Dental Assistant / Oregon
2026 data Oregon board official source

Oregon Dental Assistant License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Assists dentists during procedures, takes X-rays, and manages patient records.

What the Oregon data shows for Dental Assistants

Oregon's path to dental assistant licensure runs through 1,000 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on a state-approved exam, plus a criminal history screening. Oregon folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Certificate/Degree".

Upfront cost is $100 on a 2-year cycle. Continuing education is not a listed requirement for this profession in Oregon, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

Oregon handles out-of-state credentials on a case-by-case basis instead of a standing reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
47/100
Dental Assistant · Oregon

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training D
1,000 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee C-
$100
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Oregon

Education / Training Hours
Certificate/Degree
1,000 hours
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$100
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Oregon licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Dental Assistant in Oregon? ▼
In Oregon, the license path calls for 1000 education/training hours, a passing exam score, and a $100 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Dental Assistant in Oregon? ▼
Certification as a dental assistant in Oregon means clearing the state's checklist: 1000 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Oregon licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Dental Assistant license to Oregon from another state? ▼
Oregon doesn't publish a standing reciprocity policy for dental assistants; each out-of-state application is reviewed on its own merits. Some professions fall under interstate compacts that ease portability regardless. The Oregon licensing board can confirm what applies to your case.
Does Oregon require a background check for Dental Assistant licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for dental assistant licensing in Oregon. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.

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Dental Assistant in Oregon is one requirement row in a dental assistant-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Oregon licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.