Now in effect: Professional Standards for the Oral Health Team
As of June 30, 2025, BCCOHP’s unified Professional Standards for the Oral Health Team are now in force. As shared in our June 16 announcement, these new standards outline the minimum expectations for ethical conduct, performance and professional behaviour for all oral health professionals in BC. They have replaced a number of legacy college practice […]
Transforming oral health care oversight
The message below was shared with all oral health professionals regulated by BCCOHP on June 24, 2025. A message from BCCOHP’s Registrar and CEO, Chris Hacker Hi everyone, I believe the most important role a regulator plays in meeting its mandate of public protection is in creating a framework where professionalism can flourish. Inspired by this […]
Coming soon: New Professional Standards for the Oral Health Team
We’re pleased to announce the publication and upcoming in force date of BCCOHP’s Professional Standards for the Oral Health Team (Professional Standards). These unified standards take effect for all oral health professionals regulated by BCCOHP on June 30, 2025. We are publishing and sharing the standards now to provide time for oral health professionals to […]
Consultation on proposed Quality Assurance Program Framework
Open from June 12, 2025 – August 5, 2025 The BC College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP) is seeking feedback on a proposed Quality Assurance (QA) Program Framework. Ensuring that oral health professionals are able to practise competently throughout their careers is one of the main ways BCCOHP protects the public. Developing a single, modernized […]
Notice: Discontinuation of BCDA X-Ray Inspection Program
The BC Dental Association (BCDA) has informed BCCOHP that its X-Ray Inspection Program is discontinued as a member service as of May 31. This update is being shared for information. The end of this program does not affect any BCCOHP requirements for oral health professionals. If you have questions about the discontinuation of the BCDA […]
Sedation & General Anesthesia Updates
This information includes timely sedation and general anesthesia updates and reminders to help oral health professionals stay informed and aligned with BCCOHP standards for sedation and general anesthesia. Sedation and General Anesthesia Standards Sedation and general anesthesia (GA) are high-risk aspects of oral health care. BCCOHP is assessing existing sedation practice standards and gathering information […]
Discipline hearing: Dr. Kyle Nawrot
Vancouver, BC Dr. Kyle Nawrot is a full dentist registered with the BC College of Oral Health Professionals. The Inquiry Committee has directed a citation for a disciplinary hearing to inquire into Dr. Nawrot’s conduct as a dentist. The hearing concerns investigations into six complaints received by BCCOHP. The College alleges that in 2022, the Registrant […]
BCCOHP Board meeting notice – Thursday, June 19, 2025
The Board of the BC College of Oral Health Professionals typically meets four times per year. To learn more about BCCOHP’s Board, view our Board page. Meeting details are as follows: Date Thursday, June 19, 2025 Time 9 am – 12 pmNote: timing listed above is approximate and is subject to change – please check […]
Important: Changes to the denturist quality assurance program coming April 15
Note: One of the three main ways BCCOHP protects the public is by ensuring that oral health professionals are able to practise competently throughout their careers. Quality assurance is an important part of this work. As a health regulator, we remain focused on and committed to protecting public and patient safety in BC’s oral health […]
2025 Board Election Results
Thank you to all our candidates for standing for election and to all participants in the voting process. The following oral health professionals are elected to serve on the BCCOHP Board for three-year terms beginning April 1, 2025. Certified dental assistant board member Tianna Armstrong (Certified Dental Assistant) Board member who may be a registrant […]