OAR 818-015-0007
Specialty Advertising

(1)

A dentist may only advertise as a specialist in an area of dentistry which is recognized by the Board and in which the dentist is licensed or certified by the Board.

(2)

The Board recognizes the following specialties:

(a)

Endodontics;

(b)

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery;

(c)

Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology;

(d)

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology;

(e)

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics;

(f)

Pediatric Dentistry;

(g)

Periodontics;

(h)

Prosthodontics;

(i)

Dental Public Health;

(j)

Dental Anesthesiology.

(3)

A dentist whose license is not limited to the practice of a specialty under OAR 818-021-0017 (Application to Practice as a Specialist) may advertise that the dentist performs or limits practice to specialty services even if the dentist is not a specialist in the advertised area of practice so long as the dentist clearly discloses that the dentist is a general dentist or a specialist in a different specialty. For example, the following disclosures would be in compliance with this rule for dentists except those licensed pursuant to 818-021-0017 (Application to Practice as a Specialist): “Jane Doe, DDS, General Dentist, practice limited to pediatric dentistry.” “John Doe, DMD, Endodontist, practice includes prosthodontics.”

Source: Rule 818-015-0007 — Specialty Advertising, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=818-015-0007 (accessed May 26, 2025).

May 26, 2025

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