Oral health professionals are expected to meet ethical and practice requirements for the delivery of safe and competent oral health care, and also need to meet quality assurance requirements that support continuing competence.
This area of the website contains important information about practice requirements for oral health professionals licensed by BCCOHP.
Critical incidents related to sedation, general anesthesia or blood-borne pathogens must immediately be reported to BCCOHP’s Registrar by phone (672-202-0448, toll-free within Canada: 1-888-202-0448).
BCCOHP derives its authority from the Health Professions and Occupations Act, government regulations, and the BCCOHP Bylaws.
Oral health professionals are accountable and responsible for understanding and interpreting any limits or conditions that might appear in applicable Ministry Regulations and BCCOHP Bylaws regarding restricted titles and scope of practice.
Questions? Please reach out to BCCOHP’s Professional Practice team with questions regarding the provision of any aspect of practice or defined restricted activities.
Oral health professionals must meet ethical and practice requirements
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
