OAR 818-042-0010: Definitions

(1) “Dental Assistant” means a person who, under the supervision of a dentist, renders assistance to a dentist, dental hygienist, dental therapist or another dental assistant or renders assistance under the supervision of a dental hygienist providing dental hygiene services. (2) “Expanded Function Dental Assistant” means a dental assistant certified by the Board to perform expanded function duties. (3) “Expanded Function Orthodontic Assistant” means a dental assistant certified by the Board to perform expanded orthodontic function duties. (4) “Direct Supervision” means supervision requiring that a dentist diagnose the condition to be treated, that a dentist authorize the procedure to be performed, and that a dentist remain in the dental treatment room while the procedures are performed. (5) “Indirect Supervision” means supervision requiring that a dentist authorize the procedures and that a dentist be on the premises while the procedures are performed. (6) “General Supervision” means supervision requiring that a dentist authorize the procedures, but not requiring that a dentist be present when the authorized procedures are performed. The authorized procedures may also be performed at a place other than the usual place of practice of the dentist. (7) “Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)” is recognized by the Board as an acceptable testing agency for administering dental assistant examinations for certifications.