Leave of Absence

This is the last year Leave of Absence status is available. As of November 30, 2025, Leave of Absence status will no longer be available. Learn more about this change.

Returning to Practice

If you will be returning to practice, you must reinstate your Practice Permit.

About Leave of Absence

While you are on a Leave of Absence you:

• do not hold a Practice Permit (it is suspended)
• may not perform any professional services which:
  • are directly connected to the dental industry in Alberta, and/or
  • require or benefit from a dental assisting background i.e. dental assisting, dental hygiene, dental administration, health authorities, dental insurance, dental sales, dental labs, dental education, denture labs
• may not use the protected titles Registered Dental Assistant and Dental Assistant
• must reinstate your Practice Permit before you return to practice, in any capacity, in the dental field