Oregon Board Of Dentistry Licensing, Standards And Competency Committee Meeting Notice
The meeting focuses on reviewing, discussing, and making recommendations regarding several proposed rule changes. Key topics include amendments to the Health Professionals' Services Program rule, continuing education requirements to incorporate suicide prevention, mental health awareness, and substance use disorders, and updates to Minimal Sedation rules to align with ADA guidelines. Additional discussions cover allowing Registered Dental Hygienists to administer Botox, revisions to dental assisting rules for clarity, and creating rules in response to HB 4040.
Aug 21, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Oregon Board of Dentistry Regular Meeting
The board meeting focused on various professional reports, including updates from the Oregon Dental Association, Oregon Dental Hygienists' Association, and Oregon Dental Assistants Association. The agenda included reviews of the Executive Director's report covering budget status, customer service surveys, and agency financial transactions. Key discussion items involved rule clarifications regarding dental assisting, minimal sedation protocols, and the development of an artificial intelligence policy. Additionally, the board addressed correspondence concerning licensure applications and exceptions, finalized the 2026-2029 Strategic Plan, and reviewed enforcement actions, investigative reports, and license reinstatement requests.
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The Board meeting addressed various dental regulation and association reports from the Oregon Dental Association, Oregon Dental Hygienists' Association, and Oregon Dental Assistants Association. Discussions included proposed amendments to administrative rules regarding phlebotomy training, restorative functions for dental assistants and hygienists, and predetermination on licensure. The Board also reviewed the strategic plan, patient record requirements, and protocols for consent orders concerning violations of the Dental Practice Act. Additionally, reports were received on the Dental Assistant Workforce Shortage Advisory Committee, the executive director's budget status, and upcoming travel for regulatory summits.
Apr 7, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Oregon Board of Dentistry Licensing, Standards And Competency Committee Meeting
The committee meeting addressed several key regulatory and certification topics. Discussion points included reviewing requests for the evaluation of CODA-accredited program requirements for licensure, considering amendments to rules regarding Expanded Function Preventive Dental Assistants (EFPDA) pathways, and exploring the expansion of phlebotomy training opportunities to all dental assistants. The committee also examined issues related to nitrous oxide sedation supervision, the eligibility of radiologic proficiency instructors to verify skills, rule cleanup related to SB 1552, and the potential adoption of guidelines concerning AI use in diagnostics and patient records.
