OAR 333-028-0310: Local School Dental Sealant Programs: Definitions

(1) "Certification" means the Local School Dental Sealant Program (SDSP) has been authorized by the Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division, Oral Health Program (Program) to operate in an elementary or middle school setting. Certification by the Program is mandatory before dental sealants can be provided in a school setting. (2) "Certification training" is a mandatory one-time training for Local SDSPs provided by the Program that must be completed before an application for certification is submitted. Training topics shall include: (a) Applicable state and federal information; (b) Research and evidence-based practices; (c) Scope of practice for dental hygienists and dental assistants; (d) Health equity, cultural responsiveness, and health literacy; (e) Antidiscrimination laws and rules; (f) Recruiting and working with schools; (g) Providing services in a school setting; (h) Equipment and supplies needed; (i) Determining the need for and appropriateness of sealants; (j) Manufacturers’ instructions for sealant placement; (k) Data collection and reporting; and (l) Evaluation and continuous quality improvement. (3) "Certification year" means a one-year period beginning on August 1 and ending on July 31. (4) "Clinical training" is an annual training provided by the Local SDSP or Program to update knowledge and skills in primarily the clinical aspects of providing sealants in a school setting. Training topics shall include: (a) Determining the need for and appropriateness of sealants; (b) Manufacturers’ instructions for sealant placement; (c) Infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols; (d) Quality assessment of the Local SDSP such as performance benchmarks and standards; (e) Confidentiality and security guidelines, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA); (f) Health equity, cultural responsiveness, and health literacy; and (g) Internal policies and procedures. (5) “Lead clinical provider” means an Oregon licensed dental provider responsible for training other staff in providing dental sealant services. (6) "Program" means the Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division, Oral Health Program. (7) "Program approved isolation device" means a Program approved dental isolation device used to assist the dental hygienist in isolating teeth and using suction to remove saliva. (8) "Recertification" means the Local SDSP has been authorized by the Program to operate in a school setting for the next certification year. (9) “These rules” means OAR 333-028-0300 to 333-028-0350.