New Mexico Administrative Code

Continuing education coursework must contribute directly to the practice of dentistry and must comply with the requirements of 16.5.1.15 NMAC of these rules. The following courses are required for license renewal. A. Proof of current certification in basic life support (BLS) or c…

New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.

A completed renewal application, accompanied by the required fees as set forth in 16.5.5.8 NMAC, along with the required proof of completion of 60 hours of continuing education as set forth in 16.5.1.15 NMAC. The completed renewal application must be post-marked on or before July…

The board assumes no responsibility for renewal applications not received by the licensee for any reason. It is the licensees responsibility to make timely request for the renewal form if one has not been received thirty days prior to license expiration. Incomplete renewal applic…

Renewal applications post-marked after July 1, and prior to August 1, of the renewal year must be accompanied by the completed renewal application with the required proof of completion of 60 hours of continuing education as set forth in 16.5.10.8 NMAC, along with the triennial re…

Renewal applications post-marked on or after August 1, but before September 1, of the renewal year, must be accompanied by the completed renewal application with the required proof of completion of 60 hours of continuing education as set forth in 16.5.10.8 NMAC, along with the tr…

If the notice of renewal is returned to the board office and the licensee has not sent a change of address, the revocation order will be considered undeliverable and will not be mailed.

The provisions of Part 11 of Chapter 5 apply to all dentists with a license to practice in New Mexico.

Part 11 of Chapter 5 is promulgated pursuant to the Dental Health Care Act, Section 61-5A-16 NMSA 1978 (1996 Repl. Pamp.).

Permanent

September 30, 1996, unless a different date is cited at the end of a section.

To establish procedures for license issuance, expiration and renewal.

[RESERVED]

Initial licenses expire on July 1, in the third year of licensure. No license will be issued for longer than 36 months or less than 25 months.

After the initial license period, dental licenses expire every three years on June 30. Dental licenses not renewed by July 1, are considered expired.

New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.

A licensee whose license has been placed in retirement status may request reinstatement of the retired license within three years of the date of retirement as indicated in 16.5.12.8 NMAC. Upon receipt of the request for reinstatement, board staff shall send an application for rei…

A licensee whose license has been placed in inactive status may request reinstatement to active license status within nine years of the date of inactivation as indicated in 16.5.12.8 NMAC. Upon receipt of the request for reinstatement, board staff shall send an application for re…

The provisions of 16.5.12 NMAC apply to all licensed dentists who plan to retire or reinstate an active license to practice dentistry in New Mexico.

16.5.12 NMAC is promulgated pursuant to the Dental Health Care Act, NMSA 1978, Section 61-5A-17 (1996 Repl. Pamp.).

Permanent.

September 30, 1996, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To establish the requirements and procedures to place an active dental license in retirement status, inactive status or to reinstate the license to active status.

[RESERVED]

A license to practice dentistry may be placed in retirement status one time through the following procedures: A. the request for retirement status must be made in writing to the board office prior to the expiration of the current license; dentists with an active practice located …

A license to practice dentistry may be placed in inactive status one time through the following procedures. A. The request for inactive status must be made by an application obtained from the board office prior to the expiration of the current license or the three-year eligibilit…

New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.

The provisions of Part 13 of Chapter 5 apply to all dentists licensed in New Mexico who do not submit an application for license renewal within 60 days of the expiration date.

Part 13 of Chapter 5 is promulgated pursuant to the Dental Health Care Act, Section 61-5A-16 NMSA 1978 (1996 Repl. Pamp.).

Permanent

September 30, 1996, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To establish the procedures and policies for dental licenses that are not renewed within 60 days of the date of expiration.

[RESERVED]

Unless an application for license renewal is received by the board office, or post-marked, before September 1, the license shall be revoked for non-renewal.

Within one year of the revocation notice, the license may be reinstated by payment of renewal and reinstatement fees, compliance with continuing education for the previous renewal cycle and for the year of the revocation. Applicants for reinstatement after one year of revocation …

New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.

The provisions of Part 14 of Chapter 5 apply to all dentists for the administration of adjunctive dental services.

Part 14 of Chapter 5 is promulgated pursuant to the Dental Health Care Act, NMSA 1978, 61-5A-4 (1996 Repl. Pamp.).

Permanent.

07-17-13, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To establish guidelines for the administration of the defined adjunctive dental services in a dental office located in New Mexico.

A. "Adjunctive dental services" means additional procedures, as recognized by the board, used for increasing efficiency, safety, outcome, or performance of dental treatment, including, but not limited to, cosmetic procedures or therapies. B. "Botulinum toxin" means a neurotoxin t…

The board does not issue permits for the administration of botox or dermal fillers. The board does not regulate dental materials of any type; however, due to the rising utilization of these materials by dentists, the board sets forth the following requirements. A. Before administ…

A. Dentists treating patients that have been diagnosed by a physician with sleep-related breathing disorders, including, but not limited to, primary snoring, upper airway resistance syndrome or obstructive sleep apnea are to follow these guidelines published by the American denta…

New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.

Unless otherwise described in this section, all anesthesia for patients 12 years and under shall follow the American academy of pediatric dentistry's "guideline for monitoring and management of pediatric patients during and after sedation for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures…

A. Registration: No permit required. Enteral anxiolysis consist of the administration of a single dose enteral drug, not in combination with nitrous oxide or another drug, that does not exceed the normal therapeutic single dose of the drug recommended by the manufacturer in publi…

A. Registration: Permit required, each licensed dentist who administers or supervises the prescribed administration of nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia shall be registered with the board. A registration form will be provided upon request. When the registration has been approved…

A. Minimal sedation is the use of a single enteral drug in a single or divided doses to achieve the desired effect as described in the definitions. The total dose of the single enteral drug shall not exceed the maximum recommended dose for the drug as recommended by the manufactu…

A. Moderate sedation may be achieved by several methods: The end point of sedation, as in the definition, is the important factor. Drugs used here should have a wide safety margin so as to not allow patients to easily slide to deep sedation or general anesthesia. The dentist shou…