New Mexico Administrative Code

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

To establish the requirements for certification for expanded function dental auxiliary to perform expanded functions. These rules address applicants being certified via the following tracks. A. Completed an expanded function dental auxiliary program at an institution where the de…

A. "Apprenticeship" means a period of time in which an EFDA candidate is closely supervised by a supervising dentist and demonstrates competency on patients in EFDA duties as defined under 16.5.46.9 NMAC. The supervising dentist assumes all responsibility and liability for the tr…

EFDA who performs the duties defined under 16.5.46.9 NMAC are required to be certified by the board.

A. satisfactory completion of an expanded function dental auxiliary course at an institution where the dental assisting program is accredited by the joint commission on dental accreditation, and approved by the board. The applicant must be certified in all four expanded functions…

New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.

A completed renewal application, accompanied by the required fee as set forth in 16.5.41.8 NMAC, along with the required proof of completion of 36 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 30 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 36 hours of continuing education as set forth in 16.5.44.8 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 36 hours of continuing education as set forth in 16.5.44.8 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 43 of Chapter 5 apply to all expanded function dental auxiliary with a certificate to practice expanded functions in New Mexico.

Part 43 of Chapter 5 is promulgated pursuant to the Dental Health Care Act, Section 61-5A-16 NMSA 1978 (1996 Repl. Pamp.).

Permanent.

January 9, 2012, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

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

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 cerficiation 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 44 of Chapter 5 apply to all expaned function dental auxiliary with current expanded function dental auxiliary certification who are applying to renew their certificate.

Part 44 of Chapter 5 is promulgated pursuant to the Dental Health Care Act, Section 61-5A-16 NMSA 1978 (1996 Repl. Pamp.).

Permanent.

January 9, 2012, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

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

[RESERVED]

36 hours of continuing education, a maximum of 12 hours can be on-line, webinars or self-study, are required during each triennial renewal cycle as defined in 16.5.1 NMAC. Continuing education received after submission of renewal materials but prior to actual expiration date may …

Continuing education coursework must contribute directly to the practice of expanded function dental auxiliary. The following courses are required for certification renewal: A. as further defined in 16.5.1.16 NMAC, a course in infection control techniques and sterilization proced…

New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.

The provisions of Part 45 of Chapter 5 apply to all expanded function dental auxiliary with expanded function certification who do not submit an application for certificate renewal within 60 days of the expiration date.

Part 45 of Chapter 5 is promulgated pursuant to the Dental Health Care Act, Section 61-5A-16 NMSA 1978 (1996 Repl. Pamp.).

Permanent.

January 9, 2012, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To establish the procedures and policies for revocation of expired expanded function dental auxiliary certificates and the reinstatement of certificates revoked for non-renewal.

[RESERVED]

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

Within one year of the revocation notice, the certificate may be reinstated by payment of renewal, late 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 r…

New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.

EFDA shall not perform any other procedure, duty or function as an EFDA under any level of supervision that is not expressly listed in 16.5.46.9 NMAC.

The provisions of Part 46 of Chapter 5 apply to all expanded function dental auxiliary with current certification.

Part 46 of Chapter 5 is promulgated pursuant to the Dental Health Care Act, 61-5A-5, 61-5A-6 and 61-5A-6.1 NMSA 1978, (1996 Repl. Pamp.).

Permanent.

January 9, 2012, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To establish those procedures which shall be provided by an expanded function dental auxiliary, the procedures which require expanded function dental auxiliary certification, and the procedures which shall not be performed by an expanded function dental auxiliary, regardless of c…

"Direct supervision" means the process under which an act is performed when a dentist licensed pursuant to the Dental Health Care Act: A. is physically present throughout the performance of the act; B. orders, controls and accepts full professional responsibility for the act perf…

EFDA duties set forth in 16.5.46.9 NMAC are allowed under the direct supervision of a NM licensed dentist, provided the dentist has: A. prepared the cavity or tooth for the restorative procedure; B. instructed the EFDA on the particular elements of this individual case; C. fully …

The following EFDA procedures are allowable under direct supervision as set forth in 16.5.46.8 NMAC. A. Placing and shaping of direct restorative materials into cavity preparations completed by a dentist; EFDA may use instrumentation as necessary and proper for this purpose. B. T…

New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.