OAR 331-410-0025: Denture Technology Supervisor for a Denture Technology Temporary Licensee

(1) To be approved as a supervisor pursuant to ORS 680.515 of a denture technology temporary licensee under 331-410-0015, an individual must: (a) Hold a valid dentist license under ORS 679 or valid denturist license under ORS 680 and OAR 331-410-0030; (b) Have no current or pending disciplinary action imposed by the Office or other regulatory body; (c) Submit proof of having been actively practicing denture technology for at least three years prior to requesting approval as a supervisor; (d) Hold an oral pathology endorsement if supervisor is a denturist licensed under ORS 680 and OAR 331-410-0030; and (e) Submit a completed request for approval on forms prescribed by the Office. (2) A supervisor may not supervise a denture technology temporary licensee until all required documentation has been completed and submitted to the Office and the supervisor has received Office approval. (3) A supervisor may supervise up to two individuals whether the individuals are denture technology trainees or denture technology temporary licensees; (4) An approved supervisor of a denture technology temporary licensee may provide indirect supervision defined under OAR 331-405-0020 when direct patient care is being provided as listed in ORS 680.500(3)(b) or when laboratory services are performed as listed under ORS 680.500(3)(a). (5) An approved supervisor must notify the Office in writing within 10 calendar days if a denture technology temporary licensee is no longer being supervised, and must provide the number of hours of training completed on a form prescribed by the Office. (6) An approved supervisor must obtain signed informed consent from all patients before a denture technology temporary licensee performs services on the patient. (7) An approved supervisor must ensure that all denture technology trainees are clearly identified to patients. (8) A designated supervisor must exercise management, guidance, and control over the activities of the temporary licensee and must exercise professional judgment and be responsible for all matters related to the temporary licensees practice of denture technology. (9) The supervisor must maintain training documentation on the business premises for a minimum of two years. (10) Office approval of a supervisor may be withdrawn if the supervisor provides incomplete or inadequate training during supervision or falsifies documentation. (11) An approved supervisor must adhere to all practice standards listed in OAR 331 division 420.