Denturists construct, repair, reline, reproduce, duplicate, supply, fit or alter removable prosthetic dental appliances – otherwise known as dentures. In the fitting process, denturists also take impressions, bite registrations, try-ins or insertions.

 

Denturists provide full dentures to replace complete sets of original teeth that are missing in the upper, lower or both sections of the mouth, or partial dentures, which fit sections of the mouth in which some of the original teeth remain.

 

They provide services independently and directly to the public in their own offices, in dental laboratories and businesses that specialize in denture services, and work in collaboration with dentists, orthodontists and oral surgeons to provide comprehensive dental services to patients.

Licensing / Renewal Period - Two years

 

Applicants must pass both a written and practical examination under OAR 331-410-0030 unless they have passed an approved examination from another state or U.S. terrority or have the professional experience required for licensure by credential.

 

The written section consists of 345 multiple-choice questions and the practical section involves a demonstration of skills.  Passing score on both examinations is 70 percent or above.