Dentists Initial Licences
Dentist initial licence Click on the category below for the application package or link to apply online. To learn more about the licence categories, please visit the dentist licences page. NOTE: As part of the application process, applicants will have to undergo a criminal record check (CRC) process conducted by the Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General. […]
Licensed Dental Assistants – Initial Licence
Licensed Dental Assistant Initial Licence Click on the category below for the application package or link to apply online. To learn more about the licence categories, please visit the LDA licences page. Graduates of an accredited dental assisting program in BC who have successfully completed the National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB) written exam are eligible for […]
Dental Therapist Licences
Dental therapist scope of practice These dental professionals provide oral healthcare services to underserved, and often remote, First Nations populations. They may be the primary oral healthcare professional in their community. Dental therapists in B.C. must be employed by the First Nations Health Authority, a regional health authority or an Indigenous governing body, or if […]
Dental Hygienist Licences
Dental hygienist licences Click on the licence category below for a description of the category, general licence requirements, and licence conditions (if any). To learn more on how to apply, please visit the initial application page here. Licensed Dental Hygienist This licence category is available to dental hygienists who have graduated from a dental hygiene […]
Licensed Dental Assistant Licences
Licensed Dental Assistant Licences Click on the licence category below for a description of the category, general licence requirements, and licence conditions (if any). To learn more on how to apply, please visit the initial application page. Licenced Dental Assistant This licence category is for individuals who have graduated from a dental assisting program from […]
Dentist Licences
Dentist licences Click on the licence category below for a description of the category, general licence requirements, and licence conditions (if any). To learn more on how to apply, please visit the initial applications page here. Full Dentist Licence Licence description This licence category is for dentists who will be practising as a general dentist/practitioner. […]
Dental Technician Licences
Dental technician licences Click on the licence category below for a description of the category, general licence requirements, and licence conditions (if any). To learn more on how to apply, please visit the initial application page here. Licensed Dental Technician This licence category is available to Dental Technicians who have graduated from a recognized […]
Denturist Licences
Denturist registration classes Click on the licence category below for a description of the category, general licence requirements, and licence conditions (if any). To learn more on how to apply, please visit the initial application page here. Full Denturist Licence This licence category is available to denturists who have graduated from a recognized denturist education […]
Annual Renewals
Annual renewal Licensees must renew annually. BCCOHP’s registration year runs from April 1 each year until March 31 the following year. Annual renewal is now closed. Have questions? Please contact us online. Licensees must renew annually. BCCOHP’s licensing year runs from April 1 each year until March 31 the following year. Annual renewal is now open. You will […]
Incorporations
Incorporations Licensees (dental hygienists, dentists and denturists) who practice through a health profession corporation are required to get a permit (i.e. consent) from BCCOHP before practising under a corporation name. Use the tabs below to find out more about incorporations in your licence category. Dental hygienists Learn more about how to apply for approval of a […]