Initial Registration 

Under the Health Professions Act, a person who wishes to work as a dental hygienist in Alberta must be registered with the College of Registered Dental Hygienists of Alberta (CRDHA). 

Registration with the CRDHA assures the public and employers that an individual has met the academic and experiential requirements required to practice in the profession. 

Persons who meet the requirements for registration will be issued a unique registration number and a Practice Permit. Practice Permits expire on October 31 of each year. Registered members must renew their Practice Permit and pay the required fees each year. 

If you are a graduate of a dental hygiene program or are about to graduate from a dental hygiene program and would like to apply for registration to practice in the Province of Alberta, contact the CRDHA office: info@crdha.ca.  Registration information and an application form will be mailed to the contact address you submit. 

You should be aware that practicing dental hygiene in the Province of Alberta without being registered with the College and without holding a Practice Permit is a punishable offence under the Health Professions Act.