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Statutes (or Laws) & Rules

Permanent Rules Filing

At its October 24, 2025 Board meeting, the Board voted to make the permanent rules effective December 1, 2025.

OBD Rulemaking Planning Calendar

Proposed Fee Increases


The OBD does not currently have any proposed rules being considered for rulemaking. When the OBD engages in rulemaking, it includes on this page a statement of potential fiscal impact of the proposed rule; summary of the proposed rule; FAQ documents pertaining to the rulemaking; and minutes or recordings from rulemaking meetings. Public comments will also be published on this page during the rulemaking process.

Oregon Dental Practice Act 

Oregon Transparency Administrative Rules

Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS)



Secretary of State Administrative Rules Database

The administrative rules pertaining to dentistry, dental therapy, dental hygiene, dental assisting, and administration of anesthesia are found in OAR 818.