Practice Standards and Guidance

Our practice-related resources provide important guidance for oral health professionals in meeting the standards of practice. Oral health professionals are responsible for reading BCCOHP’s publications to ensure they are aware of current news and of BCCOHP policies, standards and guidelines.

One of the foundational ways that BCCOHP protects the public is by setting standards for the delivery of safe and patient-centred oral health care.

BCCOHP Standards and Guidance Project Update

BCCOHP is working to create professional and ethical standards for all regulated oral health professionals.

The standards and guidance for clinical and ethical practice issued by the legacy colleges remained in place upon amalgamation and are currently under review. These documents and resources are still in force until new standards are developed for BCCOHP.

To learn more about this initiative, please visit our research and consultations page. >>

Use the tabs below to find out profession-specific standards and guidance.

Certified dental assistants

Learn more about practice standards and guidance for CDAs.

Dental hygienists

Learn more about practice standards and guidance for dental hygienists.

Dental technicians

Learn more about practice standards and guidance for dental technicians.

Dental therapists

Learn more about practice standards and guidance for dental therapists.

Dentists

Learn more about practice standards and guidance for dentists.

Denturists

Learn more about practice standards and guidance for denturists.