BCCOHP Board meeting notice – Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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 Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Time 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.Note: timing listed above is approximate and is subject to change – please check […]
Discipline hearing: Dr. Ali Safaei
Victoria, BC Published: March 9, 2026 Dr. Ali Safaei is a full dentist registrant with BCCOHP. The Investigation Committee has directed a citation for a disciplinary hearing to inquire into Dr. Safaei’s conduct as a dentist. The hearing concerns investigations into a complaint received by BCCOHP in December 2024 regarding Dr. Safaei’s conduct and competence in relation to […]
Inviting applications for BCCOHP committee memberships: Application deadline extended to March 6
Do you want to participate in decisions that will help protect the public and promote better health outcomes for patients? If yes, we invite you to apply to join one of BCCOHP’s committees.
BCCOHP Board meeting notice – Thursday, March 12, 2026
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, March 12, 2025 Time 9 a.m. to 11:25 a.m.Note: timing listed above is approximate and is subject to change – please check […]
2026/27 licence renewal opens soon
Licence renewal with the BC College of Oral Health Professionals opens soon, and you will be able to complete it and submit your payment through your online account. The 2026/27 annual renewal deadline is Tuesday, March 31, 2026. No action is required at this time. You will be notified by email when online renewal opens. Specific requirements as well as […]
Important update: Upcoming licence class changes
We have been working to notify oral health professionals affected by the upcoming licence class changes through targeted email communications. A summary of the above listed communications is provided in this update.
Introducing BCCOHP’s Modernized Quality Assurance Program
Dear oral health professionals, With the new year underway, we are pleased to share a more detailed introduction to BCCOHP’s modernized Quality Assurance Program (QAP), which is replacing the pre-existing programs for all six oral health professions in BC in April 2026. The modernized program is designed to support ongoing competence of oral health professionals […]
Registrar’s Message: Closing Out 2025, Key Reminders and What’s Ahead for 2026
This message was sent to all oral health professionals regulated by BCCOHP via email. Message from Chris Hacker, CEO and Registrar As the year comes to a close, I wanted to recognize the contributions and the support provided by all oral health professionals, across the province, towards the progress we’ve made together in 2025 to […]
Expectations for X-ray equipment inspections
Earlier this year, the BC Dental Association (BCDA) informed BCCOHP that its X-Ray Inspection Program was discontinued as a member service effective May 31, 2025.
Upcoming office closure
BCCOHP will be closed from noon on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, through 8:30 am PT on Monday, January 5, 2026. Throughout the upcoming office closures and altered schedules that come with winter holidays, it is important to ensure there is a line of communication available for emergencies involving patient safety or practitioner wellness. In […]