As a Registered Dental Technologist (RDT) or Registered Dental Technician (DT), you are part of a regulated health profession that plays a critical role in caring for Albertans. While much of your work happens behind the scenes, the impact on patient care, safety, and outcomes is significant.
Thank you to all registrants who took the time to participate and share their perspectives. Your input is essential to helping us better understand your experiences and how we can improve.
In early 2020, the College of Dental Technologists of Alberta, College of Alberta Denturists, College of Alberta Dental Assistants, and the College of Registered Dental Hygienists undertook a project to collaborate on the development of common Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines. These common Guidelines support the professions by providing a consistent standard for oral health care professionals in Alberta.
The Guidelines support dental technologists and dental technicians by:
In 2022, we introduced infection prevention and control (IPC) guidelines, developed as a collaboration between the College of Dental Technologists of Alberta, the College of Alberta Dental Assistants, the College of Alberta Denturists and the Alberta College of Dental Hygienists.
The Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines have been updated to reflect current best practices and align with provincial and national health resources. These revisions are part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring the highest standards of safety and care.
Key revisions include: