Modernizing oral health care oversight 

A message from BCCOHP’s Registrar and CEO, Chris Hacker This newsletter provides an update on BCCOHP’s progress on our goal of modernizing oral health care oversight.   The three-year strategic plan that rolled out this past April lays out specific areas of focus. Within this newsletter below, you’ll find detailed information about initiatives we’re pursuing to meet our […]

BC Ministry of Health appoints Director of Discipline

The Government of BC has announced that Benson Cowan has been appointed as Director of Discipline to lead an independent discipline tribunal established under the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA), within the new Office of the Superintendent of Health Professions and Occupations Oversight.  Cowan brings significant experience to the role, having most recently served […]

BC introduces two new regulatory colleges for health care professionals

June 28, 2024, marked the creation of two new multi-profession regulatory colleges: the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC and the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC. These two new regulatory bodies have been created through the amalgamation of 11 legacy colleges. The amalgamations are part of the Ministry of Health’s multi-year […]

2024 Board Election Results

This article contains results of the 2024 BCCOHP Board election. Voting took place for the Dental Hygienist and Dentist/Dental Therapist positions. The Dental Technician and Denturist positions were acclaimed, as only one eligible candidate was nominated for each.