Do American credentials transfer over to Canada?

We have the order of The College of Dentists, that would be a good place to start.

Now for the second order of business, re getting employment. Not without the correct Work Permit, or Visa, which allows to Study or Work in Canada.

america is one of the hardest countries to gain a credential in (highest standards) so it will transfer to every country with minimal if any extra courses (maybe 1 or 2 short courses to learn about the local laws and what not)

American schooling is accepted in Canada, so he should apply for a license. Of course, that does not give you permission to live in Canada.

There are 4500 Universities and Colleges in the USA. They do not all teach the same stuff.

@ckm1956 gives you the place to start to see what each province requires.

You WILL NOT be coming to Canada and looking for work until you get a work Visa.

This position has many different job titles. Check them all out.

certified dental assistant

certified intra-oral dental assistant

chair-side assistant – dental

dental aide

dental assistant

dental clinical assistant

intra-oral dental assistant

licensed dental assistant

preventive dental assistant

registered dental assistant

Also

Dental hygienists and dental therapists (3222)

Dental technologists, technicians and laboratory assistants (3223)

http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/NOC/2011/Profi...

For a Visa start here.

http://can-am.gc.ca/can-am/visa.aspx?lang=eng

About 100,000 apply each year about 10,0000 get one.

You need to be better than the other 90,000 from the USA and the millions of others from the rest of the world.

There is not much demand for the purpose of immigration.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/express-entry/criteri...

Suggest you look here for any provincial needs.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/provincial/...

DO NOT expect to go to the Big City at the Best place for your start in Canada. Look into the Rural parts of the Land. Where they have less applicants for positions.

http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/LMI_report_bynoc.do?&noc=...

Only way to know for sure is to contact the Canadian Embassy and have them put You into contact with the proper authorities.

Generally yes they do. Both ways.

He'll probably need to at least challenge the credential exam.

You'd need to check with the Dental Board in the Province you're considering :

http://www.cdaa.ca/da-promotion/dental-assisting-r...

Only way to know for sure is to contact the Canadian Embassy and have them put You into contact with the proper authorities.

Generally yes they do. Both ways.