Inactive Class of Registration
The Inactive Class of Registration is a class of registration for Denturists who will not be practising for an extended period but wishes to maintain their registration with the CDO. Reasons to apply for an Inactive Certificate of Registration may include, but are not limited to:
- Family/parental leave
- Medical/personal leave
- Educational leave/returning to school
- Temporary move to another jurisdiction
- Sabbatical leave
- Retirement/career change
- Other
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Benefits of the Inactive Class
- Pay a reduced annual renewal fee
- No requirement to maintain professional liability insurance coverage for the period in which they are not practising (other than tail-end coverage)
- Inactive Class registrants are still required to undertake CPD activities throughout the three-year CPD cycle, unless exempted due to personal circumstances.
- While inactive registrants should use their best efforts to continue their professional development journeys, If the reason for inactivity interferes with the ability to undertake CPD activities, the CDO’s Quality Assurance Committee will determine next steps upon their return to the General Class.
Eligibility for the Inactive Class
You are eligible to apply for the Inactive Class if you:
- Are a current holder of a General Class Certificate of Registration,
- Are not in default of any fees, penalties, or other amount owing to the CDO,
- Have provided the CDO with any outstanding requests for information.
Denturists can apply for the Inactive Class by submitting a request through the
online Member Portal.
Non-Practising Status as a Denturist
Here are some important notes for what it means to be in the Inactive Class:
- Denturists in the Inactive Class cannot practise as a Denturist in Ontario or perform the controlled act, even on a volunteer or temporary basis. This includes working under the supervision of another Denturist or oral health care professional. This also includes working on the bench or in a laboratory.
- Denturists in the Inactive Class cannot supervise or teach the practice of Denturism.
- Denturists in the Inactive Class cannot make any claims or representations that they are currently authorized to practise Denturism.
- Since Denturists in the Inactive Class cannot practise Denturism, they also cannot submit, or bill claims to insurance providers including any governmental dental care programs during the inactive period. This may be considered an act of professional misconduct and engaging in insurance fraud.
- It is important for Denturists to confirm the exact dates of their application approval date to avoid any unnecessary mistakes due to the timing of the application.
Returning to Practice
Denturists can apply or return to practice from the Inactive Class to the General Class at any time throughout the year. Please ensure you apply for a transfer well in advance of your anticipated date of return to practice as it takes time to process your application, and it may be referred to the Registration Committee.
For those inactive for more than three years, expect at least 4-6 weeks minimum before you are able to return to practise. This includes the scheduling of the Registration Committee and any potential regulatory activities ordered by the Committee to facilitate a safe and gradual return to practice.
Depending on whether you have been inactive for less than three years or more than three years, there are additional requirements before you can return. These requirements are due to the Currency Hours provisions set in legislation that requires all Denturists to provide evidence that they still retain the knowledge, skill, and judgement required to safely return to practice after long periods of non-practice.
- Inactive less than three years: provide the Registrar with evidence of completion of the Self-Assessment Tool and completion of the open book Jurisprudence Exam. Both are offered at no cost and accessible online anytime in the member portal.
- Inactive more than three years: The application will be referred to the Registration Committee to determine what additional regulatory activities are necessary to facilitate a safe and gradual return to practice. Denturists will be provided with an opportunity to make written submissions to support their application and provide their narrative on the factors listed below.
For more information, please review the
Inactive Class Guidelines and
Policy carefully.
Inactive Class Fee Schedule
Status Change Request Fee (to apply to enter or exit the Inactive Class mid year):
This fee is waived when entering or exiting the Inactive Class during the Annual Renewal period (mid-February to March of each year).
The Annual Renewal Fee for the Inactive Class is:
This represents 35% of the Active General Class renewal fee.
The pro-rated fee to return to the Active General Class is as follows:
- Returning April 1 – June 30 - $1105.00 + HST
- Returning July 1 – September 30 - $680.00 + HST
- Returning October 1 – December 31 - $255.00 + HST
- Returning January 1 – March 31 - $0.00
The fee schedule was created to ensure fairness across all classes of registration and to facilitate the return of inactive (non-practising) registrants anytime throughout the year. The pro-rated fee to return to the membership cycle when added to the inactive class renewal fee paid equals what an Active General Class member would have paid for that given renewal year pro-rated.