New Mexico Administrative Code

The board shall define the following as guidelines for disciplinary action: "unprofessional conduct" means, but is not limited to because of enumeration: A. performing, or holding oneself out as able to perform, professional services beyond the scope of ones certification and fie…

The complaint committee of the board is authorized to issue investigative subpoenas and to employ experts with regard to pending investigations.

The provisions of Part 47 of Chapter 5 apply to all active certificate holders and applicants for certification. These provisions may also be of interest to anyone who may wish to file a complaint against a expanded function dental auxiliary certified by the board.

Part 47 of Chapter 5 is promulgated pursuant to the Dental Health Care Act, Sections 61-5A-6 and 61-5A-21 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 for filing complaints against certificate holders, the disciplinary actions available to the board, the authority to issue investigative subpoenas and to further define actions by a certificate holder which are considered incompetent or unprofessional …

[RESERVED]

Disciplinary proceedings shall be instituted by sworn complaint of any person, including members of the board and committee. Any hearing held pursuant to the complaint shall conform with the provisions of the Uniform Licensing Act and the Dental Health Care Act.

A. The board may issue fines, deny, revoke or suspend, or otherwise limit a certificate if the board determines the certificate holder is guilty of violating any of the provisions outlined in the act, the Uniform Licensing Act, or these rules. B. The board may reprimand, censure,…

New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.

The provisions of Part 49 of Chapter 5 apply to all applicants for certification; to active, expired and suspended certificate holders; and to anyone who requests a list of certified community dental health coordinators or other public records.

Part 49 of Chapter 5 is promulgated pursuant to the Dental Health Care Act, Section 61-5A-20 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

January 9, 2012, 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.

[RESERVED]

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

New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.

The provisions of 16.5.5 NMAC apply to all applicants for licensure; to active, expedited, retired, expired and suspended licensees; and to anyone who requests a list or labels of licensed dentists, multiple copies of the law or rules, or copies of public records.

16.5.5 NMAC is promulgated pursuant to the Dental Health Care Act, Section 61-5A-20 NMSA 1978 (1996 Repl. Pamp.).

Permanent.

December 27, 2022, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

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

A. All fees are non-refundable. B. Application for licensure by examination fee is $600, which includes the initial licensing period. C. Application for licensure by credential fee is $850, which includes the initial licensing period. D. An applicant who does not obtain a passing…

New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.

Each applicant for community dental health coordinator certification must submit to the board or its agent the required fees and following documentation. Applications are valid for one year from the date of receipt: A. proof of official transcripts with required courses for certi…

Upon receipt of a completed application, inclding all required documentation and fees the secretary-treasurer or delegate of the board will review the application and determine eligibility for certification. A. Initial certificates are issued for a period not to exceed three year…

The provisions of Part 50 of Chapter 5 apply to all applicants for certification; to active, expired and suspended certificate holders; and to anyone who requests a list of community dental health coordinators or other public records.

Part 50 of Chapter 5 is promulgated pursuant to the Dental Health Care Act, Sections 61-5A-5 and 61-5A-6 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

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

To establish the requirements for certification as a community dental health coordinator for applicants from various educatinal backgrounds and professional tracks.

A. "Community based field experience" means a hands on internship/apprenticeship where the CDHC gets to use their skills under supervison of a licensed New Mexico dentist or hygienist. B. "Community dental health coordinator" CDHC means a dental assistant, dental hygienist or oth…

Community dental health coordinator who performs the duties defined under 16.5.54 NMAC are required to be certified by the board.

Each applicant for a certification for community dental health coordinator must possess the following qualifications, through one of the following pathways: A. Applicants for CDHC shall meet the following requirements for certification: (1) shall have high school diploma (or equi…

New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.

A completed renewal application, accompanied by the required fee as set forth in 16.5.49.8 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 16.5.52.8 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 16.5.52.8 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 51 of Chapter 5 apply to all community dental health coordinators with a certificate to practice as a community dental health coordinator in New Mexico.

Part 51 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 community dental health coordinator.

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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.