ORS 679.230
Oregon Board of Dentistry

  • appointment
  • qualifications
  • confirmation
  • compensation and expenses

(1)

The Oregon Board of Dentistry consists of 10 members appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation). All members of the board must be residents of this state. Of the members of the board:

(a)

Six must be Oregon active licensed dentists, of which at least one must be a dentist practicing in a dental specialty recognized by the American Dental Association;

(b)

Two must be Oregon active licensed dental hygienists; and

(c)

Two must be members of the public who are not:

(A)

Otherwise eligible for appointment to the board; or

(B)

A spouse, domestic partner, child, parent or sibling of a dentist or dental hygienist.

(2)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

Board members required to be Oregon active licensed dentists or dental hygienists may be selected by the Governor from a list of three to five nominees for each vacancy, submitted by:

(A)

The Oregon Dental Association, if the vacancy is in a dentist position;

(B)

The Oregon Dental Hygienists’ Association, if the vacancy is in a dental hygienist position; or

(C)

Any of the professional organizations representing a dental specialty, if the vacancy is in a dental specialty position.

(b)

In selecting the members of the board, the Governor shall strive to balance the representation on the board according to:

(A)

Geographic areas of this state; and

(B)

Ethnic group.

(3)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

The term of office of each member is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. The terms must be staggered so that no more than three terms end each year. Terms of office begin on the first Monday of April after the time of appointment. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy in the membership of the board for any reason, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

(b)

A board member shall be removed immediately from the board if, during the member’s term, the member:

(A)

Is not a resident of this state;

(B)

Has been absent from three consecutive board meetings, unless at least one absence is excused;

(C)

Is not a licensed dentist or a retired dentist whose license was in good standing at the time of retirement, if the board member was appointed to serve on the board as a dentist or a dental specialist; or

(D)

Is not a licensed dental hygienist or a retired dental hygienist whose license was in good standing at the time of retirement, if the board member was appointed to serve on the board as a dental hygienist.

(4)

Members of the board are entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions). The board may provide by rule for compensation to board members for the performance of official duties at a rate that is greater than the rate provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions). [Amended by 1963 c.284 §12; 1969 c.314 §82; 1971 c.650 §30; 1973 c.792 §36; 1977 c.747 §1; 1983 c.169 §16; 1991 c.955 §1; 2003 c.83 §7; 2009 c.535 §14]

Source: Section 679.230 — Oregon Board of Dentistry; appointment; qualifications; confirmation; compensation and expenses, 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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