Licensing

BCCOHP’s fiscal year runs from April 1 each year until March 31 the following year. Oral health professionals (licensed dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental technicians, dental therapists, dentists and denturists) must be  licensed with BCCOHP to practise in British Columbia.  

Oral health professionals are responsible for completing and submitting the renewal form and fee prior to the deadline. 

BCCOHP’s fiscal year runs from April 1 each year until March 31 the following year. Oral health professionals (licensed dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental technicians, dental therapists, dentists and denturists) must be licensed with BCCOHP to practise in British Columbia.  

There are three main ways that the BC College of Oral Health Professionals protects the public:

Use the tabs below to find out more about applying for or renewing a licence in BC

Licensed dental assistants

Apply for a licence or complete your renewal

Dental hygienists

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Dental technicians

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Dental therapists

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Dentists

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Denturists

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