Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 818 - OREGON BOARD OF DENTISTRY
Division 38 - DENTAL THERAPY
Section 818-038-0010 - Authorization to Practice
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(1) A dental therapist may practice dental therapy only under the supervision of a dentist and pursuant to a collaborative agreement with the dentist that outlines the supervision logistics and requirements for the dental therapist's practice.
(2) A dental therapist shall dedicate at least 51 percent of the dental therapist's practice to patients who represent underserved populations, as defined by the Oregon Health Authority by rule, or patients located in dental care health professional shortage areas, as determined by the authority.
(3) A dental therapist may perform the procedures listed in OAR 818-038-0020 so long as the procedures were included in the dental therapist's education program or the dental therapist has received additional training in the procedure through a Board approved course.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 679 & ORS 679.621
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 679.621 & ORS 679.600