News and announcements

Quality Assurance Program Launch

BCCOHP’s modernized Quality Assurance Program (QAP) has launched. All oral health professionals regulated by BCCOHP are now able to log in and view their QAP dashboard.

April 2026: Health Professions and Occupations Act now in effect 

Today marks the transition to the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA). BCCOHP has been preparing to regulate under the new Act for some time and anticipates that oral health professionals will not see any significant impact on their daily practice. We will continue to roll out information as we begin operating under the new Act, but here’s what you need to know today.

QAP coming in April | Discontinuation of online courses

Getting ready for the modernized Quality Assurance Program  As we prepare to launch the modernized Quality Assurance Program (QAP) in April, here’s what oral health professionals need to know:  Program details An overview of BCCOHP’s modernized Quality Assurance Program (PDF) was shared with all oral health professionals

BCCOHP Board meeting notice – Wednesday, April 1, 2026

The Board of the BC College of Oral Health Professionals typically meets four times per year. To learn more about BCCOHP’s Board, view our Board page. Meeting details are as follows:  Date  Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Time  9 a.m. to 12 p.m.Note: timing listed above

Discipline hearing: Dr. Ali Safaei 

Victoria, BC     Published: March 9, 2026  Dr. Ali Safaei is a full dentist registrant with BCCOHP.   The Inquiry Committee has directed a citation for a disciplinary hearing to inquire into Dr. Safaei’s conduct as a dentist.   The hearing concerns investigations into a complaint received by BCCOHP in December