License Requirements for the Dental Laboratory Program
License requirements will be provided once permanent rules are filed. Please see the following communication for further explanation:
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.
Limited Waiver of Enforcement
To support implementation of the new program, the HLO will exercise enforcement discretion during a limited transition period.
From July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026, the HLO will not impose discipline solely for operating a dental laboratory in Oregon without an HLO-issued authorization where authorization is required.
This temporary waiver applies to:
- Dental laboratories operating in Oregon that are required to obtain authorization under ORS 679.700 through 679.720; and
- Exempt dental laboratories that are required to submit an annual filing with the HLO under ORS 679.705.
This limited waiver applies only to authorization requirements associated with program implementation and does not waive compliance with any other applicable statutes or administrative rules. All other applicable statutory and regulatory requirements remain in effect and subject to HLO oversight and enforcement.
Program Information
Learn more about applying for a registration or exemption, associated fees, laws, rules and more by following the links below:
Board Members
The program has no board.
Violations of Oregon Public Meetings Law
There are mandatory prerequisites for submitting Public Meetings Law complaints to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC). These prerequisites also apply to executive session complaints. If you fail to satisfy the mandatory prerequisites before filing your complaint with OGEC, the OGEC has stated that it will dismiss your complaint.
If you are comfortable addressing your public meetings law concern directly with the Health Licensing Office (HLO) instead of filing a formal complaint, then the HLO invites you to do so. However, if this is not possible or if your concerns remain unresolved, the OGEC has the authority to enforce public meetings laws.
The OGEC offers a complaint process to submit alleged violations of Oregon public meetings law. Information about the process and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://www.oregon.gov/ogec/public-records/Pages/Complaints.aspx.
In accordance with the mandatory prerequisite of filing a written grievance with the public body before filing your complaint with OGEC, you can submit the “Oregon Public Meetings Law – Complaint Form" to Josh Page through one of the following methods:
- By email to josh.page@oha.oregon.gov.
- In person, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on any open business day, Monday through Friday, at the following location:
Health Licensing Office
1430 Tandem Ave. NE, Suite 180
Salem, OR 97301-2192
- Via mail, addressed to the attention of Josh Page at the above HLO address.