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To that end, HLO works with 19 boards, councils and programs in the State of Oregon.
Examination testing cutoff time is 1 p.m. Monday through Friday for all in-office examinations. You will need to return another day to sit for your examination(s) if you arrive to our office and check in after 1 p.m.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026: Late opening. Lobby will open at 10 a.m.
Friday, August 28, 2026: Lobby will be closed. No walk-in service or testing available this day.
Monday, September 7, 2026: Office will be closed for Labor Day
Email: hlo.info@odhsoha.oregon.gov
Information Line: (503) 378-8667
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Dental Laboratory Program Implementation Update
House Bill 2594 (2025) created the Dental Laboratory Program within the Health Licensing Office (HLO). The bill establishes an operational date of July 1, 2026.
The HLO is currently in the rulemaking process for implementation of the program. However, permanent administrative rules will not be in effect by July 1, 2026. As part of the rulemaking process, proposed fees are subject to review pursuant to ORS 291.055 by the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services.
Until permanent rules are filed and effective, the HLO is unable to begin accepting applications or collecting fees for Dental Laboratory authorizations.
For this reason, the HLO will begin accepting applications and fees after permanent rules become effective. Additional information regarding application availability and program implementation timelines will be communicated as updates become available.
This "Use of Topical Anesthetics and Non-Prescription Drugs" practice clarification FAQ is based on language currently in statute. It does not constitute a new policy or a decision made by either the Board of Electrologists and Body Art Practitioners or the Tattoo Course of Study Review Committee.
The Health Licensing Office (HLO) administers a final practical examination required for individuals to obtain licensure in Oregon as a Hearing Aid Specialist. The examination is administered quarterly at the HLO in Salem, Oregon. The 2026 exam dates are:
All examination will be held at the following location:
HLO Board Room:1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180Salem, OR 97301
For more information, see the license information page.
The Board of Sign Language Interpreters has a meeting scheduled for Monday, August 17, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. Information on how the public may attend the meeting is listed in the notice (when posted). The notice and the agenda can be found at: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HLO/Pages/Public-Meetings.aspx. The agenda is subject to change.
Please note: If the requisite number of sign language interpreters have not confirmed availability and attendance within 48 hours of the meeting, then the meeting will be canceled.
If you have any questions about accommodations or need assistance to participate, please contact Josh Page at josh.page@oha.oregon.gov or by calling (503) 934-0720, or Krissy Pickett at krissy.pickett@oha.oregon.gov or by calling (503) 378-2093. All relay calls are accepted.
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