Section 679.630 – Rules.
The Oregon Board of Dentistry shall adopt rules necessary to administer ORS 679.600 to 679.630. In adopting rules under this section, the board shall consult with dental therapists and organizations that represent dental therapists in this state. [2021 c.530 §12]
Section 679.991 – Penalties.
(1) Violation of any provision of ORS 679.020 or 679.025 (1) is a Class C felony. (2) Violation of ORS 679.170 or 679.176 is a Class B misdemeanor. (3) In the event of a second or subsequent conviction under subsection (1) of this section, the court must impose a minimum sentence of 10 days of […]
Section 679.543 – Use of telehealth by dental care provider.
(1) As used in this section, “telehealth” means a variety of methods, through the use of electronic and telecommunications technologies, for the distance delivery of health care services, including dental care services, and clinical information designed to improve a patient’s health status and to enhance delivery of the health care services and clinical information. (2) […]
Section 679.546 – Advertising as specialist; requirements; rules.
(1) A dentist licensed by the Oregon Board of Dentistry may advertise that the dentist is a specialist in one or more areas of dentistry if the dentist: (a) Has completed a post-doctoral residency program that is at least two years in length and is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, or its successor […]
Section 679.549 – Expression of regret or apology.
(1) For the purposes of any civil action against a person licensed by the Oregon Board of Dentistry or against a dental office or clinic, health care institution, health care facility or other entity that employs or grants the person privileges, any expression of regret or apology made by or on behalf of the person, […]
Section 679.552 – Prescription and administration of vaccines; approved training course; rules.
(1)(a) In accordance with rules adopted by the Oregon Board of Dentistry, a dentist may prescribe and administer vaccines to a person with whom the dentist has established a patient relationship. (b) The board shall approve a training course on the prescription and administration of vaccines. The board may approve a training course offered by […]
Section 679.600 – Definitions for ORS 679.600 to 679.630.
As used in ORS 679.600 to 679.630: (1) “Collaborative agreement” means a written and signed agreement entered into between a dentist and a dental therapist under ORS 679.618. (2) “Dental pilot project” means an Oregon Health Authority dental pilot project developed and operated by the authority. (3) “Dentist” means a person licensed to practice dentistry […]
Section 679.603 – Dental therapy license.
(1) The Oregon Board of Dentistry shall issue a license to practice dental therapy to an applicant who: (a) Is at least 18 years of age; (b) Submits to the board a completed application form; (c) Demonstrates the completion of a dental therapy education program; (d) Passes an examination described in ORS 679.606; and (e) […]
Section 679.606 – Examinations, reexamination; acceptable results; rules.
(1)(a) The Oregon Board of Dentistry may require an applicant for a license to practice dental therapy to pass written, laboratory or clinical examinations to test the professional knowledge and skills of the applicant. (b) The examinations may not be affiliated with or administered by a dental pilot project or a dental therapy education program […]
Section 679.609 – Grounds for refusal to issue or renew license.
The Oregon Board of Dentistry may refuse to issue or renew a license to practice dental therapy if the applicant or licensee: (1) Subject to ORS 670.280, has been convicted of a violation of the law. A certified copy of the record of conviction is conclusive evidence of conviction. (2) Has been disciplined by a […]