Sedation FAQs
Accreditation Frequently Asked Questions All dentists and certified specialists administering minimal, moderate or deep sedation, or general anesthesia must comply with BCCOHP’s standards or guidelines for that modality. The sedation spectrum ranges from minimal sedation to general anesthesia. Below are some frequently asked questions about sedation. Navigation Minimal sedation What is minimal sedation? According to […]
Sedation and general anesthesia standards & guidelines
Sedation and general anesthesia standards & guidelines All general dentists and certified specialists administering sedation and general anesthesia must adhere to the requirements outlined in BCCOHP’s relevant standards and guidelines. Keep up to date on sedation and GA news here Navigation Documentation Standards & Guidelines Addenda Minimal and Moderate Sedation Services (non-hospital facilities) Emergency equipment/drugs information […]
Registering to provide sedation (for individuals)
Registering to provide sedation (for individuals) Licensees must be approved by BCCOHP to provide moderate sedation, deep sedation, and/or general anesthesia before providing these services. Licensees are required to submit their Registration of Qualifications application along with the necessary documents. Please send documents to our contact form in a single PDF file. Only complete submissions will […]
Sedation & general anesthesia facility registration and assessments
Accreditation of sedation & general anesthesia facilities Sedation and general anesthesia facility registration Deep sedation and general anesthesia facility accreditation Moderate sedation facility accreditation Sedation and general anesthesia facility registration Deep sedation and general anesthesia Facilities that intend to provide deep sedation and/or general anesthesia services must first undergo an initial accreditation inspection and receive […]
Accreditation News & Updates
Accreditation program
Accreditation Program BCCOHP’s accreditation program was created to support safe provision of sedation and general anesthesia (GA) services in BC. All oral health professionals who provide sedation or GA services in BC, and the non-hospital based facilities in which they operate, must comply with the requirements of this program. The accreditation program has three main […]