Oregon Code § 679.603·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Dental
therapy license.
(1) The Oregon Board of Dentistry shall issue a license to practice dental
therapy to an applicant who:
(a) Is at least
18 years of age;
(b) Submits to
the board a completed application form;
(c) Demonstrates:
(A) The
completion of a dental therapy education program that is accredited by the
Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, or its
successor organization, and approved by the board by rule; or
(B) That the
applicant is or was a participant in a dental pilot project;
(d) Passes an
examination described in ORS 679.606; and
(e) Pays the
application and licensure fees established by the board.
(2)(a) An
individual who completed a dental therapy education program in another state or
jurisdiction may apply for licensure under this section if the dental therapy
education program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of
the American Dental Association, or its successor organization.
(b) The board
shall determine whether the training and education of an applicant described in
this subsection is sufficient to meet the requirements of subsection (1) of
this section.
(3) If an
applicant holds a current or expired authorization to practice dental therapy
issued by another state, the federal government or a tribal authority, the
applicant shall include with the application a copy of the authorization and an
affidavit from the dental regulatory body of the other jurisdiction that
demonstrates the applicant was authorized to practice dental therapy in that
jurisdiction. [2021 c.530 §§3,3a]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 679.603
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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