Renewing Your Practice Permit
The Annual Renewal period occurs between the first week of September and October 31 each year. The practice permit renewal form will be accessed in the Registrant Portal, and the College will send an email to registrants to announce when it is available.
The deadline to renew your practice permit is Friday, October 31, 2025.
Practice permits are valid from November 1 to October 31 annually unless otherwise noted on the permit. Registrants who do not have a complete and approved Renewal application by 11:59 PM MT on October 31 will have their practice permit suspended and will not be able to practice dental hygiene as of November 1, 2025.
Practicing dental hygiene in the Province of Alberta without holding a valid Practice Permit is a punishable contravention of the Health Professions Act, and may result in a referral to the Complaints Director for further action.
For additional information about the Annual Renewal period, visit the Renewal FAQs webpage.
For information about obtaining your Vulnerable Sector Check, visit the Vulnerable Sector Checks webpage.
Getting Ready for Renewal
Before beginning your application for practice permit renewal, ensure that you are aware of all renewal requirements for registrants, and that you are familiar with the Registration and Practice Permit Renewal Policy. The policy outlines four requirements of a complete application for renewal. They are:
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Professional Liability Insurance (PLI)
- Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
It is also the registrant's responsibility to ensure your profile and personal information, including employment, education, and other professional registration information, are up to date at all times. Please refer to the Notification Policy for requirements.
The Continuing Competence Program (CCP) Manual also outlines CCP credit and practice hour requirements for registrants. For registrants who are in the final year of their reporting period (November 1, 2022 to October 31, 2025). These requirements must be met prior to opening your renewal form.
Here’s a high-level summary of each requirement:
Requirement
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What to Do
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How to Update
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CPR
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Ensure your CPR is current (i.e. issued within the past 12 months) with correct dates and certificate, and taken at the correct level as outlined in the policy.
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Enter your current CPR certification in the Continuing Competence tab of the Registrant Portal prior to opening your renewal form.
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PLI
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You must demonstrate that your PLI policy covers the entire period of November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026 with no gaps in coverage and meet the minimum requirements outlined in the policy.
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Enter your PLI coverage for the upcoming permit year in the PLI tab of the Registrant Portal prior to opening your renewal form.
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VSC
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Registrants are required to obtain and submit a VSC to the College in the final year of their reporting period.
For more information on the VSC process and if it applies to you this year, see the VSC page.
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Confirm your VSC requirement in the VSC tab of the Registrant Portal.
If you are in the final year of your reporting period, submit your VSC using the Vulnerable Sector Check form in the Registrant Portal.
You can submit your VSC before or after you submit your renewal form, but both must be complete by the October 31 deadline.
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CCP Credits
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Within your three-year reporting period, you are required to complete and report a minimum of 45 CCP credits.
The Continuing Competence Program (CCP) Manual outlines CCP Credit requirements for registrants.
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If you are in the final year of your reporting period (2022 – 2025), you will be required to have a minimum of 45 CCP credits entered in the Continuing Competence tab of the Registrant Portal prior to opening your renewal form.
It is the responsibility of each registrant to ensure learning activities are reported into the portal as soon as possible after completion of a learning activity.
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CCP Practice Hours
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Within your three-year reporting period, you are required to complete and report a minimum of 600 practice hours.
For registrants who are in the final year of their reporting period (November 1, 2022 to October 31, 2025), these requirements must be met prior to submitting your renewal form.
The Continuing Competence Program (CCP) Manual outlines practice hour requirements for registrants.
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Practice hours for the 2024 – 2025 permit year will be entered directly in the renewal form once it is available in September.
If you have not obtained 600 total hours by the final year of your reporting period, you will be unable to submit your renewal form.
If you need to request a correction to past practice hours within your current reporting period, use the link under the table on the Practice Hours tab.
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Additional Resources
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If You Do Not Plan to Renew Your Registration
Submit the Cancel My Registration form in the Registrant Portal if you do not plan to renew your registration for the 2025 – 2026 permit year. You can select any cancellation date, from one day after the date you are filling out the form, up until October 31, 2025. Your registration will be canceled on the date you specify in this form.
If you cancel your registration and would like to return to the General Register at a later date, ensure you understand the requirements and fees for Reinstatement.
If you do not cancel your registration OR renew your registration: If the College does not receive a cancellation form or complete renewal form from you by October 31, your registration will be suspended automatically on November 1. College staff will contact you and employers you have on file regarding your registration status.
Any registrations that remain suspended as of 11:59pm MT on November 30, 2025, will be automatically cancelled by the College. College staff will contact you and any current employers on file regarding your registration status.
Taking a Break From Practicing Dental Hygiene
The College does not have a non-practicing register or maternity leave status. Registrants who are taking a break from practicing dental hygiene (e.g., going on maternity leave) have two options for the upcoming Annual Renewal:
Remain on the General Register: If you choose to stay registered, you must renew your practice permit during the upcoming Annual Renewal period (early September – October 31). You must still meet all requirements for renewal (e.g., CPR, PLI), regardless of your work status.
Cancel Your Registration: If you prefer to cancel your registration, you can fill out the Cancel My Registration form. Should you wish to return to practice in the future, you may reapply through the Reinstatement process. Visit our Reinstatement webpage for complete information and up-to-date requirements for reinstatement.
