ORS 680.100
Discipline of dental hygienist

  • grounds
  • method
  • procedure

(1)

The Oregon Board of Dentistry may discipline any dental hygienist for any of the causes for which a dentist may be disciplined under ORS 679.140 (Discipline of licensee) and may impose any or all of the methods of discipline, modify such methods and reinstate dental hygiene licenses as provided in ORS 679.140 (Discipline of licensee) for dentists.

(2)

The provisions of ORS 679.160 (Appeal from board decision) and 679.250 (Powers and duties of board) apply to proceedings by the board for the revocation or suspension of or refusal to renew a license issued pursuant to ORS 680.010 (Definitions for ORS 680.010 to 680.205) to 680.205 (Services rendered under permit). [Amended by 1963 c.266 §9; 1975 c.323 §4; 1977 c.745 §52; 1983 c.169 §28; 1983 c. 338 §963; 1999 c.578 §5]

Source: Section 680.100 — Discipline of dental hygienist; grounds; method; procedure, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors680.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

680.010
Definitions for ORS 680.010 to 680.205 680.020
Practice of dental hygiene without license prohibited 680.026
Application of fluoride varnishes to teeth of children by certain counselors and health assistants 680.040
Qualifications of applicants for dental hygiene licensure examination 680.050
Application for examination 680.060
Examination 680.070
Additional requirements for certain applicants 680.072
Issuing license 680.075
Fees 680.082
Licensure of dental hygiene instructor 680.100
Discipline of dental hygienist 680.110
Disposition of receipts 680.150
Employment of dental hygienist 680.165
Monitoring performance 680.172
Oral health screening by dental hygienists and dental assistants 680.200
Issuing expanded practice permit 680.205
Services rendered under permit 680.210
Compilation of data on expanded practice dental hygienists 680.213
Interim therapeutic restoration 680.500
Definitions for ORS 680.500 to 680.565 680.505
Practice of denture technology prohibited without license 680.510
Application of ORS 680.500 to 680.565 680.515
Application for license 680.520
Examination of applicants 680.527
Licensure without examination 680.535
Grounds for imposing discipline 680.545
Statement of health care provider before treatment by denturist 680.547
Business or professional association of denturist and dentist 680.550
Board to establish policies and criteria for assessment 680.556
State Board of Denture Technology 680.560
Board meetings 680.565
Authority of Health Licensing Office and director 680.990
Criminal penalties

Current through early 2026

§ 680.100. Discipline of dental hygienist's source at oregon​.gov