Section 679.050 – Nonresident dentists giving or receiving instruction; hospital permits.
(1) If a reputable and duly licensed practitioner in dentistry of another state or country is asked to appear and demonstrate, receive or give instruction in the practice of dentistry before any qualified dental college or dental organization or dental study group recognized by the Oregon Board of Dentistry, the secretary of the board shall […]
Section 679.010 – Definitions.
As used in this chapter and ORS 680.010 to 680.205, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Dental assistant” means a person who, under the supervision of a dentist or dental therapist, renders assistance to a dentist, dental therapist, dental hygienist, dental technician or another dental assistant or who, under the supervision of a dental hygienist, […]
Section 679.020 – Practice of dentistry or operating dental office without license prohibited; exceptions.
(1) A person may not practice dentistry without a license. (2) Only a person licensed as a dentist by the Oregon Board of Dentistry may own, operate, conduct or maintain a dental practice, office or clinic in this state. (3) The restrictions of subsection (2) of this section, as they relate to owning and operating […]
Section 679.022 – Exemption from naming licensed dentist as director for accredited institutions and programs.
(1) ORS 679.020 (4)(a) does not apply to institutions or programs accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association to provide education and training. (2) Institutions or programs described in subsection (1) of this section must: (a) Maintain a list of the dentists of record that provide dental care in a […]
Section 679.025 – License required to practice dentistry; exemptions.
(1) A person may not practice dentistry or purport to be a dentist without a valid license to practice dentistry issued by the Oregon Board of Dentistry. (2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to: (a) Dentists licensed in another state or country making a clinical presentation sponsored by a bona fide dental […]
Section 679.027 – Enjoining violations.
The Attorney General, or the prosecuting attorney of any county, or the Oregon Board of Dentistry, in its own name, may maintain an action for an injunction against any person violating any provision of ORS 679.020, 679.025, 679.170 or 679.176. Any person who has been so enjoined may be punished for contempt by the court […]