Dental Assistant Rev Jan 2016 v2
Dental Assistant Rev Jan 2016 v2
Dental Assistant Rev Jan 2016 v2
Registration Process
Assessment of academic credentials:
33 From a recognized qualification
assessment service
+
NDAEB Certification:
National Dental Assisting 33 Written examination of theoretical
knowledge ($400 exam fee + $50
Examining Board (NDAEB) application fee)
33 Clinical Practice Evaluation ($1,100
evaluation fee + $100 application fee)
Description of Occupation
Dental assistants are regulated healthcare professionals who provide a variety of intra-oral
dental services directly to the public under the direction and/or supervision of other dental
healthcare professionals. For more specific information, visit the College of Alberta Dental
Assistants (CADA) website www.abrda.ca.
In addition to providing intra-oral dental services, dental assistants may also: provide
chairside assistance during dental procedures delivered by other dental healthcare providers;
obtain patient medical histories; provide for patient comfort before, during and after dental
treatment; deliver pre and post-treatment instruction to patients and caregivers; provide oral
hygiene instruction to patients and caregivers; observe patient conditions during treatment;
perform infection prevention and control procedures; perform administrative roles such as
receptionist, treatment coordinator, practice manager, dental assisting educator; and conduct
research.
Dental assistants are commonly employed at both general and specialty dental practices in the
private and public sector. They may also be employed in public health settings, at dental sales
and insurance companies and at educational institutions.
Residency Requirement
There is no residency requirement to register with the CADA.
Registration Requirements
Internationally educated individuals may apply to CADA for registration when they have met the
following requirements:
1. Academic Credentials
Provide verification of the completion of a formal dental assisting educational program, or
other formal allied dental healthcare educational program such as dentistry or dental hygiene.
Contact the educational institution you graduated from and ask for certified
copies of your diploma/certificate and academic transcripts.
If documents are in a language other than English you must also provide
certified translated documents.
2. National Board Certificate
Provide proof of successful completion of the National Dental Assisting Examining Board
(NDAEB) written examination, clinical practice evaluation (CPE) and the National Board
Certificate. Contact the NDAEB office directly to request information about assessments,
exam eligibility and the application process, including scheduling and fees.
Payment
The following fees will apply during the registration process. Fees are in Canadian dollars
and may change without notice.
Average Earnings
The overall average earnings for all Dental Assistants, according to the Alberta 2013 Wage
and Salary survey:
Employment Options
You can also consider working in Alberta in a related occupation such as Medical/Dental
Office Receptionist, in dental sales or insurance.
For more information about additional employment options, go to the following website:
Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS) Occupational Profiles — Dental Assistant
(for information on all occupations see www.alis.alberta.ca/occinfo).
This information is an overview of the registration process. For the most current information
on Dental Assistant registration visit the College of Alberta Dental Assistants at
www.abrda.ca.
College of Alberta Dental Assistants Application Forms and Information:
Registration Categories
Registration Eligibility
Application Form
Examinations:
International Applicants General Information
NDAEB Application Procedures for International Applicants
National Dental Assisting Examination Board (NDAEB) Written Examination Information
Clinical Practice Evaluation (CPE) Information
Training and Continuing Competency:
CADA Accredited Programs List