Oregon Administrative Code

818-026-0130 Anesthesia Committee (1) The Board hereby creates a committee to be known as the Anesthesia Committee. The chairperson shall be a dentist who is a member of the Board. All other members shall hold a Moderate, Deep Sedation or General Anesthesia Sedation Permit. At le…

818-035-0010 Definitions All terms used in this Division shall have the meanings assigned under ORS 679.010 except that: (1) "Limited Access Patient" means a patient who is unable to receive regular dental hygiene treatment in a dental office. (2) "Long-Term Care Facility" shall …

818-035-0020 Authorization to Practice (1) A supervising dentist, without first examining a new patient, may authorize a dental hygienist: (a) To take a health history from a patient; (b) To take dental radiographs; (c) To perform periodontal assessment and record findings; (d) T…

818-035-0025 Prohibited Acts A dental hygienist may not: (1) Diagnose and treatment plan other than for dental hygiene services; (2) Cut hard or soft tissue with the exception of root planing, except as provided in OAR 818-035- 0065; (3) Extract any tooth; (4) Perform intraoral a…

818-035-0030 Additional Functions of Dental Hygienists (1) In addition to functions set forth in ORS 679.010, a dental hygienist may perform the following functions under the general supervision of a licensed dentist: (a) Make preliminary intra-oral and extra-oral examinations an…

818-035-0040 Expanded Functions of Dental Hygienists (1) Upon completion of a course of instruction in a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association or other course of instruction approved by the Board, a dental hygienist who co…

818-035-0065 Expanded Practice Dental Hygiene Permit The Board shall issue an Expanded Practice Permit to a Dental Hygienist who holds an unrestricted Oregon license, and completes an application approved by the Board, pays the permit fee, and (1) Certifies on the application tha…

818-035-0066 Additional Populations for Expanded Practice Dental Hygiene Permit Holders A dental hygienist with an Expanded Practice Permit may practice without supervision at locations and on persons as described in ORS 680.205(1)(a) through (e) and on the following additional p…

818-035-0072 Restorative Functions of Dental Hygienists (1) The Board shall issue a Restorative Functions Endorsement (RFE) to a dental hygienist who holds an unrestricted Oregon license, and has successfully completed: (a) A Board approved curriculum from a program accredited by…

818-035-0100 Record Keeping (1) An Expanded Practice Dental Hygienist shall refer a patient annually to a dentist who is available to treat the patient, and note in the patient's official chart held by the facility that the patient has been referred. (2) When a licensed dentist h…

818-038-0001 Definitions (1) “Dental Therapist” means a person licensed to practice dental therapy under ORS 679.603. (2) “Dental Therapy” means the provision of preventive dental care, restorative dental treatment and other educational, clinical and therapeutic patient services …

818-038-0005 Dental Therapy Education Program The Board defines “Dental Therapy Education Program” as: (1) A program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, or its successor organization, and approved by the Board by rule; (2) A de…

818-038-0010 Authorization to Practice (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 practic…

818-038-0020 Scope of Practice (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…

818-038-0022 Additional Functions of Dental Therapists In addition to functions set forth in ORS 679.010, a dental therapist may perform the following functions under the indirect supervision of a licensed dentist: (1) Upon successful completion of a course in intravenous access …

818-038-0025 Prohibited Acts A dental therapist may not: (1) Place or Restore Dental Implants or any other soft tissue surgery except as described in 818-038-0020. (2) Prescribe any drugs, unless permitted by ORS 679.010. (3) Use the behavior management techniques of Hand Over Mo…

818-038-0030 Collaborative Agreements (1) A dentist may supervise and enter into collaborative agreements with up to three dental therapists at any one time. (2) A dental therapist may enter into a collaborative agreement with more than one dentist if each collaborative agreement…

818-038-0035 Record Keeping (1) A dental therapist shall annually submit a signed copy of their collaborative agreement (s) to the Oregon Board of Dentistry. If the collaborative agreement(s) are revised in between annual submissions, a signed and dated copy of the revised collab…

818-042-0010 Definitions (1) “Dental Assistant” means a person who, under the supervision of a dentist, renders assistance to a dentist, dental hygienist, dental therapist or another dental assistant or renders assistance under the supervision of a dental hygienist providing dent…

818-042-0020 Dentist, Dental Therapist and Dental Hygienist Responsibility (1) A dentist is responsible for assuring that a dental assistant has been properly trained, has demonstrated proficiency, and is supervised in all the duties the assistant performs in the dental office. U…

818-042-0030 Infection Control The supervising dentist shall be responsible for assuring that dental assistants are trained in infection control, bloodborne pathogens and universal precautions, exposure control, personal protective equipment, infectious waste disposal, Hepatitis …

818-042-0040 Prohibited Acts No licensee may authorize any dental assistant to perform the following acts: (1) Diagnose or plan treatment. (2) Cut hard or soft tissue. (3) Any Expanded Function duty (OAR 818-042-0070 and OAR 818-042-0090) or Expanded Orthodontic Function duty (OA…

818-042-0050 Taking of X-Rays — Exposing of Radiographic Images (1) A Licensee may authorize the following persons to place films/sensors, adjust equipment preparatory to exposing films/sensors, and expose the films and create the images under general supervision: (a) A dental as…

818-042-0060 Certification — Radiologic Proficiency (1) The Board may certify a dental assistant in radiologic proficiency by credential in accordance with OAR 818-042-0120, or if the assistant: (2) Submits an application on a form approved by the Board, pays the application fee …

818-042-0070 Expanded Function Dental Assistants (EFDA) The following duties are considered Expanded Function Duties and may be performed only after the dental assistant complies with the requirements of 818-042-0080: (1) Polish the coronal surfaces of teeth with a brush or rubbe…

818-042-0080 Certification — Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) The Board may certify a dental assistant as an expanded function assistant: (1) By credential in accordance with OAR 818-042-0120, or (2) If the assistant submits a completed application, pays the fee and prov…

818-042-0090 Additional Functions of EFDAs Upon successful completion of a course of instruction in a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, or other course of instruction approved by the Board, a certified Expanded Functi…

818-042-0095 Restorative Functions of Dental Assistants (1) The Board shall issue a Restorative Functions Certificate (RFC) to a dental assistant who holds an Oregon EFDA Certificate, and has successfully completed: (a) A Board approved curriculum from a program accredited by the…

818-042-0096 Local Anesthesia Functions of Dental Assistants (1) The Board shall issue a Local Anesthesia Functions Certificate (LAFC) to a dental assistant who holds an Oregon EFDA Certificate, and has successfully completed a Board approved curriculum from a program accredited …

818-042-0100 Expanded Functions — Orthodontic Assistant (EFODA) (1) An EFODA may perform the following duties while under the indirect supervision of a licensed dentist: (a) Remove orthodontic bands and brackets and attachments with removal of the bonding material and cement. An …

818-042-0110 Certification — Expanded Function Orthodontic Dental Assistant (EFODA) The Board may certify a dental assistant as an expanded function orthodontic assistant: (1) By credential in accordance with OAR 818-042-0120, or (2) Completion of an application, payment of fee a…

818-042-0112 Expanded Function Preventive Dental Assistants (EFPDA) The following duties are considered Expanded Function Preventive Duties and may be performed only after the dental assistant complies with the requirements of 818-042-0113: Polish the coronal surfaces of teeth wi…

818-042-0113 Certification — Expanded Function Preventive Dental Assistants (EFPDA) The Board may certify a dental assistant as an expanded function preventive dental assistant: (1) By credential in accordance with OAR 818-042-0120, or (2) If the assistant submits a completed app…

818-042-0114 Additional Functions of Expanded Function Preventive Dental Assistants (EFPDA) (1) Upon successful completion of a course of instruction in a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, or other course of instructi…

818-042-0115 Expanded Functions — Certified Anesthesia Dental Assistant (1) A dentist holding the appropriate anesthesia permit may verbally authorize a Certified Anesthesia Dental Assistant, who possesses a Certified Anesthesia Dental Assistant certificate from the Oregon Board …

818-042-0116 Certification — Anesthesia Dental Assistant The Board may certify a person as an Anesthesia Dental Assistant if the applicant submits a completed application, pays the certification fee and shows satisfactory evidence of: (1) Successful completion of: (a) The "Oral a…

818-042-0117 Initiation of IV Line and Phlebotomy Blood Draw (1) Upon successful completion of a course in intravenous access or phlebotomy approved by the Board, a Certified Anesthesia Dental Assistant may initiate an intravenous (IV) infusion line for a patient being prepared f…

818-042-0120 Certification by Credential (1) Dental Assistants who wish to be certified by the Board in Radiologic Proficiency or as Expanded Function Dental Assistants, Expanded Function Orthodontic Dental Assistants, or as Expanded Function Preventive Dental Assistants shall: (…

818-042-0130 Application for Certification by Credential An applicant for certification by credential shall submit to the Board: (1) An application form approved by the Board, with the appropriate fee; (2) Proof of certification by another state and any other recognized certifica…

819-005-0005 Definitions As used in OAR 819-005-0005 to 819-050-0020: (1) “Ablative” means the total destruction of the epidermis creating a wound pursuant to the definition under OAR 819-005-0005(6) and ORS 676.630(4). (2) “Applicant” means a natural person applying to be certif…

819-005-0015 ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON The chairperson and vice chairperson may be elected at the request of the Board. The elected Board chairperson and vice chairperson may serve continuously until the Board elects another chairperson and vice chairperson. St…

819-005-0020 VACANCIES IN OFFICE If the chairperson or vice chairperson are unable to complete their term, the Board must elect another chairperson or vice chairperson. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 676.650, ORS 676.655 & ORS 676.615 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 676.650 & ORS…

819-005-0025 DUTIES OF OFFICERS (1) Except for the provision listed in subsection (2) of this rule, the chairperson must preside at all meetings. The chairperson shall confer with the Office on matters that come up between meeting dates, and matters that need to be placed on the …

819-020-0100 CERTIFIED ADVANCED ESTHETICS EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS All educational curriculum for certified advanced esthetics must meet requirements set forth by the Health Licensing Office and the Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians. (1) Until December 31, 2018 a certified a…

819-020-0110 ADVANCED ESTHETICIAN CERTIFICATION (1) A permanent certification authorizes the holder to practice advanced nonablative esthetics. (2) A permanent certification is valid for one year and becomes inactive on the last day of the month one year from the date of issuance…

819-020-0120 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED ADVANCED ESTHETICIAN (1) An individual applying for certification to practice nonablative esthetics must meet the requirements pursuant to ORS 676.640 and must: (a) Meet the requirements of OAR 331 Division 30; (b) Submit a comp…

819-020-0130 APPROVED EXAMINATION Information on the December 2017 version of the Board approved written examination can be accessed on the Office website. [ED. NOTE: To view attachments referenced in rule text, click here for PDF copy.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 676.615, OR…

819-020-0150 EXAMINATION RETAKE REQUIREMENTS (1) Pursuant to ORS 676.655(1)(a) in order for an applicant to retake a written examination: (a) After first failed attempt — applicant may not retake for seven calendar days; (b) After second failed attempt — applicant may not retake …

819-025-0000 DISPLAY OF AUTHORIZATION AND POSTING REQUIREMENTS (1) A certification holder must post advanced esthetic certificate in public view. (2) A certification holder may temporarily conceal the address printed on the certification document with a covering that is removable…

819-025-0010 CERTIFICATION ISSUANCE AND RENEWAL (1) A certification holder is subject to the provisions of OAR Chapter 331, Division 30 regarding the renewal of a certification, and provisions regarding authorization to practice, identification, and requirements for issuance of a…