Note: Due to a technical issue, the Administrative Fee will apply only to Renewal forms submitted after 11:59 pm MT on October 16, 2024.
ACDH Fee Schedule
A complete list of College fees for applicants and registrants.
A complete list of College fees for applicants and registrants.
Note: Due to a technical issue, the Administrative Fee will apply only to Renewal forms submitted after 11:59 pm MT on October 16, 2024.
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 |
$350 |
$350 |
$700 |
|
Registration as a new dental hygiene graduate |
$350 |
$599 |
$949 |
|
Registration as a dental hygienist working in another jurisdiction |
$350 |
$599 |
$949 |
|
Registration as an internationally trained dental hygienist |
$350 |
$350 |
$700 |
|
Registration as an internationally trained dental hygienist |
$350 |
$599 |
$949 |
These fees are in effect for applicants who are either applying for:
The application fee is non-refundable.
| Application Type |
Application Fee |
Practice Permit Fee |
TOTAL |
|
Reinstatement to the General Register |
$350 |
$599 |
$949 |
|
Transfer from Non-Practicing to the General Register before October 31, 2024 |
$350 |
$484 ($599 - $115) |
$834 |
|
Transfer from Non-Practicing to the General Register on November 1, 2024 |
$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 |
The fee to request a letter of good standing is $25 per letter.
The fee to request a review of an application decision is $250 per request.
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 |