B Having completed 40 hours of continuing education in accordance with the Board's continuing education requirements contained in these rules within the two years immediately preceding application. Certification as a Specialist. Dental Individual Licensure Forms. Faculty Licensure Application. Dental Hygiene - Licensure by Examination. Optional - Only required if applying for permits or restorative endorsement.
General Information Dental Hygienists are eligible to apply for licensure without further examination if they hold an active dental hygiene license in another state, and if they have taken and passed the dental hygiene clinical examination conducted by any state or regional testing agency, in addition to meeting the requirements set forth in ORS Licensed clinical practice could include hours devoted to teaching by dental hygienists employed by a CODA accredited dental hygiene program with verification from the dean or appropriate administration of the institution documenting the length and terms of employment, the applicant's duties and responsibilities, the actual hours involved in teaching clinical dental hygiene, and any adverse actions or restrictions If in the military, the applicant must have a letter submitted to the Board from the commanding officer outlining duties, length of service and whether any adverse actions have been reported or taken.
In addition, the applicant must also verify to having completed 24 hours of continuing education in accordance with within two years immediately preceding submission of their application. Dental Hygienists who have graduated from a dental hygiene program located outside the United States or Canada must also meet additional education requirements for Oregon.
Licensed clinical practice could include hours devoted to teaching by dental hygienists employed by a CODA accredited dental hygiene program with verification from the dean or appropriate administration of the institution documenting the length and terms of employment, the applicant's duties and responsibilities, the actual hours involved in teaching clinical dental hygiene, and any adverse actions or restrictions; and f Having completed 24 hours of continuing education in accordance with the Board's continuing education requirements contained in these rules within the two years immediately preceding application.
Dental Hygiene Individual Licensure Forms. Dental Hygiene Individual Application Forms. Expanded Practice Permit Pathway 1. Expanded Practice Permit Pathway 2. Expanded Practice Collaborative Agreement. Restorative Functions Endorsement. Licensee must register with the Board as a health care professioal and provide a statement as required by ORS Licensee will be responsible to meet all the requirements set for in ORS Licensee must provide the health care service without compensation, except for reimbursement for laboratory fees, testing services and other out-of-pocket expense.
Volunteer Application. Licensee will be responsible to meet all the requirements set forth in ORS Licensee must provide the health care service without compensation.
Licensee shall not practice dentistry or dental hygiene for remuneration in any capacity under the volunteer license. Licensee must comply with all continuing education requirements for active licensed dentist or dental hygienist. Licensee must agree to volunteer for a minimum of 80 hours per renewal cycle. Out of State Volunteer License Application. Follow these steps to become a dental hygienist in Oregon:. In addition to online programs, there are currently seven colleges offering dental hygienist programs in Oregon, in cities including Portland and Eugene.
Dental hygiene programs will provide you with an opportunity to learn and practice a variety of skills required to working as a licensed dental hygienist. These programs encourage teamwork through group projects and sharing. Tests are administered through Pearson VUE test centers. Test centers are available throughout Oregon, including the cities of Portland, Medford, and Salem.
Examinations should be scheduled days in advance. In addition to completing the national board examination, you will also be required to complete a regional clinical examination. This examination but be completed within 5 years of your application for dental hygienist licensure. The State of Oregon Board of Dentistry approves the following testing agencies for a regional clinical examination:.
All licensees are required to complete continuing education and are subject to an audit. It is possible to be selected multiple times in a row. It is a random process, so previously audited licensees are not removed from future selections.
Always be prepared for an audit by completing the required CE prior to your renewal, verify acceptance, and keep all certificates of completions. Rules state that licensees must maintain records of successful completion of CE for at least four licensure years consistent with the licensee's licensure cycle.
Licensees are able to download a CE Log to help keep track of their continuing education. Effective January 1, , all licensees are required to complete at least two hours of continuing education related to cultural competency. Dentists who have not taken this course will automatically have a link on their online renewal making them take it prior to completing their renewal form.
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