Dental Hygienist Pay in Oregon – OR

By allied health world contributing writer
Published: January, 10 2010

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Because the educational requirements are higher and the responsibilities greater, dental hygienists can make about 25% more than dental assistants (but less than dentists). The following are dental hygienist salaries in Oregon, broken down by major cities.

Portland: $64,000
Salem: $65,000
Eugene: $72,000
Gresham: $64,000
Hillsboro: $64,000
indeed.com

Oregon Dental Hygienist Continuing Education Requirements

Every two years (before you renew your license) you must undergo at least 24 hours of continuing education (CE) courses related to your profession. These hours may include classes, lectures and scientific sessions at conventions, conducting research, offering pro bono dental care or taking correspondence courses. At least three hours must relate to handling medical emergencies in a dental office. If you hold a Class 1 (nitrous oxide) permit, you are required to take four hours of CE in sedation, physical evaluation, monitoring equipment or other related topics every two years.

Oregon Dental Hygienist Associations

Oregon Dental Hygienist’s Association (ODHA)
The state affiliate of the American Dental Hygienist’s Association speaks on behalf of the state’s hygienists when addressing the state legislature or Congress, encourages networking among peers and promotes the profession of hygienist to the public and other healthcare professionals.

Oregon Dental Hygienist’s Association
3340 Commercial St. SE, Ste. 210
Salem, OR 97302
503.371.7457
odha.org