Dental Technology
The College
of Dental Technicians of British Columbia is the regulatory
body established for the health profession of dental technology.
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.
The composition of the board of the College is:
- five elected dental technicians;
- one elected dental technician assistant; and
- three public representatives appointed by the Minister.
The registrar of
the College may be contacted at:
College of Dental Technicians of British Columbia
N208 - 5811 Cooney Road
Richmond BC V6X 3M1
Tel: (604) 278-8324
Fax: (604) 278-8325
Toll Free: 1-877-666-8324
Website: http://www.cdt.bc.ca
Amendments to the Dental Technicians Regulation and to most College bylaws are subject to a mandatory 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 |
Notice
Date |
Draft
amendments to the Dental Technicians Regulation:
the proposed amendments would authorize a dental technician
to fabricate a removable complete denture, a partial denture,
an over-denture, or a component thereof on the written instruction
of a denturist. |
June
18, 2002 |
| Approved
Regulation Amendments |
Date |
| Makes the Dental Technicians Regulation, effective October 17, 2008. |
October 15, 2008
MO 238/2008
BC Reg 278/2008
|
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
|
| Enacts
the Dental Technicians Regulation. |
December
7, 1995
OIC 1468/95
BC Reg 509/95
|
| Filed Bylaw Amendments |
Date |
| 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 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing section 35 (2), (3), (4) and (5) regarding fees payable by registrants. |
Filed November 13, 2008 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing section 35 (1) to (3). |
November 16, 2007
Deposited |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing section 35 (fees). |
October 27, 2006
Deposited |
| Approves amendments to the bylaws regarding annual reports, registration and liability insurance. |
September 7, 2006
OIC 644/2006 |
| Amends the bylaws regarding publication of the College's annual reports. |
June 29, 2006
Deposited |
| Amends the bylaws regarding fees and special levies payable by registrants. |
July 29, 2005
Deposited |
| Amends the bylaws to increase fees respecting examination, registration, and renewal. |
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. |
May 28, 2003
OIC 527/2003 |
| Amends the bylaws including housekeeping changes and changes to the code of ethics and standards of practice. |
May 23, 2002
OIC 398/2002 |
| Approves the bylaws of the College. |
September 11, 1997
OIC 1052/97 |
Official copies
of the Health Professions Act and the Dental Technicians Regulation may be obtained by contacting
Crown Publications at:
Crown Publications Inc.
106 Ontario Street
Victoria, BC V8V 1M9
Phone: (250) 386-4636
Toll Free: 1-877-747-4636
Fax: (250) 386-0221
crown@crownpub.bc.ca
http://www.crownpub.bc.ca/
Copies of approved Orders in Council and Ministerial Orders may be obtained by contacting the Order in Council Office at:
PO Box 9226 STN PROV GOVT
Victoria, BC V8W 9J1
Phone: (250) 387-4376
Fax: (250) 387-4349
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