Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 818 - OREGON BOARD OF DENTISTRY
Division 12 - STANDARDS OF PRACTICE
Section 818-012-0080 - Prescription Practices

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 818-012-0080

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

(1) In conjunction with dental treatment, a dentist may prescribe, dispense, or administer medications relevant to the care being provided.

(2) It is improper to prescribe or dispense drugs outside the scope of the practice of dentistry or in a manner that impairs the health and safety of an individual including:

(a) Prescribing or dispensing drugs in such amounts as to constitute a departure from the prevailing standards of acceptable dental practice; and

(b) Prescribing or dispensing controlled substances for persons who are not patients of record in the dentist's practice unless the dentist is acting on behalf of the dentist of record.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 679 & ORS 680

Stats. Implemented: ORS 679.140(2)(h) & ORS 680.100

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