New Mexico Administrative Code

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

To establish fees to generate revenue to support the cost of program administration.

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A. all fees are non-refundable; B. application fee: $50; C. examination fee not to exceed $100 per exam; D. triennial renewal fee: $50; E. late penalty fee: $25.00; F. duplicate certificate fee: $10.00; G. list of current certificate holders: $300; an annual list of current certi…

New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.

A. Education requirements: Study by independent preparation or in a training course on rubber cup coronal polishing and application of topical fluoride and have assisted with or observed five cases of rubber cup coronal polishing on children and adults and five applications of to…

A. Experience requirements: The applicant must have 2080 hours of clinical chair side dental assisting within the two years prior to applying for certification. B. Education requirements: (1) study by independent preparation or a training course on pit and fissure sealant applica…

Each applicant for an expanded function dental assistant certificate must submit to the board or its agent the required fees and following documentation. A. Completed application and the completed jurisprudence take home exam. Applications are valid for one year from the date of …

Applicants for certification by credentials must possess the following qualifications: A. verification of certification in all states where the applicant holds or has held a certificate to practice dental assisting; verification must be sent directly to the board office from the …

A. An applicant who does not obtain a passing score on the required written exam must re-apply and pay the required fees in order to retake the examination. B. Applicants for certification in radiography will be allowed to submit radiographs for the technique exam three times. Wi…

Upon receipt of a completed application, including all required documentation and fees the Secretary-Treasurer or delegate of the board will review the application and determine eligibility for certification. The certificate must be displayed so that it is visible to the public.

The provisions of 16.5.33 NMAC apply to all applicants for certification as a dental assistant in New Mexico. 16.5.33 NMAC also applies to dental assistants previously certified in New Mexico who have allowed their certificate to expire.

16.5.33 NMAC is promulgated pursuant to the Dental Health Care Act, Section 61-5A-5 and Section 61-5A-6 NMSA 1978 (1996 Repl. Pamp.).

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May 31, 2023, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To establish the requirements for certification for dental assistants to perform expanded functions. These rules address applicants being certified via the following tracks: A. independent preparation for the requirements; B. attendance in a dental assisting program; C. attendanc…

A. "DANB" means the dental assisting national board. B. "Direct supervision" means the process under which an act is performed when a dentist licensed pursuant to the Dental Health Care Act: (1) is physically present throughout the performance of the act; (2) orders, controls and…

A. A licensee shall not allow dental assistants to perform oral radiography under any level of supervision that are not certified or in authorized training by the New Mexico board of dental health care. B. A licensee shall not allow dental assistants to perform coronal polishing,…

A. Education requirements: (1) study by independent preparation or in a training course on radiation health and safety within the past 36 months; and (2) have assisted with or observed five cases of full mouth intra oral radiographic series or five extra oral radiographs if apply…

New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.

A completed renewal application, accompanied by the required fee as set forth in 16.5.32.8 NMAC, along with the required proof of completion of 30 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 for any reason. It is the certificate holders responsibility to make timely request for the renewal form if one has not been received thirty days prior to certificate expiration.

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 30 hours of continuing education as set forth in 16.5.36.8 NMAC, along with the triennial rene…

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 30 hours of continuing education as set forth in 16.5.36.8 NMAC, along with the tr…

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

The provisions of Part 35 of Chapter 5 apply to all dental assistants with a certificate to practice expanded functions in New Mexico.

Part 35 of Chapter 5 is promulgated pursuant to the Dental Health Care Act, Section 61-5A-16 NMSA 1978 (1996 Repl. Pamp.).

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

To establish the requirements and procedures for renewal and expiration of expanded function certificates for dental assistants.

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Initial certificates will expire on July 1 following the second year of certification. No certificate will be issued for longer than 36 months or less than 25 months.

After the initial license period, certifications for expanded function expire every three years on June 30. Certificates that are not renewed by July 1 are considered expired.

New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.

The board will select renewal applications for verification of continuing education. Audit requests will be included with the renewal notice and those selected individuals will be asked to submit proof of compliance with the continuing education requirements. Continuing education…

A certificate holder who is unable to fulfill the continuing education requirements may apply to the board for an emergency deferral of the requirements due to extenuating circumstances as defined in 16.5.1.7 NMAC. Deferrals of up to four months may be granted by a designee of th…

The provisions of Part 36 of Chapter 5 apply to all dental assistants with current expanded function certification who are applying to renew their certificate.

Part 36 of Chapter 5 is promulgated pursuant to the Dental Health Care Act, Section 61-5A-10 NMSA 1978 (1996 Repl. Pamp.).

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

To establish the requirements for the renewal of expanded function certificates for dental assistants.

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30 hours of continuing education are required during each triennial renewal cycle. Continuing education received after submission of renewal materials but prior to actual expiration date may be used for the requirements of the next renewal cycle. Continuing education requirements…

Continuing education coursework must contribute directly to the practice of dental assisting. The following courses are required for license renewal: A. three hours of radiographic technique or safety and protection; B. as further defined in 16.5.1.16 NMAC, a course in infection …

New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.

The provisions of Part 37 of Chapter 5 apply to all dental assistants with expanded function certification who do not submit an application for certificate 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.).

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