Is NOC 32112 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes. As a TEER 2 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Worker Program.

Is NOC 32112 a high-wage occupation?

No. It is not on IRCC’s list of high-wage occupations for the November 3, 2026 rules. Only listed occupations add 20 to 70 points for Canadian work, or 50 to 100 points for a job offer.

Which category draws include NOC 32112?

It is not on any of IRCC’s occupation category lists, so it does not qualify you for an occupation-based category draw.

What TEER is NOC 32112?

TEER 2. The second digit of a NOC 2021 code is its TEER category.

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NOC 32112: Dental technologists and technicians

Dental technologists and technicians design, prepare and fabricate dentures and dental devices as prescribed by dentists and other specialists. They are employed in dental laboratories. Dental technologists and technicians who are supervisors are included in this unit group.

Express Entry eligibility

Skilled work (TEER 0 to 3): yes, TEER 2.
Canadian Experience Class: counts as skilled Canadian work (1 year in the last 3 years).
Federal Skilled Worker Program: counts as skilled work (1 year of continuous work in the last 10 years).
Federal Skilled Trades Program: not one of the eligible trades.
High-wage occupation (from November 3, 2026): no. No high-wage add-on, and a job offer in it earns no CRS points.

TEER 2: Occupations that usually need a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or supervisory duties. Every program has other requirements too, such as language test results and, for FSW, a points test.

Category-based draws

NOC 32112 is not on any of IRCC’s occupation category lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or other program draws.

Category lists checked on canada.ca on 2026-10-17. IRCC category-based selection

CRS points for work in NOC 32112

Skilled Canadian work in this occupation earns the standard points, the same before and after November 3, 2026, with no high-wage add-on:

Canadian work CRS points in NOC 32112
Years in Canada	Single	With spouse
1	40	35
2	53	46
3	64	56
4	72	63
5 or more	80	70

See Canadian work points and the median-wage rule.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Design, fabricate, modify or repair dental devices including full or partial dentures, orthodontic appliances, crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, clasps and bands, and implants
Ensure proper handling and control of hazardous materials, and adhere to laboratory infection control procedures as required
May consult with dentists or other specialists on problematic dental cases
May train and supervise other dental technicians and dental laboratory assistants in fabricating dentures and other dental devices
May conduct research in the science, techniques and practice of dental technology
May perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory.

For Express Entry your duties must match the lead statement and most of the main duties above.

Example job titles

dental technician
dental technician supervisor
dental technologist
registered dental technician (RDT)
registered dental technologist (RDT)

Employment requirements

Dental technologists and technicians are required to complete a college program in dental technology or four or more years of on-the-job training under the supervision of a registered dental technologist or technician.
Registration with a regulatory body is required for dental technologists and technicians in all provinces except in Manitoba and the territories.

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Common questions

Is NOC 32112 eligible for Express Entry?: Yes. As a TEER 2 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
Is NOC 32112 a high-wage occupation?: No. It is not on IRCC’s list of high-wage occupations for the November 3, 2026 rules. Only listed occupations add 20 to 70 points for Canadian work, or 50 to 100 points for a job offer.
Which category draws include NOC 32112?: It is not on any of IRCC’s occupation category lists, so it does not qualify you for an occupation-based category draw.
What TEER is NOC 32112?: TEER 2. The second digit of a NOC 2021 code is its TEER category.

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