ORS 679.025
License required to practice dentistry

  • exemptions

(1)

A person may not practice dentistry or purport to be a dentist without a valid license to practice dentistry issued by the Oregon Board of Dentistry.

(2)

Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to:

(a)

Dentists licensed in another state or country making a clinical presentation sponsored by a bona fide dental society or association or an accredited dental educational institution approved by the board.

(b)

Bona fide full-time students of dentistry who, during the period of their enrollment and as a part of the course of study in an Oregon accredited dental education program, engage in clinical studies on the premises of such institution or in a clinical setting located off the premises of the institution if the facility, the instructional staff and the course of study to be pursued at the off-premises location meet minimum requirements prescribed by the rules of the board and the clinical study is performed under the indirect supervision of a member of the faculty.

(c)

Bona fide full-time students of dentistry who, during the period of their enrollment and as a part of the course of study in a dental education program located outside of Oregon that is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association or its successor agency, engage in community-based or clinical studies as an elective or required rotation in a clinical setting located in Oregon if the community-based or clinical studies meet minimum requirements prescribed by the rules of the board and are performed under the indirect supervision of a member of the faculty of the Oregon Health and Science University School of Dentistry.

(d)

Candidates who are preparing for a licensure examination to practice dentistry and whose application has been accepted by the board or its agent, if the clinical preparation is conducted in a clinic located on premises approved for that purpose by the board and if the procedures are limited to examination only. This exception shall exist for a period not to exceed two weeks immediately prior to a regularly scheduled licensure examination.

(e)

Dentists practicing in the discharge of official duties as employees of the United States Government and any of its agencies.

(f)

Instructors of dentistry, whether full- or part-time, while exclusively engaged in teaching activities and while employed in accredited dental educational institutions.

(g)

Dentists employed by public health agencies who are not engaged in the direct delivery of clinical dental services to patients.

(h)

Persons licensed to practice medicine in the State of Oregon in the regular discharge of their duties.

(i)

Persons qualified to perform services relating to general anesthesia or sedation under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist.

(j)

Dentists licensed in another state or country and in good standing, while practicing dentistry without compensation for no more than five consecutive days in any 12-month period, provided the dentist submits an application to the board at least 10 days before practicing dentistry under this paragraph and the application is approved by the board.

(k)

Persons practicing dentistry upon themselves as the patient.

(L)

Dental hygienists, dental assistants or dental technicians performing services under the supervision of a licensed dentist in accordance with the rules adopted by the board.

(m)

A person licensed as a denturist under ORS 680.500 (Definitions for ORS 680.500 to 680.565) to 680.565 (Authority of Health Licensing Office and director) engaged in the practice of denture technology.

(n)

An expanded practice dental hygienist who renders services authorized by a permit issued by the board pursuant to ORS 680.200 (Issuing expanded practice permit). [1953 c.574 §2; 1955 c.560 §1; 1957 c.552 §4; 1963 c.284 §1; 1971 c.48 §1; 1973 c.390 §1; 1975 c.693 §19; 1979 c.1 §16; 1983 c.169 §2; 1993 c.142 §1; 1997 c.251 §5; 2005 c.504 §1; 2011 c.716 §5; 2012 c.80 §1; 2013 c.114 §1; 2017 c.342 §1]

Source: Section 679.025 — License required to practice dentistry; exemptions, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html.

Notes of Decisions

Paragraphs (2)(L) and (m) of ORS 679.140 are not repugnant to or irreconcilable with the definition of dentistry in this section. Bernard v. Bd. of Dental Examiners, 21 Or App 44, 533 P2d 833 (1975)

Attorney General Opinions

Practice of denturism by persons working under supervision of denturist, (1970) Vol 39, p 670

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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