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Board of Dentistry

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    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.
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    The next regularly scheduled Board Meeting will be held April 19, 2013.

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    UPCOMING MEETING NOTICES


    There are currently no committee meetings scheduled. 

    For further information on these meeting please visit the Committee Meeting Information page. A link is posted on the left hand menu of our website. Agendas and materials for all these meetings will be posted approximately one week prior to the meeting date.
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Flow meters for Nitrous Oxide-Oxygen Sedation Systems recalled nationwide due to potential flaw

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a safety alert to advise dentists, anesthesiologists and other consumers...

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Oregon Healthy Kids Program

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
             Oregon Healthy Kids Program

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2013-2015 DENTAL LICENSE RENEWAL

Renewal Notices for the 2013-2015 Dental renewal have been mailed. You are now able to renew online. PLEASE read through the entire renewal page before you proceed to the online renew​al as many answers to common questions can be found within the information posted.

 

Dental Renewal Page​

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CLARIFICATION ON RADIOGRAPHS
In its February Newsletter the Oregon Board of Dentistry issued the following statement regarding radiographs, “The Standard of Care in Oregon requires that current radiographs are available prior to providing treatment to a patient.  If a patient without medical justification refuses to allow radiographs to be taken, even with the offer to sign a waiver, then providing treatment to that patient would violate the Standard of Care in Oregon.”


 
This is not a change and there have been no law or rule changes regarding radiographs.
 
Please do not tell patients that there has been a law or rule change.
 
The decision when to take or not to take radiographs is the responsibility of an Oregon Dentist or an Expanded Practice Permit Dental Hygienist and it is based on several factors including the patient’s oral health, patient’s age, the risk for disease and any sign or symptoms of oral disease that a patient may be experiencing. This is called the standard of care.
 
Further, Oregon Dentists and Expanded Practice Permit Dental Hygienists should follow the guidelines established by the American Dental Association and the Food and Drug Administration regarding radiographs.
 
The Bottom line is that Oregon Dentists and Expanded Practice Permit Dental Hygienists have the education and training to know when radiographs should be taken, not the patient.
 
It is below the standard of care to treat a patient who has refused to allow any radiographs to be taken unless there is a documented medical justification for the refusal.
  
!!NEWSFLASH!! Internet Coupon Advertising  
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.