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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.

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Request for Proposals Now Open: Development of Single-Discipline Modular Performance-Based Assessment

The College of Dental Technologists of Alberta (CDTA), in partnership with the Canadian Alliance of Dental Technology Regulators (CADTR), is pleased to announce an exciting Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of a modular, single-discipline Performance-Based Assessment (PBA). 

This project marks a significant step toward modernizing licensure pathways in dental technology and creating a more accessible, fair, and modular certification system. 

The successful proponent will lead the design, pilot, and implementation of a psychometrically sound and legally defensible PBA model aligned with CADTR’s National Essential Entry-to-Practice Competencies and Alberta’s legislated framework for Dental Technicians. 

Key Dates: 

Deadline: August 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM MDT 

Interviews (if required): Before August 21, 2025 

Vendor Selected: September 15, 2025 

Submission Details: 

Proposals must include a detailed feasibility assessment, organizational qualifications, methodology, budget, and references. 

Interested proponents should submit proposals to tara@cdta.ca with the subject line: “CDTA-PBA-2025 Proposal Submission” For full RFP documentation and eligibility requirements, please visit the CADTR website. 

Please note: No questions will be answered within three days of the proposal deadline.