As of September 1, 2022 – the College of Dental Hygienists of BC, College of Dental Surgeons of BC, College of Dental Technicians of BC, College of Denturists of BC becomes…

BCCOHP’s committees are established by the Board and filled by the Nomination and Appointment Committee. Currently at BCCOHP, we have 10 committees organized into three types: regulatory, professional standards and Board committees.
Our committees are comprised of members who reflect the importance of diversity, gender equality, professional experience, knowledge and skill.
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The Discipline Committee adjudicates disciplinary matters when the investigation of a complaint identifies a serious problem, or when the complaint cannot be resolved through alternative dispute mechanisms or remediation.
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The Inquiry Committee assists the Board with investigations and resolution of complaints in accordance with the Health Professions Act.
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The Quality Assurance Committee is responsible for developing, administering and maintaining the quality assurance program.
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The Registration Committee is responsible for granting registration and certification. The committee reviews and monitors the policies, procedures and provisions for registration and certification in the best interest of the public, and decides whether to approve or deny non-routine applications for initial registration, annual renewal and reinstatement.
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The Sedation and General Anesthesia Committee assesses the compliance of registrants and dental facilities with the sedation and general anesthesia standards.
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The Patient-Centred Care Committee establishes a patient relations program to seek to prevent professional misconduct, reviews standards and guidance from the patient perspective, and develops and oversees public interest initiatives.
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The Standards and Guidance Committee develop, manage and review BCCOHP professional standards and guidance documents, and establish working groups to develop and revise documents based on subject matter.
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The Nomination and Appointment Committee determines the required knowledge, skills, expertise and diversity required on BCCOHP’s committees and fills any vacancies on the Board and committees. The goal of the committee is to recommend members with the required skills, knowledge and experience to make decision-making at the College more streamlined and effective.
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The Audit and Risk Committee’s mandate is to assist the board in fulfilling its obligations and oversight responsibilities relating to financial planning and reporting, the audit process, internal control systems and risk management.
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The Governance and Human Resources Committee is responsible for overseeing the employment and evaluation of the Registrar, and reviewing the College’s policies with regards to human resources.
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As of September 1, 2022 – the College of Dental Hygienists of BC, College of Dental Surgeons of BC, College of Dental Technicians of BC, College of Denturists of BC becomes…