News and announcements

Proposed BCCOHP bylaws consultation 

BCCOHP launched a consultation on Monday, September 8 to gather feedback on a set of proposed bylaws developed to align with the upcoming Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA). The HPOA will come into force on April 1, 2026, and all health regulators in BC

Notice of 2025 Annual Meeting  

The BC College of Oral Health Professionals 2025 Annual Meeting will be held online on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. PT. The annual meeting is open to the public and all oral health professionals, and is being hosted online to allow the broadest

BCCOHP Board meeting notice – Thursday, September 4, 2025

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  Thursday, September 4, 2025 Time  9 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.Note: timing listed above

Sedation & General Anesthesia Updates

This information includes sedation and general anesthesia updates and reminders to help oral health professionals stay informed and aligned with BCCOHP standards for sedation and general anesthesia.   Moderate sedation in-office assessments  As mentioned in our May 2025 email, more information about the rollout of moderate sedation

Ministry shares updated regulations related to transition to HPOA 

The Ministry of Health has shared two updates relating to the transition to the new Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA).  What this means for oral health professionals  BC’s health professions will continue to be regulated under the existing HPA until April 1, 2026. BCCOHP is working

Now in effect: Professional Standards for the Oral Health Team 

As of June 30, 2025, BCCOHP’s unified Professional Standards for the Oral Health Team are now in force.  As shared in our June 16 announcement, these new standards outline the minimum expectations for ethical conduct, performance and professional behaviour for all oral health professionals in