Types of Members
The DTABC offers a variety of memberships to choose from. Membership runs from January to December. If you join after July 31st of a given year certain fees are prorated for our RDT General Membership and Associate membership categories.
In order to find the membership that best suits your needs, please read the descriptions. If you are still unclear as to which membership suits you, do not hesitate to contact the office at office@dentaltechniciansofbc.com for clarification.
DTABC RDT-General Member – $299 plus liability insurance
This membership is for Registered Dental Technicians registered by the College of Dental Technicians of BC.
This is the most popular membership as it entitles the member to full benefits, including:
- Professional liability insurance [$85]
- Voting rights at any general meeting
- You are eligible to serve as an Elected or Appointed Director.
Total membership fee including insurance and tax on membership fee: $398.95
New members register here:
DTABC Associate Member- $150 annually
This membership is designed for non-RDTs, who work directly or indirectly in the profession of dental technology or have an interest in the conduct of the profession in BC.
With this membership, you are entitled to all benefits EXCEPT:
- No personal liability insurance.
- No vote at any general meeting
- You can serve only as an appointed Director to the Board and you can join any committee
New members register here:
DTABC Dental Tech Assistant - $54 annually
This membership is geared to current dental tech assistants working in a dental lab and who are interested in expanding their education and network within the dental tech profession.
This membership entitles the member to all benefits EXCEPT:
- No personal liability insurance.
- No voting rights at any general meeting
- You can serve only as an appointed Director to the Board and you can join any committee
New members register here:

DTABC Student Member -Free
This membership is for students who are attending a recognized dental technology program in Canada.
This membership entitles the member to all benefits EXCEPT:
- No personal liability insurance.
- You can serve only as an appointed Director to the Board and you can join any committee
- No voting rights at any general meeting
New members register here:
Retired Member - $25 annually
This membership is for RDTs who have retired from the industry, but would like to retain membership in order to access benefits and services.
This membership entitles the member to all benefits EXCEPT:
- No personal liability insurance.
- You can serve only as an appointed Director to the Board and you can join any committee
- No voting rights at any general meeting
New members register here: