Registration & Renewal
The 2022 Renewal period is now CLOSED.
If the College has not received a registrant’s renewal application and payment for the 2022/23 Renewal Period which ends on February 28th, 2022, in accordance with section 21 of the Health Professions Act, that registrant will be removed from the register of dental hygienists in British Columbia effective March 1st, 2022 and may not practice dental hygiene until re-registered.
For information on how to reinstate your registration, please see the Annual Renewal page.
Depending on your qualifications and professional circumstances, you may apply for different classifications of registration with the CDHBC.
On September 1, 2022, the four colleges that regulate oral health professionals in BC will come together to form the BC College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP). As of this date, users will be redirected to www.oralhealthbc.ca.
BCCOHP is an amalgamation of the College of Dental Hygienists of BC (CDHBC), the College of Dental Technicians of BC (CDTBC), the College of Dental Surgeons of BC (CDSBC) and the College of Denturists of BC (CDBC).
CDHBC Phones
Like many employers and businesses, we have been impacted by the current pandemic with most staff working remotely. In addition, we have implemented a virtual receptionist phone system. When calling our office, please listen carefully to the directory listing to reach the person you wish to speak with or for common questions by department please consult the listing below. Please leave a detailed message and staff will return your call as soon as possible. We ask for your patience and understanding during this time.
Registration & Renewal: extension 5214
QAP: extension 5202
Complaints & Investigations: extension 5205
Practice Related Inquiries: extension 5210
Registrar's Office: extension 5205
Accounts Payable/Receivable: extension 5206
If you are unsure which extension you need, please leave your message in the general inbox.