Dental assistants who want to work in Alberta need a valid practice permit. Current practice permits expire on November 30, 2024.
Renewal Opens in October
Beginning October 15th, dental assistants can apply to renew their practice permits for December 1, 2024, through November 30, 2025.
When the renewal application is available in our registrant Portal, we send renewal notices to all dental assistants by email. They must complete their renewal application by November 30, 2024.
Requirements to Renew
To be eligible to renew their permit, dental assistants must:
- have Professional Liability Insurance for the 2024-25 permit year
- complete Patient Relations learning
- meet current practice requirements (practice hours or equivalent)
- complete Continuing Competence Program requirements
- update personal and employment information
- pay the $225.00 renewal fee
For details about the requirements, review Renewing Your Dental Assisting Permit.
Dental assistants, get ready for renewal by following the 2024 Renewal Checklist.
Missing the Deadline
Dental assistants who do not submit a renewal form or cancellation request by November 30, 2024, will have their registration suspended. Anyone with suspended registration is not allowed to practice dental assisting. They must reinstate before returning to practice.
Reminder About Leave of Absence
Leave of Absence is a non-practicing status and is being discontinued. This is the last year that current Leave of Absence registrants may renew their non-practicing status. The renewal deadline is November 30, 2024.
We are no longer accepting new requests to transfer to non-practicing status. As of December 1, 2025, Leave of Absence status will no longer be available. Learn more.