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ACDH Fee Schedule

A complete list of College fees for applicants and registrants.

ACDH Fee Schedule

College Fees

These fees were approved by the ACDH Council in February 2024 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 applying for reinstatement 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

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 $750 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 a 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