ORS 680.150
Employment of dental hygienist

  • supervision
  • rules

(1)

Any dentist may employ a dental hygienist who may engage in the practice of dental hygiene in the office of such dentist under the general supervision of a dentist.

(2)

Any public institution, health care facility or health maintenance organization, as those terms are defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions), may employ a dental hygienist who may engage in the practice of dental hygiene under the general supervision of a dentist.

(3)

A dental hygienist under the general supervision of a dentist may engage in the practice of dental hygiene in any place where limited access patients are located.

(4)

The Oregon Board of Dentistry may adopt rules specifying other locations where dental hygienists may work and shall specify in its rules the degree of supervision a dentist must exercise over the procedures the hygienist performs.

(5)

Notwithstanding ORS 679.010 (Definitions) (3), supervision by a dentist is not required when a dental hygienist determines the need for and appropriateness of sealants or fluoride, and applies sealants or fluoride at the locations and for persons described in ORS 680.205 (Services rendered under permit) (1). [Amended by 1963 c.266 §10; 1973 c.122 §4; 1979 c.526 §4; 1985 c.323 §9; 1991 c.476 §1; 2007 c.379 §4; 2011 c.716 §6]

Source: Section 680.150 — Employment of dental hygienist; supervision; rules, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors680.­html.

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
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