Or. Admin. R. 331-420-0000 - Practice Standards
Licensed denturists must adhere to the following practice standards:
(1) Oral Health
Certificate. Denturists must either have an oral pathology endorsement on their
license, or if they have not qualified for and received the endorsement, must
comply with requirements for obtaining an Oral Health Certificate as described
in ORS 680.545 and OAR
331-410-0080.
(2) Patient Record. A
licensed denturist must record, update and maintain documentation for each
patient relevant to health history, clinical examinations and treatment, and
financial data. Documentation must be written or computerized. Records must
include but are not limited to the following:
(a) Patient data, including name, address,
date and description of examination;
(b) Evidence of informed consent (may be in
the form of an acronym such as "PARQ" to denote procedure, alternatives, risks
and questions);
(c) Date and
description of treatment or services rendered, and any treatment
complications;
(d) Health history
as applicable; and
(e) Any other
information deemed appropriate to patient care.
(3) Clinical Examination. Licensed denturists
must conduct and record a clinical examination of each patient that will
include at a minimum, information relative to:
(a) Appearance of gingiva, oral mucosal
membranes, pharynx, tongue and all other oral soft tissue; and
(b) Oral conditions that may affect
successful denture construction and use.
(4) Record Retention. Patient documentation,
written or archived electronically by computer, must be retained for a minimum
of seven years and available upon request by the Office.
(5) Minimum Standards of Acceptable Patient
Care. Licensees must adhere to the following practice standards in rendering
acceptable patient care:
(a) Maintain
accurate patient records;
(b) Seek
consultation/referral if indicated;
(c) Make accurate representation to the
patient on services provided;
(d)
Provide or arrange for continuity of care or emergency treatment for a patient
currently receiving treatment;
(e)
Adhere to current denture technology practices and standards including use of
materials;
(f) Adhere to Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention infection control standards and
practices;
(g) Wash hands using a
germicidal or antiseptic soap and water before and after every
patient;
(h) Wear disposable gloves
when coming in direct contact with a patient or when handling instruments or
equipment contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious
materials.
(i) Use new gloves
before performing procedures on each patient.
(6) A denturist providing teeth whitening
trays to patients must provide the patient with written and verbal information
related to teeth whitening trays and teeth whitening solutions including the
procedure, alternatives, risks and questions that is prescribed by the Office.
The denturist must obtain patient consent for the procedure described in this
rule and retain in patient record. The Office prescribed information and
informed consent for teeth whitening trays and solutions can be accessed on the
Office website at
http://www.oregon.gov/OHA/PH/HLO/Pages/Board-Denture-Technology.aspx.
(7) A denturist is prohibited
from providing patients prescription strength teeth whitening
solutions.
Notes
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 680.550, 680.565, 680.500, 676.615 & 676.586
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 680.550, 680.565 & 680.500
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