The Mission of the Oregon Board of Dentistry is to protect the public by assuring that the citizens of Oregon receive the highest possible quality oral health care.
Every child in Oregon should be a healthy kid and the state of Oregon is trying to ensure that. Depending on family income, children may be eligible for free or low-cost health coverage for doctor visits, dental care, vision, medicines and more through the Healthy Kids program.
The Oregon Healthy Kids web site has information about the Healthy Kids Program, including eligibility, services covered, and how to apply. There's also a place to find out how to help us spread the word and/or to partner with us to help families apply.
To find out more you can visit www.oregonhealthykids.gov, or you can click on the link below
Dental renewal postcards were mailed January 20, 2012. Your postcard is not required to renew your license. The Board has moved to an online renewal process. You will not need any special codes to access your online renewal. Once you have accessed your online renewal application, you will be able to complete the process entirely online. If you should need to stop in the middle of the process, your information up to that point will be saved and you can return at a later date to complete the process. You will be able to pay online with a credit card or you can choose to print your completed renewal and mail it to the PO Box with a check or money order. There will be no exception for the online process. If you do not have access to a computer, you can visit the local public library, a family member or friend, or even visit the Board office.
Please note that if your having problems with the workforce survey please contact the Oregon Health Authority at 503-373-1931.
If you are ready to renew, please follow the link below.
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The Board has recently become aware of different companies soliciting Oregon licensees to enter into contracts for marketing and promotion services between the licensee and the company to promote voucher systems for potential patients. The Board has preliminarily determined that these may violate the unprofessional conduct rule OAR 818-012-0030(3) which prohibits offering rebates, split fees, or commissions for services rendered to a patient to any person other than a partner, employee or employer.
The Board suggests that until this can be fully reviewed by the Board, licensees proceed with caution and if they feel necessary seek legal counsel on this matter or contact the Board office at (971) 673-3200.
Letter from DHS to renewing dentists Re: Re-credentialing
Please note that this letter is generated by the Department of Human Services (DHS) and was not prompted by the Oregon Board of Dentistry (OBD). The OBD mails renewal notice postcards out to renewing dentists in the middle to end of January notifying them that the online renewal system is available for them at that time. You will hear nothing regarding renewals before this time. If you have any questions regarding the letter sent by DHS we encourage you to contact them at any of the following: Provider Enrollment: 1-800-422-5047 DHS Voicemail: 1-800-336-6016 DHS Main Number (Salem): 503-378-3104 DHS Fax: 503-945-6873
Stay Informed Throughout the Flu Season
Protect yourself, your family and your co-workers by getting vaccinated and staying informed. The fewer of us who get sick from either seasonal influenza or pandemic H1N1 influenza, the more we can reduce the impact in our schools and workplaces. Visit the state's flu Web site at www.flu.oregon.gov or call the state hotline at 1-800-978-3040.
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