NOC 33100: Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
NOC 33100 (Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants) is a TEER 3 occupation, so it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It is not on IRCC's high-wage list. It isn't on any current category-based draw list.
TEER
TEER 3
Skilled for Express Entry
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
| NOC 2021 code | 33100 |
|---|---|
| Title | Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants |
| Broad category | Health occupations |
| TEER | TEER 3 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or 6+ months of on-the-job training |
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
Main 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
Your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties to use this NOC — check the full profile on the official NOC site.
Related occupations
- NOC 33101 — Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
- NOC 33102 — Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
- NOC 33103 — Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
- NOC 33109 — Other assisting occupations in support of health services
← NOC 32209 Other practitioners of natural healing · NOC 33101 Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations →
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TEER 3 also matters for work permits: see the spousal open work permit (TEER rules for spouses of workers), LMIA explained and the Atlantic Immigration Program (job offers in TEER 0–4).
Sources: Statistics Canada NOC 2021 V1.0; IRCC high-wage occupations; IRCC category-based selection; IRCC who can apply.
Frequently asked questions
Is NOC 33100 eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 33100 is a TEER 3 occupation. IRCC counts work in TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupations as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, as long as all other program requirements are met.
Is NOC 33100 a high-wage occupation?+
No. NOC 33100 isn't on IRCC's Express Entry high-wage occupations list, so it doesn't earn the extra high-wage or job offer CRS points. Canadian work-length points can still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Which Express Entry category draws include NOC 33100?+
None of IRCC's current category-based selection lists include NOC 33100. Candidates can still be invited in general, program-specific (such as CEC) or PNP rounds.