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ACDH Fee Schedule

A complete list of College fees for applicants and registrants.

ACDH Fee Schedule

College Fees for April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024

These fees were approved by Council February 11, 2023, and are subject to change.

All fees are in Canadian dollars, are non-refundable, and not pro-rated.

These fees are in effect for applicants who have never been registered with the ACDH (or CRDHA or ADHA).

The application fee is non-refundable.

Application Type

Application Fee

Practice Permit Fee

TOTAL

Registration as a new dental hygiene graduate
(Applying within 12 months of graduation)

$350

$350

$700

Registration as a new dental hygiene graduate
(Applying more than 12 months after graduation)

$350

$599

$949

Registration as a dental hygienist working in another jurisdiction

$350

$599

$949

Registration as an internationally trained dental hygienist
(Applying within 12 months of graduation)

$350

$350

$700

Registration as an internationally trained dental hygienist
(Applying more than 12 months after graduation)

$350

$599

$949

These fees are in effect for applicants who are either applying for:

  • Reinstatement to the General Register, or 
  • Transfer from the Non-Practicing Register to the General Register

The application fee is non-refundable.

Application Type

Application Fee

Practice Permit Fee

TOTAL

Reinstatement to the General Register
(Previous registration with the College was cancelled)

$350

$599

$949

Transfer from Non-Practicing to the General Register before October 31, 2024
(Currently on the Non-Practicing Register)

$350

$484

($599 - $115)

$834

Transfer from Non-Practicing to the General Register on November 1, 2024
(Currently on the Non-Practicing Register)

$350

$599

$949

These fees are in effect for applicants who are applying for a Courtesy Registration. These fees apply even if you have applied previously for a Courtesy Registration.

The application fee is non-refundable.

Application Type

Application Fee

Practice Permit Fee

TOTAL

Registration on the Courtesy Register

$350

$350

$700

Letter of Good Standing

The fee to request a letter of good standing is $25 per letter.

Review of an Application Decision

The fee to request a review of an application decision is $250 per request.

Misconduct Levy

Registrants who practice dental hygiene with a suspended, cancelled, or otherwise invalid practice permit may be subject to a misconduct levy. This levy is a minimum of $1,000.

Dental hygienists are required to apply for a renewed practice permit through the ACDH renewal process prior to October 31st every year.

An application for renewal that is initially submitted to the College after 11:59 pm on October 14th will be subject to an administrative fee. An application for renewal that is not completed and approved by the College by 11:59 pm on October 31st will be subject to a 20% late fee.

Practicing dental hygiene in Alberta without a valid practice permit is considered unprofessional conduct and may result in an misconduct levy.

Register

Practice Permit Fee

Administrative Fee

Late Fee

General

$599

$150

$119.80

Some possible scenarios are below.

Scenario

General Register Total

You submit your application before 11:59 pm on October 14, and it is approved by the College before 11:59 pm on October 31

$599

Late Fee:

You submit your application before 11:59 pm on October 14, it is not complete and cannot be approved by the College by 11:59 pm on October 31

$718.80

Admin Fee:

You submit your application after 11:59 on October 14, and it is approved by the College before 11:59 pm on October 31

$749

Late Fee + Admin Fee:

You submit your application after 11:59 pm on October 14, it is not complete and cannot be approved by the College by 11:59 pm on October 31

$868.80