All regulated members in good standing who meet the eligibility criteria set out in the Bylaws are encouraged to submit an expression of interest to fill upcoming vacancies on our Council by March 30, 2026.
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:
March 31, 2023
The College of Dental Technologists of Alberta (CDTA) Council and the Government of Alberta have approved amendments to the Dental Technologists Profession Regulation, which come into force on March 31, 2023.
These amendments are part of the ongoing work relating to Bill 46, the Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2020 (No. 2), which introduced changes to the Health Professions Act (HPA).
Consultation is open August 21 - September 4, 2023.
Find more information, access the DRAFT standards of practice, and provide feedback here: Standards of Practice Consultation: August, 2023.
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: