Section 679.612 – Prohibition on unauthorized practice, use of title; exceptions.
(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 […]
Section 679.615 – Fees; waiver of fees; license renewal.
(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 […]
Section 679.618 – Collaborative agreement required to practice dental therapy; required provisions; duties of dentist.
(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 […]
Section 679.621 – Dental therapist scope of practice; duties of dentist; authority of dental therapist to supervise.
(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 […]
Section 679.624 – Dental therapist authority to perform specified procedures; liability insurance; patient population requirement.
(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 […]
Section 679.627 – Discipline.
A person licensed under ORS 679.603 is subject to the provisions of ORS 679.140. [2021 c.530 §11]
Section 679.230 – Oregon Board of Dentistry; appointment; qualifications; confirmation; compensation and expenses.
(1) The Oregon Board of Dentistry consists of 10 members appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 and 171.565. All members of the board must be residents of this state. Of the members of the board: (a) Six must be Oregon active licensed dentists, […]
Section 679.535 – Requirement to test heat sterilization device; rules.
(1) A person licensed by the Oregon Board of Dentistry who uses an autoclave or other heat sterilization device in the person’s practice shall test the autoclave or other heat sterilization device at least once per week to ensure that the device is functioning properly. (2) The Oregon Board of Dentistry shall adopt rules to […]
Section 679.250 – Powers and duties of board; rules.
The powers and duties of the Oregon Board of Dentistry are as follows: (1) To, during the month of April of each year, organize and elect from its membership a president who shall hold office for one year, or until the election and qualification of a successor. (2) To authorize all necessary disbursements to carry […]
Section 679.540 – Oral disease prevention services; reimbursement; rules.
(1) As used in this section: (a) “Dental provider” means a licensed dentist, dental hygienist or other dental practitioner or a dental care team or clinic that provides the following core services: (A) Comprehensive dental care; (B) Basic preventive dental services; (C) Referral to dental specialists; and (D) Family centered dental care. (b) “Health worker” […]