About

BCCOHP regulates more than 17,000 oral health professionals, including:

  • licensed dental assistants
  • dental hygienists
  • dental technicians
  • dental therapists
  • dentists
  • denturists

Health regulators help ensure patients receive safe and competent care. Our role is to protect patients and the public. 

How we protect patients and the public

How we operate

Board

The Board sets the direction of BCCOHP and has oversight of our regulatory performance. It is accountable to the Minister of Health. 

Committees

Committees are established by the Board and integral to our work of public protection. 

Staff

Our regulation work is done by our staff team, under the direction of the Registrar/CEO. 

Our strategic priorities

Strategic plan

Strategic Plan 2024-27: BCCOHP is delivering on the promise of modernized professional regulation of the oral health team. 

Publications and reports

Annual reports

Annual reports highlight performance over the previous year. 

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Regulatory approach

Our regulatory approach to decision making (how we regulate) prioritizes public safety while being fair, inclusive and responsive to diverse needs. It is a set of principles to help guide how we made decisions. By sharing it, we hope to show you how we make decisions and what you can expect from us as a regulator.  

Work With Us

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