| Updated: |
4/1/2009 |
| Description: |
Dental Hygienists perform dental prophylactic treatments and instruct groups and individuals in the care of the teeth and mouth.
Similar Keywords: phlebotomy, phlebotomist, hygiene, dentists |
| Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: |
ORS 680.010 to .205
OAR 818-021-0020 to -0040
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| Duration: |
2 years |
| Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
Application: $140.
Original License: $100.
Renewal: $100 every two years. |
| Responsible Agency: |
Dentistry, Oregon Board of |
| Examination Information: |
Exam Time: Throughout the year.
Exam Locations: Check with the testing agency.
Exam Pass: 70 percent or higher is acceptable on clinical work.
Exam Repeat: After third failure, must pass remedial education program. |
| Prerequisites: |
1. Be 18 years of age or older.
2. Graduate from an American Dental Association (ADA) accredited dental hygiene program. If Dental Hygiene degree was obtained at a non-ADA accredited program, contact the Board for licensing requirements
3. Pass national written exam and clinical exam conducted by either the Central Regional Dental Testing Service (CRDTS) and the Western Regional Examining Board and jurisprudence exams. |
| Application Form: |
Application for Licensure |
| Service Links: |
 General information and Instruction sheet
 Licensee Directory
 Application
Agency Contact Information
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| Required Documentation: |
Proof of attainment of prerequisites. |
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Agency Information
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Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
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| Agency Name: |
Dentistry, Oregon Board of |
| E-mail Address: |
information@oregondentistry.org
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| Phone: |
971-673-3200
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| Mail Address: |
Oregon Board of Dentistry
1600 SW 4th Ave., Suite 770
Portland, OR 97201
- 5519
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| Website Information: |
http://oregon.gov/Dentistry |
