Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # College of Alberta Dental Assistants ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://abrda.ca/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://abrda.ca/news/) - Get updates about dental assistant regulation in Alberta, including College news, deadlines, policy changes, and important announcements. - [CCP Workshop](https://abrda.ca/ccp-workshop-2/) - Join us at our free virtual workshop on July 28th. We'll explain the Continuing Competence Program - what it is, how it works, and what you need to do. - [Apply for Alberta’s Tribunal Roster of Public Members](https://abrda.ca/apply-for-albertas-tribunal-roster-of-public-members/) - Know someone with sound judgment and a public perspective? Encourage them to apply to serve as a public member for Alberta hearing tribunals and complaint review committees. - [Upgraded portal is now available](https://abrda.ca/upgraded-portal-is-now-available/) - Stage one of the updated portal is ready to use. Check your email inbox for important access details. - [What's new in the CCP](https://abrda.ca/whats-new-in-the-ccp/) - The CCP has been updated including clearer wording, more flexible learning reflection and more guidance in the portal. - [New CCP Policies approved](https://abrda.ca/new-ccp-policies-approved/) - The new Continuing Competence Program policies became effective June 20, 2026. - [Bylaw changes approved](https://abrda.ca/bylaw-changes-approved/) - After considering stakeholder input, Council approved bylaw changes, effective June 20, 2026. - [New governance policies approved](https://abrda.ca/new-governance-policies-approved/) - The new governance policies became effective June 20, 2026. - [Council Activities - June 2026 Update](https://abrda.ca/council-activities-june-2026-update/) - To keep you informed about what’s happening at our College, we are sharing this update on recent Council activities. - [Protected titles - What dental assistants need to know](https://abrda.ca/protected-titles-what-dental-assistants-need-to-know/) - Dental assistants can use protected titles only in professional practice settings. A recent case highlights how unauthorized use of titles, language, or images can mislead the public. - [Updated Program Approval Policies](https://abrda.ca/updated-program-approval-policies/) - Our updated policies support initial changes as we transition to a new program approval framework. - [When a patient asks for your last name](https://abrda.ca/when-a-patient-asks-for-your-last-name/) - If a patient asks for your name, you must provide it, including your last name. - [Council activities – March 2026 update](https://abrda.ca/council-activities-march-2026-update/) - To keep you informed about what’s happening at our College, we're sharing this update on recent Council activities. - [Council activities – November 2025 update](https://abrda.ca/council-activities-november-2025-update/) - To keep you informed about what’s happening at our College, we're sharing this update on recent Council activities. - [Planting Seeds, Growing Leaders: Our journey](https://abrda.ca/planting-seeds-growing-leaders-our-journey/) - We’re looking back on our initiative to cultivate leaders and champions in our dental community and beyond. - [Governance review results](https://abrda.ca/governance-review-results/) - Thank you to everyone who offered input for our Governance Review. We invite you to review the key findings and next steps. - [Strategic planning progress](https://abrda.ca/strategic-planning-progress/) - Thank you to everyone who shared input to help us plan for the future! - [2024-25 Annual Report](https://abrda.ca/2024-25-annual-report/) - Our Annual Report highlights our progress toward our vision to champion regulatory excellence, innovation, and trust among our communities. - [New Registration Policies approved](https://abrda.ca/new-registration-policies-approved/) - The new registration policies took effect on January 1, 2026. - [New year, new files](https://abrda.ca/new-year-new-files/) - Organizing your dental assistant records, like competence records, insurance certificates, and training documents, helps you stay compliant and prepared. - [Cooperate with investigators](https://abrda.ca/cooperate-with-investigators/) - It’s important to cooperate if an investigator contacts you. By providing prompt and complete responses, dental assistants support fair decision-making and public trust in conduct processes. - [Seeking public members for committees](https://abrda.ca/seeking-public-members-for-committees/) - Your voice matters. Join our committees and help shape health regulation in Alberta. - [Council appointments for 2025-28 term](https://abrda.ca/council-appointments-for-2025-28-term/) - Chelsey Dudley and Kaitlyn Johnston have been appointed to fill the two available regulated member positions on Council. - [Council Officers elected](https://abrda.ca/council-officers-elected/) - Meet the Council Chair and Vice Chairs for 2025-26. ## Pages - [Home](https://abrda.ca/) - The College of Alberta Dental Assistants regulates the profession of dental assisting in Alberta. We set standards for dental assisting practice. - [Events and Workshops](https://abrda.ca/news/events-workshops/) - Find upcoming events and workshops hosted by the College of Alberta Dental Assistants, including town hall meetings and Continuing Competence Program workshops. - [Reinstate Permit](https://abrda.ca/for-dental-assistants/manage-your-permit/reinstate-permit/) - Learn how to reinstate your dental assistant practice permit in Alberta, including eligibility requirements and steps to return to practice. - [Coming from Another Province](https://abrda.ca/for-applicants-and-students/pathways-to-registration/coming-from-another-province/) - Learn how to register as a dental assistant in Alberta through labour mobility if you’re already registered in another Canadian province. - [Internationally Educated Applicants](https://abrda.ca/for-applicants-and-students/pathways-to-registration/internationally-educated-applicants/) - Learn how to register as a dental assistant in Alberta if you completed your dental assisting education outside of Canada. - [NDAEB in Progress (Provisional) Applicants](https://abrda.ca/for-applicants-and-students/pathways-to-registration/ndaeb-in-progress-applicants/) - Find information for NDAEB in-progress dental assisting applicants, including those applying through the provisional registration pathway in Alberta. - [Canadian Program Applicants](https://abrda.ca/for-applicants-and-students/pathways-to-registration/canadian-program-applicants/) - This pathway applies if: You completed a dental assisting program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada, and you have the National Dental Assisting Examining Board Certificate. OR You completed a dental assisting program in Canada, you've passed the National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB) theory exam and clinical practice evaluation and hold - [CCP Forms, Resources, Videos](https://abrda.ca/for-dental-assistants/ccp/forms-resources-videos/) - Access CCP resources for dental assistants in Alberta, including forms, videos, and workshop information. - [Your Annual CCP Requirements](https://abrda.ca/for-dental-assistants/ccp/annual-requirements/) - Review the College's annual Continuing Competence Program (CCP) requirements for dental assistants in Alberta. - [Hearings and Discipline Decisions](https://abrda.ca/protecting-the-public/hearings-and-discipline-decisions/) - Dental assistant discipline decisions in Alberta provide public access to hearing outcomes and regulatory decisions. - [Practice Requirements](https://abrda.ca/for-dental-assistants/your-practice/practice-requirements/) - Review the practice requirements for dental assistants in Alberta, including permit conditions, compliance obligations, and ongoing responsibilities. - [Legislation, Bylaws and Policies](https://abrda.ca/about/legislation-bylaws-policies/) - Understand the legislation, bylaws and policies that guide how dental assistants are regulated and practise in Alberta. - [Council Meetings](https://abrda.ca/about/about-the-council/council-meetings/) - Find information about College of Alberta Dental Assistants council meetings, governance decisions, and matters related to its public interest mandate. - [Contact Us](https://abrda.ca/contact-us/) - Contact the College of Alberta Dental Assistants for questions about registration, renewal, or dental assisting practice in Alberta. - [Is My Dental Assistant Registered?](https://abrda.ca/protecting-the-public/is-my-dental-assistant-registered/) - Is my dental assistant registered in Alberta? Use the public registry to check registration status and confirm authorization to practise. - [Verification of Standing](https://abrda.ca/for-dental-assistants/manage-your-permit/verification-of-standing/) - Request verification of standing for dental assistants in Alberta when applying to practise in another jurisdiction or profession. - [Renew Your Permit](https://abrda.ca/for-dental-assistants/manage-your-permit/renew-your-permit/) - Learn how to renew your dental assistant practice permit in Alberta, including annual requirements, deadlines, and eligibility details. - [CCP Audit](https://abrda.ca/for-dental-assistants/ccp/ccp-audit/) - Learn about the CCP audit process for dental assistants in Alberta, including how competence records are reviewed and feedback is provided. - [Professional Liability Insurance (PLI)](https://abrda.ca/for-dental-assistants/your-practice/practice-requirements/pli/) - Learn about professional liability insurance (PLI) requirements for dental assistants in Alberta, including mandatory coverage and practice permit obligations. - [Continuing Competence Program (CCP)](https://abrda.ca/for-dental-assistants/ccp/) - Learn about the annual Continuing Competence Program (CCP) requirement for dental assistants in Alberta and find CCP resources. - [Privacy](https://abrda.ca/about/legislation-bylaws-policies/privacy/) - Learn how personal information is collected, used and protected by the College of Alberta Dental Assistants in accordance with Alberta privacy legislation. - [Manage Your Permit](https://abrda.ca/for-dental-assistants/manage-your-permit/) - Learn about the dental assistant practice permit in Alberta, including registration status, authorizations, conditions, and permit details. - [Update Information](https://abrda.ca/for-dental-assistants/manage-your-permit/update-information/) - Learn how to update your dental assistant registration information in Alberta, including name, address, and contact details. - [What Happens After a Complaint Is Filed](https://abrda.ca/protecting-the-public/complaints/what-happens-after-a-complaint-is-filed/) - The dental assistant complaint process in Alberta explains how complaints are reviewed and what happens after a complaint is filed. - [Standards and Ethics](https://abrda.ca/for-dental-assistants/standards-ethics/) - Review the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for dental assistants in Alberta and understand your professional obligations. - [Pathways to Registration](https://abrda.ca/for-applicants-and-students/pathways-to-registration/) - Review the pathways to register as a dental assistant in Alberta, including Canadian graduates, internationally educated applicants and labour mobility. - [Cancel Permit](https://abrda.ca/for-dental-assistants/manage-your-permit/cancel-permit/) - Learn how to cancel your dental assistant practice permit in Alberta, including requirements, timelines, and important considerations before submitting. - [Transfer from Provisional to Registered](https://abrda.ca/for-dental-assistants/manage-your-permit/transfer-from-provisional-to-registered/) - Learn how to transfer from a Provisional to a Registered dental assistant practice permit in Alberta, including eligibility and application steps. - [Student Information and Membership](https://abrda.ca/for-applicants-and-students/student-information-and-membership/) - Learn about the College's membership for dental assisting students enrolled in Alberta programs. - [Advanced Practice Authorization](https://abrda.ca/for-dental-assistants/manage-your-permit/advanced-practice-authorization/) - Apply for Advanced Practice Authorization in Alberta as a dental assistant. Review approved programs, substantial equivalence, and application steps. - [Dental Assisting Education in Alberta](https://abrda.ca/protecting-the-public/dental-assisting-education-in-alberta/) - Learn about dental assisting education in Alberta, including approved programs and how we review and approve education programs. - [Practice Advice and Guidelines](https://abrda.ca/for-dental-assistants/your-practice/resources/practice-advice/) - Access practice advice and guidelines for dental assistants in Alberta, including interpretive guidance to support safe and compliant practice. - [For Dental Assistants](https://abrda.ca/for-dental-assistants/) - Find information for dental assistants in Alberta, including how to manage your practice permit, meet requirements like CCP, and access resources. - [Our Council](https://abrda.ca/about/about-the-council/) - Find information about the College of Alberta Dental Assistants Council and its responsibility for regulating dental assisting in the public interest - [Strategic Plan](https://abrda.ca/about/strategic-plan/) - Find the College of Alberta Dental Assistants strategic plan outlining priorities, goals, and actions to support effective regulation and public protection. - [Our Committees](https://abrda.ca/about/committees/) - Learn more about College of Alberta Dental Assistants committees and their role in supporting Council and carrying out regulatory responsibilities. - [Complaints About Dental Assistants](https://abrda.ca/protecting-the-public/complaints/) - Learn how to file a complaint about a dental assistant in Alberta, what to expect from the process, and how concerns are reviewed. - [Employer Responsibilities](https://abrda.ca/protecting-the-public/employer-responsibilities/) - If you employ a dental assistant in Alberta, you are required to verify their registration and authorization and report certain conduct. - [Practising in Alberta](https://abrda.ca/for-applicants-and-students/practicing-in-alberta/) - Learn about practising as a dental assistant in Alberta, including protected titles, registration obligations, and practice permits. - [Your Dental Assisting Practice](https://abrda.ca/for-dental-assistants/your-practice/) - Learn about dental assisting practice in Alberta, including scope of practice, regulatory requirements, and responsibilities under the Health Professions Act. - [How to Make a Complaint](https://abrda.ca/protecting-the-public/complaints/how-to-make-a-complaint/) - Learn how to file a complaint about a dental assistant in Alberta, including the steps involved and what to expect during the review process. - [Annual Reports](https://abrda.ca/about/annual-reports/) - Learn more about the College’s work and how we regulate dental assisting in our Annual Report. - [Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)](https://abrda.ca/for-dental-assistants/your-practice/resources/ipc/) - Review infection prevention and control (IPC) requirements for dental assistants in Alberta to support safe patient care and regulatory compliance. - [Dental Assisting Practice in Alberta](https://abrda.ca/for-dental-assistants/your-practice/dental-assisting-in-alberta/) - Review the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for dental assistants in Alberta and understand your professional obligations. - [Appointment to Council](https://abrda.ca/about/about-the-council/appointment-to-council/) - Find information about appointment to Council at the College of Alberta Dental Assistants, eligibility requirements, and the selection process for regulated members. - [For Applicants and Students](https://abrda.ca/for-applicants-and-students/) - Information for applicants and students on dental assistant registration in Alberta, including pathways, requirements, and next steps. - [Patient Relations Learning Requirement](https://abrda.ca/for-dental-assistants/your-practice/practice-requirements/patient-relations-learning/) - Learn about the patient relations learning requirement for dental assistants in Alberta and how it supports safe, respectful, and ethical practice. - [Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Complaints](https://abrda.ca/protecting-the-public/complaints/sexual-abuse-and-sexual-misconduct-complaints/) - Learn how to report sexual abuse or misconduct by a dental assistant in Alberta, and find information about the complaints process and available supports. - [Professional Conduct and Complaints](https://abrda.ca/for-dental-assistants/your-practice/resources/professional-conduct/) - Anyone may submit a written, signed complaint about a dental assistant. Review what dental assistants can expect if a complaint is made. - [Resources to Support Your Practice](https://abrda.ca/for-dental-assistants/your-practice/resources/) - Access practice resources for dental assistants in Alberta, including guidance, tools, and information to support safe and competent practice. - [For Patients and the Public](https://abrda.ca/protecting-the-public/) - Learn how the College of Alberta Dental Assistants protects the public by regulating Alberta's dental assistants, verifying registration, and addressing complaints - [Patient Safety](https://abrda.ca/protecting-the-public/patient-safety/) - Learn how the College of Alberta Dental Assistants protects patient safety by regulating dental assistants, setting standards, and ensuring safe care. - [How We Regulate](https://abrda.ca/about/) - Dental assistant regulation in Alberta explains how the College oversees registration, standards, and public protection under the Health Professions Act. - [Treatment and Counselling Funding](https://abrda.ca/protecting-the-public/complaints/sexual-abuse-and-sexual-misconduct-complaints/treatment-and-counselling-funding/) - Information about treatment and counselling funding available in Alberta if you have filed a sexual abuse or misconduct complaint against a dental assistant. ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://abrda.ca/category/uncategorized/) - [Annual Report](https://abrda.ca/category/annual-report/) - [Council](https://abrda.ca/category/council/) - [Events and Workshops](https://abrda.ca/category/events-workshops/) - [Strategic Plan](https://abrda.ca/category/strategic-plan/) - [Registration](https://abrda.ca/category/registration/) - [Professional Responsibilities](https://abrda.ca/category/professional-responsibilities/) - [Committees](https://abrda.ca/category/committees/) - [Public](https://abrda.ca/category/public/) - [Governance](https://abrda.ca/category/governance/)