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.
A message from BCCOHP’s Registrar and CEO, Chris Hacker This was a year of acceleration for BCCOHP – one where we moved from planning to doing. The work of bringing multiple legacy systems, cultures and approaches into alignment is no small task; however, it is
The message below was shared with all oral health professionals regulated by BCCOHP on June 24, 2025. A message from BCCOHP’s Registrar and CEO, Chris Hacker Hi everyone, I believe the most important role a regulator plays in meeting its mandate of public protection is in
The message below was shared with all oral health professionals regulated by BCCOHP on January 17, 2025. A message from BCCOHP’s Registrar and CEO, Chris Hacker As we begin a new year, I wanted to wish you all continued success, and bring you up to
A message from BCCOHP’s Registrar and CEO, Chris Hacker This newsletter provides an update on BCCOHP’s progress on our goal of modernizing oral health care oversight. The three-year strategic plan that rolled out this past April lays out specific areas of focus. Within this newsletter below, you’ll
