ORS 679.603
Dental therapy license


(1)

The Oregon Board of Dentistry shall issue a license to practice dental therapy to an applicant who:

(a)

Is at least 18 years of age;

(b)

Submits to the board a completed application form;

(c)

Demonstrates the completion of a dental therapy education program;

(d)

Passes an examination described in ORS 679.606 (Examinations, reexamination); and

(e)

Pays the application and licensure fees established by the board.

(2)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

An individual who completed a dental therapy education program in another state or jurisdiction may apply for licensure under this section if the dental therapy education program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, or its successor organization.

(b)

The board shall determine whether the training and education of an applicant described in this subsection is sufficient to meet the requirements of subsection (1) of this section.

(3)

If an applicant holds a current or expired authorization to practice dental therapy issued by another state, the federal government or a tribal authority, the applicant shall include with the application a copy of the authorization and an affidavit from the dental regulatory body of the other jurisdiction that demonstrates the applicant was authorized to practice dental therapy in that jurisdiction. [2021 c.530 §3]
Note: The amendments to 679.603 (Dental therapy license) by section 3a, chapter 530, Oregon Laws 2021, become operative January 1, 2025. See section 18, chapter 530, Oregon Laws 2021. The text that is operative on and after January 1, 2025, is set forth for the user’s convenience.
679.603 (Dental therapy license). (1) The Oregon Board of Dentistry shall issue a license to practice dental therapy to an applicant who:

(a)

Is at least 18 years of age;

(b)

Submits to the board a completed application form;

(c)

Demonstrates:

(A)

The completion of a dental therapy education program that is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, or its successor organization, and approved by the board by rule; or

(B)

That the applicant is or was a participant in a dental pilot project;

(d)

Passes an examination described in ORS 679.606 (Examinations, reexamination); and

(e)

Pays the application and licensure fees established by the board.

(2)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

An individual who completed a dental therapy education program in another state or jurisdiction may apply for licensure under this section if the dental therapy education program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, or its successor organization.

(b)

The board shall determine whether the training and education of an applicant described in this subsection is sufficient to meet the requirements of subsection (1) of this section.

(3)

If an applicant holds a current or expired authorization to practice dental therapy issued by another state, the federal government or a tribal authority, the applicant shall include with the application a copy of the authorization and an affidavit from the dental regulatory body of the other jurisdiction that demonstrates the applicant was authorized to practice dental therapy in that jurisdiction.

Source: Section 679.603 — Dental therapy license, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html.

679.010
Definitions
679.020
Practice of dentistry or operating dental office without license prohibited
679.022
Exemption from naming licensed dentist as director for accredited institutions and programs
679.025
License required to practice dentistry
679.027
Enjoining violations
679.050
Nonresident dentists giving or receiving instruction
679.060
Application for license
679.065
Qualifications of applicants
679.070
Examination
679.080
Reexamination of applicants
679.090
Issuance of license
679.115
Licensing of dental instructor
679.120
Fees
679.140
Discipline of licensee
679.160
Appeal from board decision
679.165
Automatic suspension of license in case of mental disorder
679.170
Prohibited practices
679.176
Written work orders required for certain services
679.180
Enforcement
679.230
Oregon Board of Dentistry
679.250
Powers and duties of board
679.253
Authority of board to require fingerprints
679.255
Board to adopt standards for sedation during dental procedures
679.260
Oregon Board of Dentistry Account
679.280
Dental committees or consultants for improving standards of practice
679.290
Failure to comply with subpoena issued by board
679.300
Privileged data
679.310
Duty to report violations
679.320
Confidentiality of information provided to board
679.323
Removal of individual disciplinary information
679.500
Administration of local anesthesia for certain purposes
679.510
Liability insurance for retired dentist
679.520
Treatment of dental waste materials containing mercury
679.525
Amalgam separators required in certain dental facilities
679.530
Information about oral prosthetic devices
679.535
Requirement to test heat sterilization device
679.540
Oral disease prevention services
679.543
Use of telehealth by dental care provider
679.546
Advertising as specialist
679.549
Expression of regret or apology
679.552
Prescription and administration of vaccines
679.600
Definitions for ORS 679.600 to 679.630
679.603
Dental therapy license
679.606
Examinations, reexamination
679.609
Grounds for refusal to issue or renew license
679.612
Prohibition on unauthorized practice, use of title
679.615
Fees
679.618
Collaborative agreement required to practice dental therapy
679.621
Dental therapist scope of practice
679.624
Dental therapist authority to perform specified procedures
679.627
Discipline
679.630
Rules
679.991
Penalties
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