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| Dentists |
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Dentists licensed in even-numbered years must renew by March 31 of each even-numbered year. Dentists licensed in odd-numbered years must renew by March 31 of each odd-numbered year.
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| Dental Hygienists |
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Dental Hygienists licensed in even-numbered years must renew by September 30 of each even-numbered years. Dental Hygienists licensed in odd-numbered years must renew by September 30 of each odd-numbered year.
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| Continuing Education |
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Dentists:
Dentists must complete 40 hours of continuing education during each licensing cycle. The continuing education requirements for dentists are found in OAR 818-021-0060.
Dental Hygienists:
Dental Hygienists must complete 24 hours of continuing education during each licensing period. The continuing education requirements for dental hygienists are found in OAR 818-021-0070.
Limited Access Permit Dental Hygienists:
Dental Hygienists holding a Limited Access Permit must complete an additional 12 hours of continuing education every two years. See OAR 818-035-0080
Anesthesia Permits:
There are specific continuing education requirements related if a licensee holds a Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 or Class 4 Anesthesia Permit. Careful attention should be paid to the requirements listed for the class of anesthesia permit held. These requirements are found in Chapter 818, Division 26, which pertains specifically to anesthesia.
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| Failure to Complete... |
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Failure to Complete Required C.E.
Failure to complete the required continuing education may subject the licensee to disciplinary action by the Board.
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| Auditing of C.E. |
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The Board conducts a random audit of 15% of licenses due for renewal each renewal period. Renewal forms will be marked to show whether the licensee has been chosen to provide proof of having completed the required continuing education.
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| Renewal Notices |
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The Board makes every effort to send renewal notices to licensees approximately six weeks prior to the expiration date of the license. However, if the address that the Board has for the licensee is not current, there is a good possibility that the renewal notice may not reach the licensee. It is the licensee's responsibility to assure that his or her license is current. The expiration date of the license is printed on its face. If a renewal notice is not received from the Board by one month before the expiration date on the license, call the Board immediately.
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| Change of Address Notification |
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Oregon law requires that licensees notify the Board within 30 days of any change of address. Failure to do so can result in the licensee not receiving important information from the Board — such as license renewal notices!
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