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Welcome to CDTA

Dental Technologists and Dental Technicians are important members of your oral health care team. The College of Dental Technologists of Alberta (CDTA) regulates and governs the practice of Registered Dental Technologists and Registered Dental Technicians the Province of Alberta.

Latest Updates

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Upcoming Continuing Competence Audits

This summer, the CDTA will be conducting routine Continuing Competence audits. A percentage of regulated members will be randomly selected, with some selected for targeted audits based on previous conduct, late or incomplete submissions.

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New For 2026 - Single-Discipline Performance-Based Assessment Pilot

We’re excited to announce the introduction of the Single-Discipline (SD) Performance-Based Assessment (PBA). It is intended to support a flexible, fair and proportionate registration pathway for Dental Technicians (DTs) in Alberta. 

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Council Corner

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of two registrants to the CDTA Council for a three-year term, from April 30, 2026 to April 30, 2029. This milestone marks an important step for the College as we transition to a merit-based appointment process, strengthening transparency and supporting excellence in governance.