Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 818 - OREGON BOARD OF DENTISTRY
Division 38 - DENTAL THERAPY
Section 818-038-0022 - Additional Functions of Dental Therapists

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 818-038-0022

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

In addition to functions set forth in ORS 679.010, a dental therapist may perform the following functions under the indirect supervision of a licensed dentist:

(1) Upon successful completion of a course in intravenous access or phlebotomy approved by the Board, a dental therapist may initiate an intravenous (IV) infusion line for a patient being prepared for IV medications, sedation, or general anesthesia under the indirect supervision of a dentist holding the appropriate anesthesia permit.

(2) Upon successful completion of a course in intravenous access or phlebotomy approved by the Board, a dental therapist may perform a phlebotomy blood draw under the indirect supervision of a dentist. Products obtained through a phlebotomy blood draw may only be used by the dentist, to treat a condition that is within the scope of the practice of dentistry.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 679

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 679.600

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