News and announcements

BC Health Regulators launch project to prepare for new legislation

The Province of British Columbia has passed legislation that will modernize the provincial framework for health profession regulation. When the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) comes into force, it will significantly change the framework within which regulatory colleges operate and regulate.  The BC Health Regulators (BCHR)

2022/23 annual report

The British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals was created on September 1, 2022 as the result of an amalgamation of four legacy oral health regulatory colleges.  The theme of the report reflects BCCOHP’s vision of reimagined oral health care oversight. BCCOHP is a more

Province announces actions to protect against respiratory infections

In response to the increase in respiratory infections in BC communities, the Minister of Health and the Provincial Health Officer have announced actions they are taking to prevent respiratory illness, including a requirement for health care workers, volunteers, contractors and visitors to wear medical masks

Discipline hearing cancelled: Dr. Kyle I.T. Nawrot

Dr. Nawrot holds registration with the BC College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP) as a practising dentist.

BCCOHP’s Inquiry Committee has directed a citation for a disciplinary hearing to inquire into Dr. Nawrot’s conduct and competence as a dentist.