Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 818 - OREGON BOARD OF DENTISTRY
Here’s a detailed overview of Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 818 — governing the Oregon Board of Dentistry, last updated May 10, 2025 (oregon.public.law):
📂 Chapter 818: Divisions Overview
Division 1 – Procedures (OAR 818‑001‑0000 to ‑0090)
Division 5 – Criminal Records Check & Fitness (‑005‑0000 to ‑005‑0050)
Division 12 – Standards of Practice
Division 13 – Health Professionals’ Services Program
Division 15 – Advertising
Division 21 – Examination & Licensing
Division 26 – Anesthesia
Division 35 – Dental Hygiene
Division 38 – Dental Therapy
Division 42 – Dental Assisting (law.cornell.edu, oregon.public.law)
🔍 Key Division Highlights
1. Procedures (Division 1)
Covers rulemaking: notices in Secretary of State Bulletin, hearings, contested cases, petitions, confidentiality, costs, public records access, and fee structures. (records.sos.state.or.us)
2. Criminal Records & Fitness (Division 5)
Requires background checks and fitness determinations for license eligibility, with processes for hearings and final determinations. (law.cornell.edu)
3. Standards of Practice (Division 12)
Defines scope of practice, unacceptable conduct, infection control, record-keeping, prescribing, and disciplinary measures for licensees.
5. Advertising (Division 15)
Sets rules on truthful advertising, disclosure of specialties, and prohibits solicitation practices. (records.sos.state.or.us)
6. Examination & Licensing (Division 21)
Details initial licensure, licensure by endorsement (reciprocity), continuing education requirements, temporary licenses (e.g. military spouses), renewals, resignations, reinstatements, and competency exams.
For example, licensure by endorsement requires graduation from ADA‑accredited dental school, passing clinical exams, active unrestricted license, and demonstration of 3,500 clinical hours in past 5 years. (oregon.public.law)
Continuing Education: dentists require 40 hours biennially; hygienists 24 hours (36 hours if expanded practice).
7. Anesthesia (Division 26)
Establishes permits for nitrous oxide, minimal sedation, moderate sedation, deep sedation, and general anesthesia, including training, BLS/ACLS/PALS requirements, clinical protocols, and renewal CE standards. (oregon.gov)
8. Dental Hygiene (Division 35)
Defines hygienist scope: practice under general supervision, limited access patients, radiographs, probing, diagnosis, and patient scheduling timelines. (law.cornell.edu)
10. Dental Assisting (Division 42)
Covers definitions, infection control, prohibited acts, radiologic proficiency (certification and exams), Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) roles, restorative authority, orthodontic assisting, preventive functions, anesthesia assisting, and credentialing. (regulations.justia.com)
🧠 Summary Table
| Division | Topic | Key Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Procedures | Rulemaking, hearings, records, fees |
| 5 | Criminal Checks & Fitness | Background reviews, hearings |
| 12 | Standards of Practice | Scope, conduct, records, discipline |
| 13 | Health Prof. Services | Support for impaired practitioners |
| 15 | Advertising | Truthfulness, specialty disclosure |
| 21 | Examination & Licensing | Licensure paths, CE, temp permits |
| 26 | Anesthesia | Permits, training, safety protocols |
| 35 | Dental Hygiene | Scope, supervision, protocols |
| 38 | Dental Therapy | Regulation of therapy providers |
| 42 | Dental Assisting | Credentialing, EFDA functions, radiology |
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