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 […]
(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) […]
(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 […]
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 […]
(1) A person may not practice dental therapy or assume or use any title, words or abbreviations, including the title or designation “dental therapist,” that indicate that the person is authorized to practice dental therapy unless the person is licensed under ORS 679.603. (2) Subsection (1) of this section does not prohibit: (a) The practice […]
(1) The Oregon Board of Dentistry may impose nonrefundable fees for the following: (a) Application for licensure; (b) Examinations; (c) Biennial dental therapy licenses, both active and inactive; (d) Licensure renewal fees; (e) Permits; and (f) Delinquency. (2) Subject to prior approval of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services and a report to the Emergency […]
(1) A dental therapist may practice dental therapy only under the supervision of a dentist and pursuant to a collaborative agreement with the dentist that outlines the supervision logistics and requirements for the dental therapist’s practice. The collaborative agreement must include at least the following information: (a) The level of supervision required for each procedure […]
(1) A dental therapist may perform, pursuant to the dental therapist’s collaborative agreement, the following procedures under the general supervision of the dentist: (a) Identification of conditions requiring evaluation, diagnosis or treatment by a dentist, a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677, a nurse practitioner licensed under ORS 678.375 to 678.390 or other licensed health […]
(1) A dental therapist may perform the procedures listed in ORS 679.621 so long as the procedures are included in an education program described in ORS 679.603 (1) or the dental therapist has received additional training in the procedure approved by the Oregon Board of Dentistry. (2) A dental therapist shall purchase and maintain liability […]
A person licensed under ORS 679.603 is subject to the provisions of ORS 679.140. [2021 c.530 §11]
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]
