Dental hygienists in Alberta who have received the appropriate training and authorization from the College are permitted to perform the following advanced restricted activities:
- Administration of Local Anaesthesia
- Prescribing of Schedule 1 Drugs as listed in the Health Professions Restricted Activity Regulation
- Prescribing or administering nitrous oxide for the purpose of conscious sedation
- Collaborating with a dentist to perform orthodontic procedures as described in the Health Professions Restricted Activity Regulation
- Collaborating with a dentist to perform restorative procedures of a permanent nature as described in the Health Professions Restricted Activity Regulation
If you are on the General or Courtesy Registers and would like to include one of the above advanced restricted activities to your practice, you first must do the following:
- Have received the appropriate advanced training for the skill.
- Apply for and receive authorization from the College prior to performing the skill.
Advanced Restricted Activities Policy
If you wish to apply for Advanced Restricted Activity Authorization, please complete and submit the required form via the Applicant/Registrant Portal.