ORS 680.515
Application for license

  • qualifications of applicants
  • waiver of examination requirement
  • temporary license
  • rules

(1)

Subject to the provisions of ORS 676.612 (Disciplinary authority), the Health Licensing Office shall issue a license to practice denture technology to an applicant who, in addition to submitting an application and paying the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576 (Fees):

(a)

Provides to the office official transcripts verifying completion of an associate degree program in denture technology, or the equivalent in formal, post-secondary education, approved by the office in consultation with the Higher Education Coordinating Commission and the Department of Education.

(b)

Provides to the office documentation of 1,000 hours of supervised clinical practice in denture technology, completed while enrolled in or after having completed a course of study offered in a post-secondary educational institution, or through equivalent supervised experience, as determined by the office in consultation with the commission and the department.

(c)

Passes a written and a practical examination prescribed, recognized or approved by the State Board of Denture Technology. An applicant who fails the practical examination must complete additional hours of clinical and laboratory training in an approved work experience program, as determined by the board, to qualify for reexamination.

(d)

Meets other requirements established by the office by rule.

(2)

The educational program required by subsection (1)(a) of this section must include pertinent courses in anatomy, including histology, microbiology, physiology, pharmacology, pathology emphasizing periodontology, dental materials, medical emergencies, geriatrics, professional ethics, clinical denture technology and denture laboratory technology.

(3)

Notwithstanding subsection (1)(a) of this section, the board may accept educational training obtained in any other state or country if, upon review of satisfactory evidence, the office determines that the educational program in the other state or country meets the educational standards prescribed under this section.

(4)

An applicant meets the requirements of subsection (1)(a) or (b) of this section if the applicant provides the office with documentation of military training or experience that the office determines is substantially equivalent to the training or experience required by subsection (1)(a) or (b) of this section.

(5)

Notwithstanding subsection (1)(c) of this section, the office may adopt rules providing for waiver of the practical examination requirement.

(6)

The office may adopt rules allowing for issuance of a temporary license to practice denture technology. [1979 c.1 §4; 1981 c.313 §2; 1989 c.694 §2; 1991 c.921 §2; 1993 c.142 §5; 1997 c.652 §39; 2003 c.547 §13; 2005 c.415 §3; 2005 c.648 §25; 2007 c.419 §2; 2011 c.53 §2; 2011 c.637 §285; 2012 c.43 §9; 2013 c.314 §23; 2013 c.568 §44; 2013 c.747 §173]

Source: Section 680.515 — Application for license; qualifications of applicants; waiver of examination requirement; temporary license; rules, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors680.­html.

Attorney General Opinions

Satisfaction of practical experience requirement for denturists, (1979) Vol 39, p 670; use of competency assessment or screening procedure by Health Division prior to prospective denturist’s entry into training, (1979) Vol 39, p 670

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
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through early 2024

§ 680.515’s source at oregon​.gov