Welcome to CDABC
April 1, 2026 Your Professional Title is Changing to LDA!
Starting April 1, 2026, Certified Dental Assistants in BC will hold a new title: Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA). This is more than a name change — it reflects a new regulatory framework under BC's Health Professions and Occupations Act, and it comes with specific steps depending on your registration status. Whether you're a practising CDA, a Temporary or Limited registrant, or a student entering the profession, find out what changes, what stays the same, and what you need to do next.
LDA - How does it effect Me
Our Mission: To advance, develop and promote the profession, the membership, and the organization.
The Certified Dental Assistants of BC (CDABC) is an incorporated, not for profit association promoting the interests of its members and the profession in British Columbia.
Serving our members
The CDABC is the only organization that represents the certified dental assisting profession in British Columbia, acting as an advocate for our members, fostering unity and serving as an agent for positive change. We are your advocate to the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP).
As an association, we provide advancement opportunities for members in several ways: from volunteering opportunities to continuing education courses. Our online self-study courses, together with our monthly teleseminar events, provide you with every opportunity to grow as a CDA and earn essential CE credits. On top of that, we provide information resources, job postings and monthly newsletters. Join today and become part of our community.
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