Duty to report
A health professional’s duty to report All health professionals who are regulated under B.C.’s Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) have a professional, ethical and legal responsibility to report any unsafe practice of any other regulated health practitioner. Who can be reported? The duty to report under the HPOA applies across professions. This means that a professional […]
Support Programs
Support Programs Coming forward about sexual misconduct, sexual abuse or discrimination and participating in the regulatory investigation process can be difficult, and may present emotional or practical challenges. If you are alleging that a licensee has committed an act of sexual misconduct, sexual abuse or discrimination, you may be eligible to receive support to assist […]
Unauthorized (unlicensed) practice
Unauthorized (unlicensed) practice In British Columbia, the various health professions and occupations are governed by regulatory colleges that oversee the conduct and competence of the individuals they regulate. BCCOHP governs six types of oral health professionals and they must be licensed by us in order to practise in BC. Unauthorized (unlicensed) practice Unregistered (unlicensed) practitioners […]
Discipline Hearings
Disciplinary Hearings If the Director of Discipline issues a citation, a hearing will be scheduled for the Discipline Tribunal to consider the allegation(s) in the citation. The Discipline Tribunal is independent of BCCOHP. Testimony is given under oath respecting allegations of professional misconduct and/or incompetence to a panel of the Discipline Tribunal. The Discipline Tribunal decides if the allegations are proven and whether any […]
Submit a complaint
Submit a complaint BCCOHP ensures people are served by safe and ethical oral health professionals by addressing complaints about the conduct or competence of dentists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, dental technicians, denturists, and licensed dental assistants. Before you begin, you may wish to learn more about the process >> How to submit Submitting a complaint provides us […]
Concerns or complaints
Resolving complaints When it comes to your oral health, you deserve care that is safe, ethical, and professional. The BC College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP) ensures people across British Columbia are served by safe and ethical oral health professionals by addressing complaints about the conduct or competence of : dentists dental therapists dental hygienists dental […]
Public Notifications
BCCOHP publishes certain regulatory decisions, including summary protection orders, disciplinary orders and requests for citations, as required under the Health Professions and Occupations Act. Publications listed after April 1, 2026, concern action taken under the Health Professions and Occupations Act, the legislation governing the regulation of health professions in BC. Please note that publications listed prior to April 1, 2026, concern disciplinary action taken by the […]
Learn About the Process
Before You Begin BCCOHP ensures British Columbians are served by safe and ethical oral healthcare professionals. Submitting a concern or complaint can help improve the care members of the public receive. We review every concern and investigate every complaint about an oral health professional’s conduct or competence. By completing this submission form, you will be […]