If the Director of Discipline issues a citation, a hearing will be scheduled for the Discipline Tribunal to consider the allegation(s) in the citation. The Discipline Tribunal is independent of BCCOHP.
Testimony is given under oath respecting allegations of professional misconduct and/or incompetence to a panel of the Discipline Tribunal. The Discipline Tribunal decides if the allegations are proven and whether any disciplinary action is appropriate.
For further information about disciplinary hearings, please visit the Health Professions Discipline Tribunal Website.
Under the Health Professions and Occupations Act, disciplinary hearings that have already begun prior to April 1, 2026 will continue to be heard by the BCCOHP Discipline Committee. The following are matters that remain within the authority of the BCCOHP Discipline Committee:
Victoria, BC
Published: March 9, 2026
Dr. Ali Safaei is a full dentist licensee with BCCOHP.
The Inquiry Committee has directed a citation for a disciplinary hearing to inquire into Dr. Safaei’s conduct as a dentist.
The hearing concerns Dr. Safaei’s conduct and competence in relation to treatment provided to a patient. The allegations include but are not limited to inadequate documentation, failure to obtain proper medical clearance and informed consent, and inadequate treatment planning given the patient’s medical history.
Dr Safaei is alleged to have breached multiple standards in place at the time, which constitutes unprofessional conduct or professional misconduct, and incompetent practice under the Health Professions Act and the BCCOHP Bylaws.
Date of hearing
A hearing has been scheduled for October 6, 8 and 9, 2026, at 9:30 am each day and will be held virtually.
Hearings are open to the public. Anyone interested in attending as an observer is asked to contact the Registrar’s Office at registrarsoffice@oralhealthbc.ca.
Please note that disciplinary hearings will not proceed if they are resolved in advance of the scheduled hearing date.
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.
Vancouver, BC
Published: October 2, 2025
Dr. Kyle Nawrot is a full dentist licensee with the BC College of Oral Health Professionals.
The Inquiry Committee has directed a citation for a disciplinary hearing to inquire into Dr. Nawrot’s conduct as a dentist.
The hearing concerns allegations the licensee failed to properly maintain a patient’s records and issued inappropriate prescriptions on three occasions for a patient. Additionally, BCCOHP alleges the licensee did not fully cooperate with BCCOHP investigations.
The hearing of this matter proceeded on June 4, 5 and 6, 2025 and November 19, 2025. The parties provided written closing submissions to the Discipline Committee in February 2026. This page will be further updated once a decision is rendered by the Discipline Committee.
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. a
