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Denturist income in Quebec: 10 questions
A denturist is an independent professional whose income depends heavily on the practice model. Here are the official figures and the formulas offered in dental clinics.
How much does a denturist earn in Quebec?
Labour market information shows annual income of about $59,600 (2020 data) for salaried denturists, but most are self-employed and their income varies widely with denture volume. About 1,000 people practise the profession in Quebec, with a « good » outlook for 2025-2029. See the collaboration offered at Go Dentiste.
Is a denturist an employee or self-employed?
Both exist. Many own their own office; others work on a percentage or in collaboration within a dental clinic, which gives them access to patients referred by dentists without carrying the cost of premises. Status has tax and insurance consequences: consult an accountant.
How does the percentage work for a denturist in a clinic?
The denturist receives a percentage of the fees collected on their dentures; the clinic provides the room, the front desk, billing and sometimes the lab. The percentage varies depending on who pays for lab work and materials. Always ask for a worked example on a complete and a partial denture.
Are implant dentures more lucrative?
Yes. Implant dentures (stabilized or fixed) have a higher value and require collaboration with the dentist who places the implants. A clinic doing implantology on site, like Go Dentiste, therefore offers the denturist a more interesting case volume.
Does a denturist’s income depend on the region?
The volume of older patients and access to referring dentists matter more than the region. Vaudreuil-Soulanges and Beauharnois-Salaberry are growing fast and aging like the rest of Quebec: demand for dentures is steady, with less competition than in Montreal.
Which costs must a self-employed denturist plan for?
Membership in the Ordre des denturologistes du Québec, professional liability insurance, continuing education, lab and materials, equipment, software, accounting, and premises if practising alone. Collaboration in a dental clinic removes several of these fixed costs.
Can a denturist bill RAMQ and the CDCP?
Some dentures are covered by RAMQ for last-resort financial assistance recipients (under program conditions), and the Canadian Dental Care Plan covers dentures for eligible people. The denturist must be registered as a provider; a front desk experienced in billing is a major asset.
How can a denturist increase their income?
By developing implant dentures, ensuring regular follow-up (relines, repairs), partnering with dentists who refer, cutting fixed costs through clinic collaboration and offering evening or weekend hours that working patients appreciate.
Is clinic partnership possible for a denturist?
Yes, a stake in a clinic can be discussed, in compliance with professional orders’ rules. At Go Dentiste, Félix Hamel, general manager, discusses it with interested professionals; the general model is described on the Become an owner page.
How do you compare two collaboration offers as a denturist?
Compare the percentage, who pays the lab, the number of referring dentists, implant volume, the front desk (booking, billing), required days of presence and the non-competition clause. A lower percentage with high volume and lab paid can earn more.
Go further
- Denturists at Go Dentiste
- Dentures: our services
- Dental career guide: the 1,000 questions
- All positions at Go Dentiste
Sources and references
- Gouvernement du Québec — Denturists: outlook and training (IMT)
- Ordre des denturologistes du Québec
- Health Canada — CDCP reaches new milestones in Quebec (November 2025)
- RAMQ — Covered dental services
Content prepared by the Go Dentiste team (Dr Dominic Morel-Maynard, general dentist and owner). Last updated: September 25, 2026. General information for guidance only: only an in-clinic exam can establish a diagnosis and a treatment plan suited to your situation.