What dental hygienists should know in advance of renewal in 2023
We provided general information about what would be changing – and what is staying the same – to all oral health professionals.
We are writing to you now in advance of the renewal period to provide some additional information that is specific to dental hygienists.
In preparation for your renewal in early 2023, we have compiled a list of key changes specific to dental hygienists here.
New legislation to replace Health Professions Act receives Royal Assent
New legislation introduced by the Minister of Health last month to replace the Health Professions Act received Royal Assent on November 24, 2022.
The Health Professions and Occupations Act contains important changes to the way health profession regulatory colleges fulfill our mandate to serve and protect patients and the public.
Information for prescribers: changes to pharmacists’ authority to renew prescriptions, prescribe and administer medications
The Ministry of Health has announced a new health workforce strategy to improve access to health care. One of the actions is that beginning October 14, pharmacists will adapt and renew prescriptions for a wider range of drugs and conditions, and they will be able to administer, further to a prescription, a wider range of drugs by injection or intranasally.
Introducing BC’s newest regulatory college: the BC College of Oral Health Professionals
BCCOHP oversees 16,000 oral health professionals, including certified dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental therapists, dentists, dental technicians and denturists.
Having a single oral health regulator for all oral health professions will improve patient safety, increase public confidence through transparency and accountability, and promote better outcomes for patients.
What oral health professionals need to know in advance of amalgamation on September 1
The following message is for all oral health professionals in British Columbia: Effective September 1, 2022, certified dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental therapists, dentists, dental technicians and denturists will become regulated by the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP). There is nothing that you need to do: the registration or certification that you […]
Notice of Revised Proposed Bylaws and Schedules for BC’s New Oral Health Regulatory College
The notice period for the proposed BC College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP) Bylaws ended on July 27, 2022. The First Board has now approved the proposed bylaws and further revisions.
Announcing the first board, name and effective date for BC’s new oral health regulatory college
The amalgamation partner colleges are proud and excited to share that the first board appointments, as well as the proposed name and amalgamation date of the new oral health college have been made official.
Updated Guidance: Infection Prevention and Control & Oral Health Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
To support you in continuing to provide oral health care safely during the COVID-19 pandemic, CDHBC, CDTBC, CDSBC, and CDBC have worked collaboratively to update the joint COVID-19 guidance document for oral health care professionals.
Dentists: access to PharmaNet now open
As of June 1, dentists in BC can become authorized to access PharmaNet. This joint initiative between BCCOHP and BC’s Ministry of Health marks a significant and positive change that will enhance the safety of dental patients and the public. Practitioner access to PharmaNet is only for the purpose of direct patient care: providing health […]
Notice of bylaw posting for BC’s new oral health regulatory college
The following notice is for patients and members of the public, health professionals and all individuals and organizations that have an interest in dental regulation and oral health in British Columbia: The Transition Steering Committee for the Oral Health Amalgamation Project is pleased to provide notice that the proposed bylaws for BC’s new oral health regulatory college […]