Oregon Law
Law as of Jan 1, 2026
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679.010Definitions 679.020Practice of dentistry or operating dental office without license prohibited; exceptions 679.022Exemption from naming licensed dentist as director for accredited institutions and programs 679.025License required to practice dentistry; exemptions 679.026[1971 c.48 §2; 1975 c.693 §20; 1977 c.192 §2; 1981 c.185 §1; repealed by 1983 c.169 §34] 679.027Enjoining violations 679.030[Amended by 1953 c.574 §5; repealed by 1977 c.192 §13] 679.040[Amended by 1963 c.284 §3; repealed by 2003 c.83 §12] 679.050Nonresident dentists giving or receiving instruction; hospital permits 679.060Application for license; fees; grounds for refusal of license 679.065Qualifications of applicants; rules 679.070Examination; acceptable results 679.080Reexamination of applicants; rules 679.090Issuance of license 679.100[Repealed by 1963 c.284 §17] 679.105[1997 c.662 §1; repealed by 2003 c.83 §12] 679.110[Repealed by 1983 c.169 §34] 679.115Licensing of dental instructor; requirements 679.120Fees; waiver of fee; rules; renewal of license; notice of change of address 679.130[Amended by 1973 c.390 §5; 1983 c.169 §10; 1991 c.67 §182; repealed by 1999 c.578 §6] 679.140Discipline of licensee; grounds; procedure; sanctions 679.150[Amended by 1961 c.311 §2; 1963 c.284 §9; 1965 c.122 §6; 1967 c.282 §2; 1983 c.169 §12; repealed by 1999 c.578 §6] 679.160Appeal from board decision 679.165Automatic suspension of license in case of mental disorder 679.170Prohibited practices 679.175[1953 c.574 §3; repealed by 1957 c.552 §9] 679.176Written work orders and sub-work orders required for certain services; retention period 679.180Enforcement; jurisdiction 679.230Oregon Board of Dentistry; appointment; qualifications; confirmation; compensation and expenses 679.240[Repealed by 1983 c.169 §34] 679.250Powers and duties of board; rules 679.253Authority of board to require fingerprints 679.255Board to adopt standards for sedation during dental procedures; rules 679.260Oregon Board of Dentistry Account; disbursement of receipts 679.270[Repealed by 1973 c.829 §71] 679.280Dental committees or consultants for improving standards of practice; liability; confidentiality of proceedings 679.290Failure to comply with subpoena issued by board 679.300Privileged data; admissibility of data as evidence in judicial proceedings 679.310Duty to report violations; exceptions; liability 679.320Confidentiality of information provided to board; limitation of liability 679.323Removal of individual disciplinary information; rules 679.330Advisory committee on dental assistant workforce shortage 679.500Administration of local anesthesia for certain purposes; rules 679.510Liability insurance for retired dentist; requirements; rules 679.520Treatment of dental waste materials containing mercury 679.525Amalgam separators required in certain dental facilities 679.530[2009 c.147 §2; repealed by 2025 c.199 §18] 679.535Requirement to test heat sterilization device; rules 679.540Oral disease prevention services; reimbursement; rules 679.543Use of telehealth by dental care provider 679.546Advertising as specialist; requirements; rules 679.549Expression of regret or apology 679.552Prescription and administration of vaccines; approved training course; rules 679.555Rules for certification as dental assistant; examination requirements 679.600Definitions for ORS 679.600 to 679.630 679.603Dental therapy license 679.606Examinations, reexamination; acceptable results; rules 679.609Grounds for refusal to issue or renew license 679.612Prohibition on unauthorized practice, use of title; exceptions 679.615Fees; waiver of fees; license renewal 679.618Collaborative agreement required to practice dental therapy; required provisions; duties of dentist 679.621Dental therapist scope of practice; duties of dentist; authority of dental therapist to supervise 679.624Dental therapist authority to perform specified procedures; liability insurance; patient population requirement 679.627Discipline 679.630Rules 679.700Definitions for ORS 679.700 to 679.720 679.705Dental laboratory registration requirement; exceptions 679.710Dental laboratory registration; eligibility 679.715Material content and point of origin disclosures 679.720Discipline 679.730Rules 679.990[Repealed by 1957 c.552 §6 (679.991 enacted in lieu of 679.990)] 679.991Penalties for violations of ORS 679.020, 679.025, 679.170 or 679.176 679.994Penalties for violations of ORS 679.705

Chapter 679 — Dentists

ORS 679.060 Application for license; fees; grounds for refusal of license

(1)

Any person desiring to practice dentistry in this state shall file an application with the Oregon Board of Dentistry.

(2)

At the time of making the application, the applicant shall:

(a)

Pay to the board the required application and examination fee.

(b)

Furnish the board with evidence satisfactory to the board of details of any convictions recorded in any police records. Such details are subject to the findings required by ORS 670.280.

(c)

Present to the board a diploma or evidence satisfactory to the board of having graduated from an accredited dental education program approved by the board.

(3)

If an applicant has been in practice in another state or states the applicant shall furnish an affidavit from the secretary of the board of dental examiners or similar body of such state or states that the applicant has been engaged in the legal practice of dentistry in such state or states for a period of time prescribed by the rules of the Oregon Board of Dentistry.

(4)

The board may refuse to issue a license to or renew a license of an applicant who has been convicted of a violation of the law if the board makes the findings required by ORS 670.280. A certified copy of the record of conviction is conclusive evidence of conviction.

(5)

The board may refuse to issue a license to or renew a license of an applicant who has been disciplined by a state licensing or regulatory agency of this or another state regarding any health care profession when, in the judgment of the board, the act or conduct resulting in the disciplinary action bears a demonstrable relationship to the ability of the licensee or applicant to practice dentistry in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. A certified copy of the record of the disciplinary action is conclusive evidence of the disciplinary action.

(6)

The board may refuse to issue a license to or renew a license of an applicant who has falsified a license application, or any person for any cause described under ORS 679.140 or 679.170.

(7)

Fees paid are not refundable.

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