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A registrant can only be disciplined by BCCOHP or its committees once a formal discipline hearing leading to an adverse finding has taken place*. More information about the College’s complaints and discipline process is available here.
Following a discipline hearing, the Discipline Committee may make a range of orders, including:
*exception: the Inquiry Committee may suspend a registrant or impose limits or conditions on their practice pending a hearing of the matter if there is an urgent public protection issue under section 35 of the HPA.
The Inquiry Committee may direct the Registrar to issue a citation for a disciplinary hearing. A discipline hearing is the final stage of the discipline process and is open to the public unless the panel has ordered otherwise.
Testimony is given under oath respecting allegations of professional misconduct and/or incompetence to a panel of the Discipline Committee.
The Committee decides if the allegations are substantiated and whether any disciplinary action appropriate. Disciplinary action may include a formal reprimand, conditions on registration, suspension or termination of registration.
All discipline hearings are open to the public; however, space may be limited and observers will be asked to RSVP. Notice of hearings will be published here two to four weeks in advance of the hearing.
Vancouver, BC
Published: March 13, 2024
July 12 update: This hearing was conducted on July 10, 2024. BCCOHP is awaiting the decision of the Discipline Committee. Further details will be provided here when available.
Mr. Biddle is a Registrant with the BC College of Oral Health Professionals, as defined in section 26 of the Health Professions Act (HPA), as a denturist.
The Inquiry Committee has directed a citation for a disciplinary hearing to inquire into Mr. Biddle’s conduct as a denturist.
BCCOHP is conducting this hearing to determine whether Mr. Biddle:
a) has not complied with the HPA, a regulation or a bylaw;
b) has not complied with a standard, limit or condition imposed under the HPA;
c) has committed professional misconduct or unprofessional conduct;
d) has incompetently practised as a denturist; and/or
e) suffers from a physical or mental ailment, an emotional disturbance or an addiction that impairs his ability to practice as a denturist.
This hearing relates to investigations related to two complaints received by BCCOHP in 2022 and 2023. The first investigation and second investigation are unrelated complaints from two different complainants. BCCOHP is alleging that the Registrant has failed to respond to and cooperate with the College regarding the two investigations, among other matters.
This is a summary only; please refer to the citation below for further details of BCCOHP’s allegations against Mr. Biddle:
Amended citation: Mr. Paul Biddle
The bylaws of the BC College of Oral Health Professionals require public notice of citations issued under section 37 (1) of the Health Professions Act.