Dental Hygiene in British Columbia
Dental hygienists have been recognized as health care professionals in Canada for more than 50 years. Today there are over 2,400 dental hygienists registered in the province of British Columbia.
Dental hygiene is a fast-growing and rewarding profession for men and women interested in a career in the health field. There are opportunities for dental hygienists to practice in a wide variety of settings in British Columbia. 
Dental Hygiene Education
There are dental hygiene programs offered in Vancouver, Victoria, Chilliwack, Nanaimo and Prince George. For additional information, please see Dental Hygiene Education in B.C.
Registration to Practice
All dental hygienists in the province must be registered with the College of Dental Hygienists of British Columbia, which regulates the profession to ensure the public receives safe and effective dental hygiene care. The College of Dental Hygienists sets practice standards, a code of ethics and quality assurance requirements for dental hygienists practicing in British Columbia. For additional information, please see Registration to Practice Dental Hygiene in B.C..
Employment Opportunities and Practice Settings
Registered Dental Hygienists in BC work in a number of settings, including dental offices, dental hygiene practices, residential care facilities, hospitals, community health centres, public health units, schools and educational institutions. In BC, the legislation permits a dental hygienist to own and operate his/her own dental hygiene practice. Dental hygienists may also practice as self-employed contractors if they meet current tax laws and the terms and conditions for self-employment.
| Independent Dental Hygiene Practitioners Directory for BC |
Click here if you are a dental hygienist looking for employment.
Dental offices wishing to place an ad on the BCDHA Employment Opportunities site, click here.