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As an oral health professional registered with BCCOHP, you are expected to meet standards for clinical and ethical practice. You will also need to meet quality assurance requirements that support your continuing competence throughout your career.
There are three main ways that the BC College of Oral Health Professionals protects the public:
Oral health professionals are reminded that they are ultimately accountable and responsible for understanding and interpreting any limits or conditions that might appear in Ministry Regulations and BCCOHP Bylaws regarding restricted titles and scope of practice. Please reach out to BCCOHP’s Professional Practice team if you have any questions regarding the provision of any aspect of practice or defined restricted activities.
BCCOHP’s unified Professional Standards for the Oral Health Team take effect for all oral health professionals on June 30, 2025. These comprehensive new standards outline the minimum expectations for ethical conduct, performance and professional behavior for all oral health professionals in BC. They are designed to support professional accountability and help ensure consistent, competent care across the professions.
Read the new Professional Standards >>
View a video series about the Professional Standards for oral health professionals here >>
View a video for the public about the Professional Standards here >>
Learn about the standards development project >>
Eventually, all legacy practice resources will be rescinded and replaced by new BCCOHP standards that apply to all regulated oral health professionals. Learn more and review the inventory of documents being replaced by these new standards here>>
Oral health professionals must meet clinical and ethical expectations for practice
This program ensures that oral health professionals stay up to date and are able to practise safely
There are specific requirements for the administration of sedation and general anesthesia in dentistry
BCCOHP has a growing base of options that allow you to earn continuing education (CE) credits anywhere and at your own pace
For cases resulting in the need for patient resuscitation, emergency transfer, referral and/or admittance to hospital, or death:
This report is essential as it provides immediate and accurate information for all concerned parties. To request a paper copy, please contact us.