OAR 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 technician or another dental assistant or renders assistance under the supervision of a dental hygienist providing dental hygiene services.(2)
“Expanded Function Dental Assistant” means a dental assistant certified by the Board to perform expanded function duties.(3)
“Expanded Function Orthodontic Assistant” means a dental assistant certified by the Board to perform expanded orthodontic function duties.(4)
“Direct Supervision” means supervision requiring that a dentist diagnose the condition to be treated, that a dentist authorize the procedure to be performed, and that a dentist remain in the dental treatment room while the procedures are performed.(5)
“Indirect Supervision” means supervision requiring that a dentist authorize the procedures and that a dentist be on the premises while the procedures are performed.(6)
“General Supervision” means supervision requiring that a dentist authorize the procedures, but not requiring that a dentist be present when the authorized procedures are performed. The authorized procedures may also be performed at a place other than the usual place of practice of the dentist.
Source:
Rule 818-042-0010 — Definitions, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=818-042-0010.