Oregon Administrative Code

818-012-0120 Compliance with Governor's Executive Orders (1) During a declared emergency, unprofessional conduct includes failing to comply with any applicable provision of a Governor’s Executive Order or any provision of this rule. (2) Failing to comply as described in subsectio…

818-013-0001 Definitions For the purpose of this section, the following definitions apply: (1) “Confidential” means that, to the highest degree possible, the identities of the licensees investigated for alleged addiction to, dependence upon, or abuse of alcohol, drugs, and mind a…

818-013-0005 Participation in Health Professionals’ Services Program (1) Effective July 1, 2010, the Board participates in the Health Professionals’ Services Program (HPSP). (a) The Board establishes procedures to process cases of licensees preparatory to transfer to HPSP. (b) Th…

818-013-0010 Procedures for Board Referrals (1) When the Board receives information involving a licensee who may have a substance related disorder, mental disorder, or both types of disorders, the Board staff will investigate and complete a non-identifying confidential report to …

818-013-0015 Referral of Licensees to the HPSP (1) A Board referral to HPSP will include, at a minimum: (a) Copies of documents from a Board approved independent evaluator which provide a diagnosis of a substance related disorder or a mental health disorder or both disorders, and…

818-013-0020 Additional Required Provisions (1) Prior to referral to HPSP, the licensee shall agree, by written statement, to waive any privilege with respect to any physical, psychiatric, psychological, or substance use treatment, in favor of the Board; and to execute waivers or…

818-013-0025 Approval of Independent Evaluators (1) To be approved by the Board as an independent evaluator, an evaluator must be: (a) Licensed as required by the jurisdiction in which the evaluator works; and (b) Able to provide a comprehensive assessment of and written report d…

818-013-0030 Approval of Treatment Providers (1) To be approved by the Board as a treatment provider, a provider must be: (a) Licensed as required by the jurisdiction in which the provider works; and (b) Able to provide appropriate treatment considering licensee’s diagnosis, degr…

818-013-0035 Non-Compliance Action The Board, upon being notified of a licensee’s substantial non-compliance, will investigate and determine the appropriate sanction which may include, but is not limited to, a limitation of licensee’s practice and any other sanction, up to and in…

818-015-0005 General Provisions (1) "To advertise" means to publicly communicate information about a licensee's professional services or qualifications for the purpose of soliciting business. (2) Advertising shall not be false, deceptive, misleading or not readily subject to veri…

818-021-0010 Application for License to Practice Dentistry (1) An applicant to practice general dentistry, in addition to the requirements set forth in ORS 679.060 and 679.065, shall submit to the Board satisfactory evidence of: (a) Having graduated from a school of dentistry acc…

818-021-0011 Application for License to Practice Dentistry Without Further Examination (1) The Oregon Board of Dentistry may grant a license without further examination to a dentist who holds a license to practice dentistry in another state or states if the dentist meets the requ…

818-021-0012 Specialties Recognized The Board recognizes the following specialties: (1) Dental Anesthesiology; (2) Dental Public Health; (3) Endodontics; (4) Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology; (5) Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology; (6) Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; (7) Oral Medic…

818-021-0015 Certification as a Specialist The Board may certify a dentist as a specialist if the dentist: (1) Holds a current Oregon dental license; (2) Is a diplomate of or a fellow in a specialty board accredited or recognized by the American Dental Association; or (3) Has com…

818-021-0017 Application to Practice as a Specialist (1) A dentist who wishes to practice as a specialist in Oregon, who does not have a current Oregon license, in addition to meeting the requirements set forth in ORS 679.060 and 679.065, shall submit to the Board satisfactory ev…

818-021-0018 License for Active-Duty Members of the Uniformed Services and their Spouses or Domestic Partners Stationed in Oregon (1) A license to practice dentistry, dental hygiene, or dental therapy shall be issued to Active-Duty Members of the Uniformed Services or their spous…

818-021-0020 Application for License to Practice Dental Hygiene (1) An applicant to practice dental hygiene, in addition to the requirements set forth in ORS 680.040 and 680.050, shall submit to the Board satisfactory evidence of: (a) Having graduated from a dental hygiene progra…

818-021-0025 Application for License to Practice Dental Hygiene Without Further Examination (1) The Oregon Board of Dentistry may grant a license without further examination to a dental hygienist who holds a license to practice dental hygiene in another state or states if the den…

818-021-0026 State and Nationwide Criminal Background Checks, Fitness Determinations (1) The Board requires fingerprints of all applicants for a dental, dental therapy or dental hygiene license to determine the fitness of an applicant. The purpose of this rule is to provide for t…

818-021-0050 Community Health Experience for Dental and Dental Hygiene Students Dental hygiene students or full-time students of dentistry may participate in clinical studies off the premises of the school the student is attending if the clinical studies are part of the approved …

818-021-0052 Application for License to Practice Dental Therapy (1) An applicant to practice dental therapy, in addition to the requirements set forth in ORS 679.603 and 679.606, shall submit to the Board satisfactory evidence of: (a) Having graduated from a dental therapy progra…

818-021-0054 Application for License to Practice Dental Therapy Without Further Examination (1) The Oregon Board of Dentistry may grant a license without further examination to a dental therapist who holds a license to practice dental therapy in another state or states if the den…

818-021-0060 Continuing Education — Dentists (1) Each dentist must complete 40 hours of continuing education every two years. Continuing education (C.E.) must be directly related to clinical patient care or the practice of dental public health. (2) Dentists must maintain records …

818-021-0070 Continuing Education — Dental Hygienists (1) Each dental hygienist must complete 24 hours of continuing education every two years. An Expanded Practice Permit Dental Hygienist shall complete a total of 36 hours of continuing education every two years. Continuing educ…

818-021-0076 Continuing Education - Dental Therapists (1) Each dental therapist must complete 36 hours of continuing education every two years. Continuing education (C.E.) must be directly related to clinical patient care or the practice of dental public health. (2) Dental therap…

818-021-0080 Renewal of License Before the expiration date of a license, the Board will, as a courtesy, mail notice for renewal of license to the last mailing address on file in the Board’s records to every licensee holding a current license. The licensee must complete the online…

818-021-0084 Temporary Voluntary Practice Approval (1) A dentist, dental therapist or dental hygienist may practice, without compensation and in connection with a coordinating organization or other entity, the health care profession that the health care practitioner is authorized…

818-021-0085 Renewal or Reinstatement of Expired License Any licensee whose license to practice as a dentist, dental hygienist or dental therapist has expired, may apply for reinstatement under the following circumstances: (1) If the license has been expired 30 days or less, the …

818-021-0088 Volunteer License (1) An Oregon licensed dentist or dental hygienist who will be practicing for a supervised volunteer dental clinic, as defined in ORS 679.020(3)(f) and (g), may be granted a volunteer license provided licensee completes the following: (a) Licensee m…

818-021-0090 Retirement of License (1) A Licensee who no longer practices in any jurisdiction may retire their license by submitting a request to retire such license on a form provided by the Board. (2) A license that has been retired may be reinstated if the applicant: (a) Pays …

818-021-0095 Resignation of License (1) The Board may allow a licensee who no longer practices in Oregon to resign their license, unless the Board determines the license should be revoked. (2) Licenses that are resigned under this rule may not be reinstated. Statutory/Other Autho…

818-021-0100 Competency Examination (1) The Board may require any licensee to pass the Board examination or require any licensee to participate in a practice review as set forth in section (2) of this rule. (2) One or more consultants will review the licensee’s treatment of patie…

818-021-0110 Reinstatement Following Revocation (1) Any person whose license has been revoked for a reason other than failure to pay the renewal fee may petition the Board for reinstatement after five years from the date of revocation. (2) The Board shall hold a hearing on the pe…

818-021-0115 Display of Licenses Every licensee of the Board shall have conspicuously displayed their current license in every office where that licensee practices in plain sight of the licensee’s patients. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 679.120, 679.250(7), 680.075 & 680.150 Sta…

818-021-0120 Application Valid for 180 Days (1) If all information and documentation necessary for the Board to act on an application is not provided to the Board by the applicant within 180 days from the date the application is received by the Board, the Board shall reject the a…

818-021-0125 Reapplication Following Denial of Licensure A person whose application for licensure has been denied on grounds other than failure of the licensure examination may not reapply for five years from the date of the Board's Final Order denying licensure. Statutory/Other …

818-026-0000 Purpose (1) These rules apply to the administration of substances that produce general anesthesia, deep sedation, moderate sedation, minimal sedation or nitrous oxide sedation in patients being treated by licensees. These regulations are not intended to prohibit trai…

818-026-0010 Definitions As used in these rules: (1) "Anesthesia Monitor" means a person trained in monitoring patients under sedation and capable of assisting with procedures, problems and emergency incidents that may occur as a result of the sedation or secondary to an unexpect…

818-026-0020 Presumption of Degree of Central Nervous System Depression (1) In any hearing where a question exists as to the degree of central nervous system depression a licensee has induced (i.e., general anesthesia, deep sedation, moderate sedation, minimal sedation or nitrous…

818-026-0030 Requirements for Anesthesia Permits (1) A permit holder who administers sedation shall assure that drugs, drug dosages, and/or techniques used to produce sedation shall carry a margin of safety wide enough to prevent unintended deeper levels of sedation. (2) No licen…

818-026-0035 Classes of Anesthesia Permit The Board shall issue the following classes of permits: (1) A Nitrous Oxide Permit authorizes a dental hygienist or a dentist to induce nitrous oxide sedation. (2) A Minimal Sedation Permit authorizes a dentist to induce minimal sedation …

818-026-0040 Qualifications, Standards Applicable, and Continuing Education Requirements for Anesthesia Permits: Nitrous Oxide Permit Nitrous Oxide Sedation. (1) The Board shall issue a Nitrous Oxide Permit to an applicant who: (a) Is either a licensed dentist or licensed hygieni…

818-026-0050 Minimal Sedation Permit Minimal sedation and nitrous oxide sedation. (1) The Board shall issue a Minimal Sedation Permit to an applicant who: (a) Is a licensed dentist in Oregon; (b) Maintains a current BLS for Healthcare Providers certificate or its equivalent; and …

818-026-0055 Dental Hygiene, Dental Therapy and Dental Assistant Procedures Performed Under Nitrous Oxide or Minimal Sedation (1) Under indirect supervision, dental hygiene procedures may be performed for a patient who is under nitrous oxide or minimal sedation under the followin…

818-026-0060 Moderate Sedation Permit Moderate sedation, minimal sedation, and nitrous oxide sedation. (1) The Board shall issue or renew a Moderate Sedation Permit to an applicant who: (a) Is a licensed dentist in Oregon; (b) In addition to a current BLS for Healthcare Providers…

818-026-0065 Deep Sedation Permit Deep sedation, moderate sedation, minimal sedation, and nitrous oxide sedation. (1) The Board shall issue a Deep Sedation Permit to a licensee who holds a Class 3 Permit on or before July 1, 2010 who: (a) Is a licensed dentist in Oregon; and (b) …

818-026-0070 General Anesthesia Permit General anesthesia, deep sedation, moderate sedation, minimal sedation and nitrous oxide sedation. (1) The Board shall issue a General Anesthesia Permit to an applicant who: (a) Is a licensed dentist in Oregon; (b) In addition to a current B…

818-026-0080 Standards Applicable When a Dentist Performs Dental Procedures and a Qualified Provider Induces Anesthesia (1) A dentist who does not hold an anesthesia permit may perform dental procedures on a patient who receives anesthesia induced by a physician anesthesiologist …

818-026-0110 Office Evaluations (1) By obtaining an anesthesia permit or by using the services of a physician anesthesiologist, CRNA, an Oregon licensed dental hygienist permit holder or another dentist permit holder to administer anesthesia, a licensee consents to in-office eval…

818-026-0120 Reporting of Death, Serious Complications or Injury If a death, any serious complication or any injury occurs which may have resulted from the administration of any central nervous system anesthesia or sedation, the licensee performing the dental procedure must submi…