Denturism
Last updated on September 15, 2022The British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP) is the regulatory body established to regulate dentists, dental therapists, denturists, dental technicians, dental hygienists, and certified dental assistants. The BCCOHP was established on September 1, 2022. The BCCOHP resulted from the amalgamation of the College of Dental Hygienists of BC, College of Dental Surgeons of BC, College of Dental Technicians of BC, and College of Denturists of BC.
Denturism has been a designated health profession under the Health Professions Act since December 7, 1995, and is regulated by the College in accordance with the Act, the Denturists Regulation and the bylaws of the College.
Denturism has been a regulated profession under British Columbia legislation since 1988. Before designation under the Health Professions Act, the profession was regulated under the former Dental Technicians and Denturists Act.
Amendments to the Denturists Regulation
Amendments to the Denturists Regulation and to most College bylaws are subject to a three-month notice period, unless the Minister specifies a shorter period.
The College is responsible for giving notice of proposed bylaw amendments, including posting them on the College website, and all bylaw amendments must be filed with the Minister to be effective. Filed bylaws come into force 60 days after the date of filing, unless the Minister either disallows the change or specifies an earlier date, or the College withdraws the change.
The full text of the current bylaws and information about any proposed bylaw amendments may be obtained by contacting the College. Comments on proposed bylaw amendments should be submitted to both the College and the Ministry
Proposed Regulation Amendments
| Proposed Regulation Amendments | Notice Date |
|---|---|
| Propose amendments to the Denturists Regulation to reflect the proposed name of the amalgamated oral health professionals' college. | April 4, 2022 |
Approved Regulation Amendments
| Approved Regulation Amendments | Date |
|---|---|
| Amendments to the Denturists Regulation, effective February 24, 2020, including changes to standardize and simplify terms, remove the 365-day rule regarding the repairing of overdentures and partial dentures, and changes to better align the regulation with the Health Professions Act model (characterized by shared scope of practice statements and restricted activities) and to align with the other oral health colleges’ regulations. | February 24, 2020 MO 041/2020 BC Reg 32/2020 |
| Makes the Denturists Regulation, effective October 17, 2008. | October 15, 2008 MO 237/2008 BC Reg 277/2008 |
| Repeals the Denturists Regulation (BC Reg 68/2000), effective October 17, 2008. Continues the designation of denturism under the Health Professions Designation Regulation, effective October 17, 2008. |
October 10, 2008 OIC 737/2008 BC Reg 270/2008 |
| Amends the Denturists Regulation by adding section 8 re: continued application of Part 4 of the Health Professions Act to denturism. | January 30, 2006 OIC 33/2006 BC Reg 9/2006 |
| Repeals and replaces BC Reg 510/95, the Denturists Regulation, to allow denturists to work with partial dentures and dentures-over-implants. | February 21, 2000 OIC 203/2000 BC Reg 68/2000 |
| Amends the Designation Regulation by adding denturism as a profession to which Part 4 of the Act applies. | June 7, 1999 OIC 670/99 BC Reg 165/99 |
| Enacts the Denturists Regulation. | December 7, 1995 OIC 1469/95 BC Reg 510/95 |
Filed Bylaw Amendments
| Filed Bylaw Amendments | Date |
|---|---|
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule C – Fees and making amendments to forms. | Filed December 20, 2019 In force February 20, 2020 |
| Amends the bylaws relating to criminal records checks and continuing competency. | Filed March 14, 2019. In force May 13, 2019. |
| Amends the bylaws by amending schedule B - Internship portfolio requirements. | Filed March 14, 2019. In force May 13, 2019. |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Form 5. | Filed November 22, 2018. In force January 21, 2019. |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule C: Fees. | Filed November 22, 2018. In force January 21, 2019. |
| Amends forms 5 and 6 of the bylaws. | Filed December 20, 2017 In force February 18, 2018 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule C: Fees. | Filed December 20, 2017 In force February 18, 2018 |
| Amends the bylaws by amending Form 2 and Form 4 to correct errors relating to the collection of application fees for criminal record checks. | Filed October 31, 2017 In force December 30, 2017 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule A: Recognized Denturist Education Programs | Filed August 9, 2017 In force October 8, 2017 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule C regarding fees. |
Filed December 22, 2016 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Form 5: Application for Registration Renewal | Filed December 3, 2015 In force January 4, 2016 MO 412/2015 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing the entire set of bylaws. | Filed September 23, 2015 In force November 22, 2015 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule E regarding fees. | Filed November 4, 2011 In force November 8, 2011 MO 301/2011 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule E regarding fees. | October 29, 2004 Deposited |
| February 27, 2003 OIC 185/2003 |
February 27, 2003 OIC 185/2003 |
| Amends the bylaws revising membership requirements to reflect amendments to the Denturists Regulation and mobility requirements regarding out-of-province applicants | June 8, 2000 OIC 816/2000 |
| Amends the bylaws including housekeeping changes and clarification of certain provisions such as the duties of officers of board, and practice requirements. | June 4, 1999 OIC 669/99 |
| Approves the bylaws of the College. | December 4, 1996 OIC 1412/96 |
Other
| Other | Date |
|---|---|
| Orders that the date by which the first election must be held is changed to May 1, 1997. | November 29, 1996 MO 422/96 |
| Orders that the date by which the first election must be held is changed to December 1, 1996. | June 30, 1996 MO 243/96 |
| Appoints the first board of the College and orders that the first election of professional members to the board must be held on or before July 1, 1996. | December 7, 1995 MO 593/95 |
Contact information
British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals
| Website: | https://oralhealthbc.ca |