2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 679 - Dentists
Section 679.060 - Application for license; fees; grounds for refusal of license.


(2) At the time of making the application, the applicant shall:
(a) Pay to the board the required application and examination fee.
(b) Furnish the board with evidence satisfactory to the board of details of any convictions recorded in any police records. Such details are subject to the findings required by ORS 670.280.
(c) Present to the board a diploma or evidence satisfactory to the board of having graduated from an accredited dental education program approved by the board.
(3) If an applicant has been in practice in another state or states the applicant shall furnish an affidavit from the secretary of the board of dental examiners or similar body of such state or states that the applicant has been engaged in the legal practice of dentistry in such state or states for a period of time prescribed by the rules of the Oregon Board of Dentistry.
(4) The board may refuse to issue a license to or renew a license of an applicant who has been convicted of a violation of the law if the board makes the findings required by ORS 670.280. A certified copy of the record of conviction is conclusive evidence of conviction.
(5) The board may refuse to issue a license to or renew a license of an applicant who has been disciplined by a state licensing or regulatory agency of this or another state regarding any health care profession when, in the judgment of the board, the act or conduct resulting in the disciplinary action bears a demonstrable relationship to the ability of the licensee or applicant to practice dentistry in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. A certified copy of the record of the disciplinary action is conclusive evidence of the disciplinary action.
(6) The board may refuse to issue a license to or renew a license of an applicant who has falsified a license application, or any person for any cause described under ORS 679.140 or 679.170.
(7) Fees paid are not refundable. [Amended by 1963 c.284 §5; 1973 c.390 §3; 1973 c.827 §69; 1973 c.829 §62a; 1977 c.444 §1; 1981 c.232 §1; 1983 c.169 §6; 1985 c.323 §4; 1995 c.199 §1; 2003 c.83 §2]

Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

Volume : 17 - Occupations

Chapter 679 - Dentists

Section 679.010 - Definitions.

Section 679.020 - Practice of dentistry or operating dental office without license prohibited; exceptions.

Section 679.022 - Exemption from naming licensed dentist as director for accredited institutions and programs.

Section 679.025 - License required to practice dentistry; exemptions.

Section 679.050 - Nonresident dentists giving or receiving instruction; hospital permits.

Section 679.060 - Application for license; fees; grounds for refusal of license.

Section 679.065 - Qualifications of applicants; rules.

Section 679.070 - Examination; acceptable results.

Section 679.115 - Licensing of dental instructor; requirements.

Section 679.120 - Fees; waiver of fee; rules; renewal of license; notice of change of address.

Section 679.140 - Discipline of licensee; grounds; procedure; sanctions.

Section 679.160 - Appeal from board decision.

Section 679.170 - Prohibited practices.

Section 679.176 - Written work orders required for certain services.

Section 679.180 - Enforcement; jurisdiction.

Section 679.230 - Oregon Board of Dentistry; appointment; qualifications; confirmation; compensation and expenses.

Section 679.250 - Powers and duties of board; rules.

Section 679.253 - Authority of board to require fingerprints.

Section 679.260 - Oregon Board of Dentistry Account; disbursement of receipts.

Section 679.280 - Dental committees or consultants for improving standards of practice; liability; confidentiality of proceedings.

Section 679.290 - Failure to comply with subpoena issued by board.

Section 679.300 - Privileged data; admissibility of data as evidence in judicial proceedings.

Section 679.310 - Duty to report violations; exceptions; liability.

Section 679.320 - Confidentiality of information provided to board; limitation of liability.

Section 679.323 - Removal of individual disciplinary information; rules.

Section 679.500 - Administration of local anesthesia for certain purposes; rules.

Section 679.510 - Liability insurance for retired dentist; requirements; rules.

Section 679.520 - Treatment of dental waste materials containing mercury.

Section 679.525 - Amalgam separators required in certain dental facilities.

Section 679.535 - Requirement to test heat sterilization device; rules.

Section 679.540 - Oral disease prevention services; reimbursement; rules.

Section 679.543 - Use of telehealth by dental care provider.

Section 679.546 - Advertising as specialist; requirements; rules.

Section 679.549 - Expression of regret or apology.

Section 679.552 - Prescription and administration of vaccines; approved training course; rules.

Section 679.600 - Definitions for ORS 679.600 to 679.630.

Section 679.603 - Dental therapy license.

Section 679.606 - Examinations, reexamination; acceptable results; rules.

Section 679.609 - Grounds for refusal to issue or renew license.

Section 679.612 - Prohibition on unauthorized practice, use of title; exceptions.

Section 679.615 - Fees; waiver of fees; license renewal.

Section 679.618 - Collaborative agreement required to practice dental therapy; required provisions; duties of dentist.

Section 679.621 - Dental therapist scope of practice; duties of dentist; authority of dental therapist to supervise.

Section 679.624 - Dental therapist authority to perform specified procedures; liability insurance; patient population requirement.

Section 679.991 - Penalties.