(1) A dental laboratory may not operate or do business in this state unless the dental laboratory holds an active registration issued by the Health Licensing Office under ORS 679.710. (2) A dental laboratory is considered to operate or do business in this state if the dental laboratory is physically located within this state or prepares work product pursuant to a work order that originated from a dentist licensed in this state. (3)(a) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to a dental laboratory that: (A) Is in a dental office; (B) Is owned and operated by and under the supervision of a practicing dentist; and (C) Does not perform work pursuant to work orders that originate from outside of the dentists practice. (b) A dental laboratory described in paragraph (a) of this subsection shall annually file with the office: (A) The address of the dental laboratory; and (B) The name, license number and contact information of the dentist described in paragraph (a) of this subsection. (4) A dental laboratory operated as part of an educational program is not required to register under ORS 679.710 if the dental laboratory is operated solely for the purpose of allowing students to perform duties that are part of a supervised course of study in an educational program that meets any of the accreditation standards described in ORS chapter 679. (5) ORS 679.700 to 679.720 do not apply to services authorized under: (a) ORS 680.010 to 680.205 when performed by a dental hygienist licensed under ORS 680.010 to 680.205; or (b) ORS 680.500 to 680.565 when performed by a denturist licensed under ORS 680.500 to 680.565. Note: 679.705 becomes operative July 1, 2026. See section 19, chapter 199, Oregon Laws 2025. Note: See second note under 679.700.
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