2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 679 - Dentists
Section 679.549 - Expression of regret or apology.


(2) A person licensed by the board, or any other person who makes an expression of regret or apology on behalf of a person licensed by the board, may not be examined by deposition or otherwise in any civil or administrative proceeding, including any arbitration or mediation proceeding, with respect to an expression of regret or apology made by or on behalf of the person, including expressions of regret or apology that are made in writing, orally or by conduct. [2019 c.182 ยง2]

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.