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.

If you are currently on a Leave of Absence, your options are:

Returning to Practice

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

Cancel Registration

If you won’t be returning to practice, you may cancel your registration in good standing by November 30, 2025. If you return to practice in the future, you will be able to apply for registration.

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