As of September 1, 2022 – the College of Dental Hygienists of BC, College of Dental Surgeons of BC, College of Dental Technicians of BC, College of Denturists of BC becomes…

Under the BCCOHP Bylaws, you must be employed by FNHA (First Nations Health Authority) to register as a dental therapist at BCCOHP. As a result of this, BCCOHP may register dental therapists, dependent on whether FNHA is looking to hire additional dental therapists.
If you are interested in working as a dental therapist in BC, you will need to contact FNHA for more information. All dental therapists may only provide services in First Nations communities under the supervision and direction of a dentist in good standing with the College.
Currently, the education requirement for dental therapists as outlined in the bylaws states that you must either:
As of September 1, 2022 – the College of Dental Hygienists of BC, College of Dental Surgeons of BC, College of Dental Technicians of BC, College of Denturists of BC becomes…