Staff
Our team is passionate about supporting Council with regulating the dental assisting profession in Alberta. We each play a unique role in making dental assisting a positive experience for both the public and dental assistants.
Jasmine supports quality dental assisting practice by providing guidance about practice requirements and standards. When you need help with understanding the rules and requirements for dental assistants, Jasmine will help guide you in the right direction.
Jasmine Chandi
Regulatory Compliance Advisor
April oversees our programs that support quality dental assisting practice, including dental assisting Program Approval and our Continuing Competence Program. She is also our Privacy Officer. If you want to know more about Program Approval or professional practice, or have questions about our privacy measures, reach out to April.
April Slotsve
Education & Practice Director, Privacy Officer
Nicole provides general administrative support for our organization and our staff team. When you call our office, you will usually hear Nicole’s friendly voice. Nicole will give you the information you need or put you in touch with the best person to help you.
Nicole Stuckless
Administrative Assistant
Natalie provides administrative support to our Registrar and registration team. She also organizes Council activities and helps with the hearings process. If you need help with forms and requests in the Portal, like verification of standing, advanced practice authorization or profile updates, reach out to Natalie.
Natalie Tarnawsky
Executive Assistant
Jennifer is responsible for our regulatory and policy compliance, stakeholder relations, governance responsibilities and business affairs. She is the link between Council and Staff. If you are looking for information about regulation, Council, governance or policy, Jennifer has it.
Jennifer Tewes
Registrar & CEO
Susan receives complaints about dental assistants’ professional conduct and administers our professional discipline processes. She oversees human resources, business operations and procedures. If you have concerns about the conduct of a dental assistant or questions about the discipline process, Susan will help you.
Susan vander Heide
Operations & Complaints Director
Find a Dental Assistant
Use our Registry to check the status of a dental assistant’s Practice Permit.
Complaints & Concerns
If you have concerns about a dental assistant’s service or conduct, we are here to help.