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 Standards for the Oral Health Team
We’re pleased to announce the publication and upcoming in force date of BCCOHP’s Standards for the Oral Health Team (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 review the […]
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 […]
BC Health Regulators launch project to prepare for new legislation
The Province of British Columbia has passed legislation that will modernize the provincial framework for health profession regulation. When the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) comes into force, it will significantly change the framework within which regulatory colleges operate and regulate. The BC Health Regulators (BCHR) group has launched a major project towards ensuring that by […]
Inviting applications for committee memberships
Do you want to participate in decisions that will help reimagine oral health care oversight and improve health outcomes for oral health patients in BC? If yes, we invite you to apply to join one of BCCOHP’s committees.
Province of BC announces end to COVID-19 public health emergency and vaccine registry for health care workers
On July 26, 2024, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry issued an order to end the public health emergency for COVID-19 and rescinded all related orders, saying “While COVID-19 is not gone, we now have high levels of protection in the health-care system and in communities throughout B.C.” Infection Prevention and Control in the Oral […]
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 (Licensed Dental Assistant) Board member who may be a registrant […]
Updates on BCCOHP Board election, call for committee members and upcoming renewal
Board election update The BCCOHP Board election voting period is set to open on January 29. New election details including candidate statements are now available on the election web page. All six types of oral health professionals regulated by BCCOHP can vote for all positions. Apply now to join a BCCOHP committee Do you want […]
Changes to the dental hygienist QA program
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 […]
Registrar’s Message: Closing Out 2024, Key Reminders and What’s Ahead for 2025
This message was sent to all oral health professionals regulated by BCCOHP via email. Message from Chris Hacker, CEO and Registrar As 2024 comes to a close, I want to thank you for your continued commitment to providing safe and effective care. The dedication and professionalism of oral health professionals across the province ensures that […]