Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 818 - OREGON BOARD OF DENTISTRY
Division 42 - DENTAL ASSISTING
Section 818-042-0130 - Application for Certification by Credential

(1) An application form approved by the Board, with the appropriate fee;

(2) Proof of certification by another state and any other recognized certifications (such as CDA or COA certification) and a description of the examination and training required by the state in which the assistant is certified submitted from the state directly to the Board; or

(3) Certification that the assistant has been employed for at least 1,000 hours in the past two years as a dental assistant performing the functions for which certification is being sought.

(4) If applying for certification by credential as an EFDA, EFODA or EFPDA certification by a licensed dentist that the applicant is competent to perform the functions for which certification is sought; and

(5) If applying for certification by credential in Radiologic Proficiency, certification from the Oregon Health Authority, Center for Health Protection, Radiation Protection Services, or the Oregon Board of Dentistry, that the applicant has met that agency's training requirements for x-ray machine operators, or other comparable requirements approved by the Oregon Board of Dentistry.