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 missing in the upper, lower or both sections of the mouth, or partial dentures, which fit sections of the mouth in which 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.
The Oregon Health Licensing Agency (OHLA) oversees regulation of denturists and other health and related professions. To access OHLA's home page, go to Department at the top of the left navigation menu and click on Oregon Health Licensing Agency.
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