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How We Regulate
- - - Draft Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
      
      Help us shape clear, practical expectations for dental assisting practice. Please review and comment on our draft Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice before Council considers adopting these documents.
      
      Review the drafts and provide feedback
      
      Related links:
      
      Current Code of Ethics
      
      Current Standards of Practice
For Patients and the Public
- - - Apply to serve on a College committee
      
      We’re seeking public members to serve on College committees. We invite Albertans from all professions, communities, and experiences to apply.
      
      Review the call for public members
      
      Related links:
      
      Learn about College committees
For Dental Assistants
- - - Renew your permit by November 30
      
      If you intend to practise in 2027, renew your permit through the CADA portal. Non-renewed permits will be suspended December 1.
      
      Access the portal
      
      Related links:
      
      Review permit renewal requirements
      
      Watch Permit Renewal for Alberta Dental Assistants (video)
      
      Review the annual CCP requirements
      
      Watch What’s New in the CCP (video)
For Applicants and Students
- - - Understanding the College’s role
      
      Our role is to ensure Albertans receive safe, competent, and ethical oral health care from dental assistants. We establish registration requirements and set the standards that guide safe and ethical practice.
      
      Related links:
      
      Watch this video on our role
      
      Learn about how we regulate
News and Events
- - - Events and Workshops
  - - Upcoming workshops
      
      Get renewal help at the Renewing in the CADA Portal Workshop. October 22, 2026 | 6:00–7:00 p.m.
      
      Sign up for the Renewing in the CADA Portal workshop
      
      Get CCP guidance at the Navigating CCP in the CADA Portal workshop. October 27, 2026, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
      
      Sign up for the Navigating CCP workshop
      
      Related links:
      
      Review your permit renewal requirements
      
      Review your annual CCP requirements

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New Registration Policies approved

The new registration policies took effect on January 1, 2026.
Read more: New Registration Policies approved

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Canada, T5L 4S6

Phone: (780) 486-2526
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