OAR 950-060-0130. Oral Health Training Requirements

(1) The Authority shall approve oral health training that includes coursework in: (a) Basic dental anatomy; (b) Caries and periodontal disease process; (c) Infection and communicable disease; (d) Basic oral hygiene and disease prevention for different ages; and (e) Healthcare system navigation, access, and coverage, including Medicaid. (2) The Authority shall include members of the dental care community in the development of requirements for and approval of Authority approved oral health training. (3) Individuals or entities creating or providing oral health training for approval by the Authority are not required to meet the full qualifications of a training program outlined in OAR 950-060-0100.