At its December 17, 2021 Board meeting, the Board voted to change the continuing education audit process. Licensees will be audited
after the current license renewal period closes. Since 1999, the Board's policy has been to audit approximately 15% of Licensees that renew in a given year. 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.
CE Requirements:
- 40 hours of CE related to direct clinical patient care or the practice of dental public health every renewal cycle.
- three hours of medical emergencies every renewal cycle
- two hours of infection control (Please note, if using OSHA your certificate must delineate the difference in hours between OSHA and infection control) every renewal cycle.
- Effective
January 1, 2021, all licensees are required to complete at least two hours of
continuing education related to cultural competency every renewal cycle.
- All licensees are
required to maintain at a minimum a current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR or
equivalent certification.
- At each renewal, all
dentists licensed by the Oregon Board of Dentistry will complete a one-hour
pain management course specific to Oregon provided by the Pain Management
Commission of the Oregon Health Authority (Effective July 1, 2022). Here is the link to the course: https://www.oregonpainmodule.org/regApp/regForm.asp
CE Requirements:
- 36 hours of CE related to direct clinical patient care or the practice of dental public health every renewal cycle.
- three hours of medical emergencies every renewal cycle
- two hours of infection control (Please note, if using OSHA your certificate must delineate the difference in hours between OSHA and infection control) every renewal cycle.
- All licensees are required to maintain at a minimum a current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR or equivalent certification.
- At least one (1) hour of continuing education must be related to pain management.
- At least two (2) hours of continuing education must be related to cultural competency.
CE Requirements:
- 24 hours of CE related to direct clinical patient care or the practice of dental public health every renewal cycle.
- three hours of medical emergencies every renewal cycle
- two hours of infection control (Please note, if using OSHA your certificate must delineate the difference in hours between OSHA and infection control) every renewal cycle.
- All licensees are required to maintain at a minimum a current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR or equivalent certification.
- At least two (2) hours of continuing education must be related to cultural competency.
CE Requirements:
- 36 hours of CE related to direct clinical patient care or the practice of dental public health every renewal cycle.
- three hours of medical emergencies every renewal cycle
- two hours of infection control (Please note, if using OSHA your certificate must delineate the difference in hours between OSHA and infection control) every renewal cycle.
- All licensees are required to maintain at a minimum a current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR or equivalent certification.
- At least two (2) hours of continuing education must be related to cultural competency.
CE Requirements:
- In order to renew a Nitrous Oxide Permit, the permit holder must provide proof of a current BLS for Healthcare Providers certificate or its equivalent. In addition, Nitrous Oxide Permit holders must also complete four (4) hours of continuing education in one or more of the following areas every two years: sedation, nitrous oxide, physical evaluation, medical emergencies, monitoring and the use of monitoring equipment, or pharmacology of drugs and agents used in sedation. Training taken to maintain current BLS for Healthcare Providers certificate or its equivalent, may not be counted toward this requirement. Continuing education hours may be counted toward fulfilling the continuing education requirement set forth in OAR 818-021-0060 and 818-021-0070.
CE Requirements:
- In order to renew a Minimal Sedation Permit, the permit holder must provide documentation of a current BLS for Healthcare Providers certificate or its equivalent. In addition, Minimal Sedation Permit holders must also complete four (4) hours of continuing education in one or more of the following areas every two years: sedation, physical evaluation, medical emergencies, monitoring and the use of monitoring equipment, or pharmacology of drugs and agents used in sedation. Training taken to maintain current BLS for Healthcare Providers certificate, or its equivalent, may not be counted toward this requirement. Continuing education hours may be counted toward fulfilling the continuing education requirement set forth in OAR 818-021-0060.
CE Requirements:
- In order to renew a Moderate Sedation Permit, the permit holder must provide documentation of a current BLS for Healthcare Providers certificate or its equivalent; a current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate and/or a current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certificate; Successful completion of a board approved course on minimal/moderate sedation at least every two years may be substituted for ACLS, but not for PALS; and must complete 14 hours of continuing education in one or more of the following areas every two years: sedation, physical evaluation, medical emergencies, monitoring and the use of monitoring equipment, or pharmacology of drugs and agents used in sedation. Training taken to maintain current ACLS or PALS certification or successful completion of the American Dental Association’s course “Recognition and Management of Complications during Minimal and Moderate Sedation” may be counted toward this requirement. Continuing education hours may be counted toward fulfilling the continuing education requirement set forth in OAR 818-021-0060.
CE Requirements: - In order to renew a General Anesthesia Permit, the permit holder must provide documentation of a current BLS for Healthcare Providers certificate or its equivalent; a current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate and/or a current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certificate; and must complete 14 hours of continuing education in one or more of the following areas every two years: sedation, physical evaluation, medical emergencies, monitoring and the use of monitoring equipment, or pharmacology of drugs and agents used in sedation. Training taken to maintain current ACLS and/or PALS certificates may be counted toward this requirement. Continuing education hours may be counted toward fulfilling the continuing education requirement set forth in OAR 818-021-0060.
CE Requirements:
- In order to renew a Deep Sedation Permit, the permit holder must provide documentation of a current BLS for Healthcare Providers certificate or its equivalent; a current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate and/or a current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certificate; and must complete 14 hours of continuing education in one or more of the following areas every two years: sedation, physical evaluation, medical emergencies, monitoring and the use of monitoring equipment, or pharmacology of drugs and agents used in sedation. Training taken to maintain current ACLS and/or PALS certificates may be counted toward this requirement. Continuing education hours may be counted toward fulfilling the continuing education requirement set forth in OAR 818-021-0060.