Staff
Our team is passionate about supporting 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.
Natalie provides administrative support to our Registrar, Council and the hearings process. When you call our office, you will usually hear Natalie’s friendly voice. If she doesn’t have the answer you need, she’ll put you in touch with the best person to help you.
Natalie Tarnawsky
Hearings & Registrar’s 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
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.