Dental Technology
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.
Dental technology 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 Dental Technicians Regulation and the bylaws of the College.
Dental technology has been a regulated profession under British Columbia legislation since 1958. Before designation under the Health Professions Act, the profession was regulated under the former Dental Technicians and Denturists Act.
Amendments to the Dental Technicians Regulation
Amendments to the Dental Technicians 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 Dental Technicians Regulation (PDF, 89KB) 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 Dental Technicians Regulation, effective January 26, 2022 to section 5 to extend the term of office of every elected board members who holds office on January 1, 2022 for one year. | January 26, 2022 MO M15/2022 BC Reg 32/2020 |
| Amendments to the Dental Technicians Regulation, effective February 24, 2020, including changes to standardize and simplify terms, and to better align the regulation with the Health Professions Act model (characterized by shared scope of practice statements and restricted activities). | February 24, 2020 MO 041/2020 BC Reg 32/2020 |
| Makes the Dental Technicians Regulation, effective October 17, 2008. | October 15, 2008 MO 238/2008 BC Reg 278/2008 |
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Repeals the Dental Technicians Regulation (BC Reg 509/95), effective October 17, 2008. Continues the designation of dental technology under the Health Professions Designation Regulation, effective October 17, 2008. |
October 10, 2008 OIC 737/2008 BC Reg 270/2008 |
| Amends the Dental Technicians Regulation by repealing and replacing section 3 regarding reserved titles. | May 14, 1998 OIC 622/98 BC Reg 162/98 |
| Enacts the Dental Technicians Regulation. | December 7, 1995 OIC 1468/95 BC Reg 509/95 |
Filed Bylaw Amendments
| Filed Bylaw Amendments | Date |
|---|---|
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing sections 35(2), (3), and (5) related to fees. | Filed October 5, 2017 In force December 4, 2017 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing section 35(3) regarding registration renewal fees. | Filed December 12, 2016 In force December 13, 2016 MO 493/2016 |
| Amends the bylaws by amending section 24, General Meetings. | Filed October 6, 2016 In force December 5, 2016 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing section 3, Nomination Procedure, and section 4, Election Procedure. | Filed October 1, 2016 In force November 30, 2016 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Section 35(3) (fees). | Filed September 22, 2015 In force November 21, 2015 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing the schedule regarding voting eligibility for registrants. | Filed March 24, 2015 In force May 1, 2015 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Section 35(3) (fees). | Filed December 29, 2014 In force December 31, 2014 MO 467/2014 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing section 35 (1), (2) and (3) regarding fees. | Filed December 12, 2013 In force January 31, 2014 MO 314/2013 |
| Amends section 26 of the bylaws to make the registrar the head of the public body for the purposes of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. |
Filed May 9, 2013 |
| Amends the bylaws regarding new quality assurance committee, new non-practicing class of registration, criminal record checks and continuing education program. | Filed April 27, 2012 In force May 18, 2012 MO 123/2012 |
| Amends section 2 of the bylaws regarding eligibility to vote and to be elected to the board. | Filed October 18, 2011 In force December 17, 2011 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing section 35 (1) to (4), (11) and (12) regarding fees. | Filed October 18, 2011 In force December 17, 2011 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing section 35 (3) regarding registration renewal fees. | Filed January 7, 2011 In force January 11, 2011 MO 004/2011 |
| Amends section 48 of the bylaws regarding fines that may be ordered by the discipline committee. | Filed August 13, 2010 In force October 12, 2010 |
| Amends the bylaws by adding a new Schedule A (Tariff of Costs). | Filed August 6, 2010 In force October 5, 2010 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing section 3 (3) regarding nominations for board elections and section 24 regarding annual general meeting conduct and quorum. | Filed July 23, 2009 In force August 22, 2009 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing section 35 (2) to (5) regarding fees. | Filed November 13, 2008 In force January 12, 2009 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing section 35 (1) to (3) regarding fees | Filed November 16, 2007 In force January 15, 2008 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing section 35 regarding fees. | Filed October 27, 2006 In force December 26, 2006 |
| Approves amendments to the bylaws regarding annual reports, registration and liability insurance. | Filed September 7, 2006 OIC 644/2006 |
| Amends the bylaws regarding publication of the College's annual reports. | Filed June 29, 2006 In force August 28, 2006 |
| Amends the bylaws regarding fees and special levies payable by registrants. | Filed July 29, 2005 In force September 28, 2005 |
| Amends the bylaws to increase fees respecting examination, registration, and renewal. | Filed December 11, 2003 OIC 1225/2003 |
| Amends the bylaws respecting registration renewal requirements and to remove the requirement that applicants provide evidence regarding the completion of practical work experience prior to applying for registration. | Filed May 28, 2003 OIC 527/2003 |
| Amends the bylaws including housekeeping changes and changes to the code of ethics and standards of practice. | Filed May 23, 2002 OIC 398/2002 |
| Approves the bylaws of the College. | Filed September 11, 1997 OIC 1052/97 |
Other
| Other | Date |
|---|---|
| Effective October 1, 2011, repeals the Criminal Records Review Act Exemption Regulation and establishes the dates by which dental technicians must comply with that Act. | July 21, 2011 OIC 345/2011 BC Reg 128/2011 |
| Orders that the date by which the first election must be held is changed to September 1, 1997. | February 28, 1997 MO 91/97 |
| Orders that the date by which the first election must be held is changed to March 1, 1997. | June 30, 1996 MO 244/96 |
| Effective January 1, 1996, makes the Criminal Records Review Act Exemption Regulation, exempting dental technicians from the application of that Act. | December 7, 1995 OIC 1482/95 BC Reg 504/95 |
| 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 6, 1995 MO 592/96 |
Contact information
British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals
| Website: | https://oralhealthbc.ca |