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This page assists new graduates and dentists from other jurisdictions looking to practice dentistry in Alberta with the registration process. To practice dentistry in the province of Alberta, a dentist must be registered with a practice permit from the CDSA.

On this page you will find:

  • Information about the different registers to practice dentistry in Alberta
    • Information on How to Apply for the Main Register 
    • Application Forms for additional registers
  • Details on application timelines
  • The Permit Fee Structure

The different registers in Alberta are:

Timeline
Once a completed application form is submitted, along with all relevant supporting information, and you have successfully completed the Ethics and Jurisprudence Exam, the expected time for approval of an application is 45 business days.

Permit Fee Structure
The College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta (CDSA) collects various fees as established by the Council under Bylaw 23. The billing cycle is January 1st to December 31st, and Council reviews and adopts the fee structure on an annual basis.

CDSA Permit Fee Structure