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required to practice dentistry; exemptions 679.026[1971 c.48 §2; 1975 c.693 §20; 1977 c.192 §2; 1981 c.185 §1; repealed by 1983 c.169 §34] 679.027Enjoining violations 679.030[Amended by 1953 c.574 §5; repealed by 1977 c.192 §13] 679.040[Amended by 1963 c.284 §3; repealed by 2003 c.83 §12] 679.050Nonresident dentists giving or receiving instruction; hospital permits 679.060Application for license; fees; grounds for refusal of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679.070Examination; acceptable results 679.080Reexamination of applicants; rules 679.090Issuance of license 679.100[Repealed by 1963 c.284 §17] 679.105[1997 c.662 §1; repealed by 2003 c.83 §12] 679.110[Repealed by 1983 c.169 §34] 679.115Licensing of dental instructor; requirements 679.120Fees; waiver of fee; rules; renewal of license; notice of change of address 679.130[Amended by 1973 c.390 §5; 1983 c.169 §10; 1991 c.67 §182; repealed by 1999 c.578 §6] 679.140Discipline of licensee; grounds; procedure; sanctions 679.150[Amended by 1961 c.311 §2; 1963 c.284 §9; 1965 c.122 §6; 1967 c.282 §2; 1983 c.169 §12; repealed by 1999 c.578 §6] 679.160Appeal from board decision 679.165Automatic suspension of license in case of mental disorder 679.170Prohibited practices 679.175[1953 c.574 §3; repealed by 1957 c.552 §9] 679.176Written work orders and sub-work orders required for certain services; retention period 679.180Enforcement; jurisdiction 679.230Oregon Board of Dentistry; appointment; qualifications; confirmation; compensation and expenses 679.240[Repealed by 1983 c.169 §34] 679.250Powers and duties of board; rules 679.253Authority of board to require fingerprints 679.255Board to adopt standards for sedation during dental procedures; rules 679.260Oregon Board of Dentistry Account; disbursement of receipts 679.270[Repealed by 1973 c.829 §71] 679.280Dental committees or consultants for improving standards of practice; liability; confidentiality of proceedings 679.290Failure to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 679.253 Authority of board to require fingerprints

For the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195, the Oregon Board of Dentistry may require the fingerprints of a person who:

(1)

Is employed or applying for employment by the board in a position in which the person has or will have access to information that is made confidential under state or federal laws, rules or regulations;

(2)

Provides services or seeks to provide services to the board as a contractor, vendor or volunteer in a position in which the person has or will have access to information that is made confidential under state or federal laws, rules or regulations;

(3)

Is applying for a license or permit that is issued by the board;

(4)

Is applying for renewal of a license or permit that is issued by the board; or

(5)

Is under investigation by the board.

Note: 679.253 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 679 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

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