Under the Health Professions Act, qualified individuals practicing Dental Technology in Alberta must be registered with the CDTA and have a valid practice permit. Â Dental Technologists and Dental Technicians may cancel their Practice Permit and Registration when they:Â
- are taking a leave from practice (ie. maternity leave, lay off etc.)Â
- will no longer be practicing the profession of Dental Technology (such as retirement)Â
When you cancel your Practice Permit and registration you:Â
- do not hold a Practice Permit and may not practiceÂ
- are not covered by professional liability insuranceÂ
- may not perform any professional services which:Â
- are directly connected to the dental industry in Alberta, and/orÂ
- require or benefit from a dental technology background (i.e. dental administration, health authorities, dental insurance, dental sales, dental labs, dental practices, dental education, denture clinics/labs)Â
- may not use the protected titles:
- dental technologist
- dental technician
- registered dental technologist
- registered dental technician
- D.T.
- R.DT
- are no longer on the Register of the College of Dental Technologists of AlbertaÂ
If you are no longer practicing Dental Technology in Alberta you have two options:
Renew your Practice Permit
If your absence is for a short period, you can renew your practice permit until December 31, 2025. This allows you the flexibility to return to work at any time prior to December 31, 2025 without submitting further information, documentation or paying additional fees to the College.Â
Cancel your Practice Permit and Registration
You may cancel your practice permit and registration and then apply to reinstate your practice permit and registration prior to returning to work. Â The reinstatement process is different from the renewal process with different registration requirements, fees and timelines.
Regulated Members of the College may resign from the College by submitting:
- a request for resignation in writing
- a signed and notarized STATUTORY DECLARATION
- payment of any fines, fees, costs, dues or levies owing at the time of the resignation request
A reinstatement fee is levied at the time of reinstatement for individuals who do not renew or cancel their practice permit and registration in accordance with the bylaws.
You can download the required statutory declaration here (click): STATUTORY DECLARATION