental assistant
- registered dental assistant
Also includes: dental aide.
Requirements
Employment requirements
- Dental assistants require completion of an eight-month to one-year college or other program in dental assistance or completion of secondary school with on-the-job training
- Registration with a regulatory body is required in all provinces except Quebec and Ontario.
- Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examination Board is required to perform intra-oral duties in all provinces except in Quebec, where intra-oral duties are not performed by dental assistants.
- Dental laboratory assistants usually require secondary school and up to two years of on-the-job training.
Additional information
- In some provinces there are two levels of dental assistants: Level I - chair-side assistant and Level II - intra-oral assistant. Progression from Level I to Level II is possible with education, training and licensure.
- Dental laboratory assistants may progress to dental technologist and technician positions with training, experience and registration.
This occupation may be regulated in some provinces. You may need a licence or certificate from the provincial regulator before you can work in it in Canada, even if you hold permanent residence.
Wages
Wages for NOC 33100 in Canada
Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.
| Region | Low | Median | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $21.00 | $27.00 | $35.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $18.00 | $22.00 | $30.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Prince Edward Island | $18.92 | $24.00 | $26.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $20.00 | $25.00 | $32.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $22.00 | $25.00 | $30.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Quebec | $21.00 | $26.00 | $30.16 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $20.00 | $26.00 | $34.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $22.00 | $26.50 | $33.76 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $22.00 | $30.00 | $37.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Alberta | $24.00 | $32.00 | $38.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $24.00 | $31.00 | $36.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
Provinces with too little data are not shown. Wages vary by city and employer; see Job Bank for regional figures.
Job outlook
Job outlook by province, 2025–2027
Job Bank rates the 3-year outlook as good or very good in Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Saskatchewan.
GoodPrince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Good for dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants (NOC 33100) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
The demand for workers in this field is expected to continue to face good employment prospects in P.E.I., with demand rising due to the province’s aging population, growing awareness of oral health, and the rollout of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). Recent media reports highlight that more Island dentists have signed onto the federal program, but many clinics remain at or near full staffing capacity, limiting their ability to expand services. This shortage of dental staff—including assistants—has created longer wait times and increased pressure on existing teams.
Here are some key facts about dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants in Prince Edward Island:
Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): more than 95%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 90% compared to 84% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 10% compared to 16% for all occupations
31% of dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants work all year, while 69% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 9% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 91% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: 11% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 11% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 75% compared to 25% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: n/a
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
GoodNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Good for dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants (NOC 33100) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
The number of dentists in Nova Scotia has been increasing, resulting in a shortage of dental assistants. Demand for this occupation is very strong with vacancies frequently occurring throughout the province, improving the likelihood that a jobseeker will find employment in the community of their choice. In response to the strong demand for dental assistants, one of the colleges offering dental assisting accreditation added a training location in Dartmouth in 2020. Full-time, part-time, and fill-in positions are available, increasing the chance that applicants will find a position with their preferred number of hours.
Here are some key facts about dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 800 people work in this occupation.
Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 92%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 90% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 10% compared to 18% for all occupations
35% of dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants work all year, while 65% 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 40 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: less than 5% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: more than 95% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 5% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 22% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 63% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
GoodNew Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Good for dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants (NOC 33100) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
More dental assistants are employed in the province’s largest urban areas, due to the high concentrations of population. However, opportunities in rural areas are common, as these positions are often more difficult to fill. Some regions will require candidates to be fluent in either official language.
In order to practice, dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants must possess a National Dental Assisting Examining Board Certificate and must be a member of the New Brunswick Dental Assistants’ Association.
Familiarity with general office and dental practice management software would be valuable, though these skills are often learned on the job. Other useful computer skills include typing, charting with dental software and the ability to take and read digital x-rays.
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) has come into which has increased the demand for dental professionals.
Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants are often required to stand or sit for long periods of time and must be adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
Other tasks that are often carried out by dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants include: ordering dental and office supplies, preparing and sterilizing instruments, scheduling and confirming appointments, and educating patients concerning oral hygiene.
Here are some key facts about dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants in New Brunswick:
Approximately 750 people work in this occupation.
Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 91%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 84% compared to 84% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 16% compared to 16% for all occupations
40% of dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants work all year, while 60% 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 39 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: less than 5% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: more than 95% 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: 9% compared to 30% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 24% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 60% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 16% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
GoodOntario
The employment outlook will be Good for dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants (NOC 33100) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
Not many 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?
Majority employed in dental offices
What 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 hygiene
Public-sector investments in affordable dental care should support job prospects
The aging population is expected to increase the demand for geriatric dental care
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
The Ontario Dental Assistants Association (ODAA) offers certifications, including, Certified Dental Assistant Level I (CDA) or chairside assistant, and Certified Dental Assistant Level II (CDA II) or intra-oral assistant
Although voluntary, candidates with designations are expected to have improved job prospects
Progression from Level I to Level II is possible with education, training and licensure
Healing Arts Radiation Protection (HARP) certification is a common requirement for dental assistants
What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?
Several positions will be for part-time work.
Here are some key facts about dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants in Ontario:
Approximately 16,300 people work in this occupation.
Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 94%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 77% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 23% compared to 19% for all occupations
33% of dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants work all year, while 67% 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 37 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: less than 5% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: more than 95% 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: 9% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 56% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 13% for all occupations
GoodSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants (NOC 33100) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
Not many 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 dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 1,550 people work in this occupation.
Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 93%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 84% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 16% compared to 19% for all occupations
43% of dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants work all year, while 56% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: less than 5% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: more than 95% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 9% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 37% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 47% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateNewfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Moderate for dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants (NOC 33100) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants in Newfoundland and Labrador:
Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): more than 95%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 87% compared to 83% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 13% compared to 17% for all occupations
42% of dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants work all year, while 57% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: less than 5% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: more than 95% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 21% compared to 17% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 70% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
ModerateManitoba
The employment outlook will be Moderate for dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants (NOC 33100) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many 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 dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants in Manitoba:
Approximately 1,200 people work in this occupation.
Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 93%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 84% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 16% compared to 19% for all occupations
38% of dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants work all year, while 62% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: less than 5% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: more than 95% compared to 47% 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: 8% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 34% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 43% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 8% for all occupations
ModerateAlberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants (NOC 33100) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many 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 dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants in Alberta:
Approximately 6,200 people work in this occupation.
Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 93%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 78% compared to 80% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 22% compared to 20% for all occupations
35% of dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants work all year, while 65% 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 39 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: less than 5% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: more than 95% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 35% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 46% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 9% for all occupations
ModerateBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants (NOC 33100) 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.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
As the province has experienced robust population growth in the past couple of years, the Government of British Columbia has invested into expanding health care services around the province. 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 dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants in British Columbia:
Approximately 6,750 people work in this occupation.
Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 91%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 75% compared to 78% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations
33% of dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants work all year, while 67% 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 39 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: less than 5% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: more than 95% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 9% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 33% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 42% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations
LimitedQuebec
The employment outlook will be Limited for dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants (NOC 33100) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants in Quebec:
Approximately 5,950 people work in this occupation.
Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 74%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 78% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 22% compared to 18% for all occupations
40% of dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants work all year, while 60% 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 39 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 6% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 94% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 51% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
UndeterminedNorthwest Territories
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Source: ESDC Job Bank, 3-year employment outlooks 2025–2027 (released December 2025).
Provinces
Provincial Nominee Programs
A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points. Most provinces run occupation-targeted draws or in-demand lists, and some accept TEER 4 and 5 occupations that Express Entry does not.
Provincial lists change often, sometimes between draws. We check whether NOC 33100 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
Similar occupations
Related NOC codes
Classified elsewhere
If your duties fit one of these better, use that code instead.
- 32111 Dental hygienists and dental therapists
- 32112 Dental technologists and technicians
Same occupation group
Assisting occupations in support of health services
- 33101 Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
- 33102 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
- 33103 Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
- 33109 Other assisting occupations in support of health services
Questions
NOC 33100: common questions
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Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 3Health occupationsBroad Category
- 33Assisting occupations in support of health servicesMajor Group
- 331Assisting occupations in support of health servicesSub-major Group
- 3310Assisting occupations in support of health servicesMinor Group
- 33100Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0, Job Bank wages (2025), Job Bank outlooks 2025–2027 and IRCC. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Checked 21 October 2026.
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