New Mexico Administrative Code

After the initial certification period, certifications for community dental health coordinator 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 52 of Chapter 5 apply to all community dental health coordinators with current expanded function certification who are applying to renew their certificate.

Part 52 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 community dental health coordinator certificates.

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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 community dental health coordinator. The following courses are required for certificate renewal: A. as further defined in 16.5.1.16 NMAC, a course in infection control techniques and sterilization procedu…

New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.

The provisions of Part 53 of Chapter 5 apply to all community dental health coordinators with certification who do not submit an application for certificate renewal within 60 days of the expiration date.

Part 53 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 community dental health coordinator certificates and the reinstatement of certificates revoked for non-renewal.

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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.

CDHC may not perform any other procedure, duty or function under any level of supervision that is not expressly listed in 16.5.54.9 NMAC.

The provisions of Part 54 of Chapter 5 apply to all community dental health coordinators with current certification.

Part 54 of Chapter 5 is promulgated pursuant to the Dental Health Care Act, 61-5A-5 and 61-5A-6 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 may be provided by a community dental health coordinator, the procedures which require community dental health coordinator certification, and the procedures which may not be performed by an community dental health coordinator, regardless of cer…

A. "Cavitation" means a break in the continuous, solid surface of the enamel of a tooth, created either by genetic formation or demineralization. B. "Direct supervision" means the process under which an act is performed when a dentist licensed pursuant to the Dental Health Care A…

Community dental health coordinator duties set forth in 16.5.54.9 NMAC are allowed under the general supervision of a New Mexico licensed dentist. The community dental health coordinator may provide educational preventive and limited palliative care and assessment services while …

The following community dental health coordinator procedures are allowable under general supervision as set forth in 16.5.54.8 NMAC: A. take a complete health and dental history; B. expose and develop necessary radiographs as ordered by the supervising dentist or as established i…

New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.

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 55 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 community dental health coordinator certified by the board.

Part 55 of Chapter 5 is promulgated pursuant to the Dental Health Care Act, Sections 61-5A-5, 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 …

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Disciplinary proceedings may 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.

This part applies to disciplinary proceedings by an issuing agency pursuant to the Parental Responsibility Act against a license, certificate, registration or permit required to engage in a profession or occupation.

This part is adopted pursuant to the Parental Responsibility Act, Sections 40-5A-1 to 40-5A-13 NMSA1978.

Permanent.

June 14, 2012, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

This part is intended to implement the requirements of the Parental Responsibility Act as they apply to the issuance, renewal, suspension or recovation of any license, certificate, registration or permit required for dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, expanded fuctio…

A. All terms defined in the Parental Responsibility Act shall have the same meanings in this part unless defined below. B. As used in this part. (1) "Board" means the New Mexico board of dental health care or any entity to which it has delegated authority to pursue violations of …

The authority of the New Mexico board of dental health care to issue a notice of contemplated action, to refer cases in which a notice of contemplated action has been issued for administrative prosecution, to hold hearings and issue decision and orders to any licensee or applican…