New Mexico Administrative Code

A. Disciplinary action: If an applicant or licensee is not in compliance with a judgment and order for support, or has not complied with subpoenas or warrants, relating to paternity or child support proceedings the board shall follow: (1) shall deny an application for licensure; …

New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.

The intent of the New Mexico board of dental health care in requiring participation in the PMP is to assist dentists in balancing the safe use of controlled substances with the need to impede harmful and illegal activities involving these pharmaceuticals. A. Any dentist who holds…

This section applies to all New Mexico dentists who hold a federal drug enforcement administration registration to prescribe controlled substances. Pursuant to the Pain Relief Act in order to ensure that all such health care practitioners safely prescribe for pain management and …

In addition to the notice of procedures set forth in the State Rules Act Chapter 14, Article 4, NMSA 1978, the board shall separetely notify the following persons of the Pain Relief Act and Part 57 of the New Mexico dental board rule; A. health care practitioner's under its juris…

This part applies to all New Mexico dental board licensees who hold a federal drug enforcement administration registration.

These rules are promulgated pursuant to and in accordance with Section 61-5A-4 of the Dental Health Care Act and the Pain Relief Act, Sections 24-2D-1 NMSA through 24-2D-6.

Permanent.

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

It is the position of the board that dentists have an obligation to treat pain, and that a wide variety of drugs including controlled substances may be prescribed for that purpose. When such controlled substances are used, they should be prescribed in adequate doses and for the a…

A. "Addiction" means a neurobehavioral syndrome with genetic and environmental influences that result in psychological dependence on the use of substances for their psychic effects. It is characterized by behaviors that include one or more of the following: impaired control over …

The following regulations shall be used by the board to determine whether a dentist's prescriptive practices as consistent with the appropriate treatment of pain. A. The treatment of pain with drugs or controlled substances is a legitimate dental practice when accomplished in the…

Dentists who have chronic pain and are being treated with controlled substances shall be evaluated by a pain clinic or, by an M.D. or D.O. pain specialist, and must have a complete, independent neuropshychological evaluation, as well as clearance from their physician, before retu…

New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.

Failure to comply with Part 58 of Chapter 5 will constitute "unprofessional conduct" and may subject the licensed owner(s), operator(s) or designee(s) of a dental office to disciplinary action; willful and persistent noncompliance with the provisions of Part 58 of Chapter 5 and t…

The provisions of Part 58 of Chapter 5 apply to all New Mexico dental offices.

Part 58 of Chapter 5 is promulgated pursuant to the Dental Health Care Act, NMSA 1978, 61-5A-10(2013) and the Dental Amalgam Waste Reduction Act, NMSA 1978, Sections 61-5C-1 to 6 (2013).

Permanent.

January 4, 2014, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To promote the safe disposal of dental amalgam waste generated in dental offices.

A. "Amalgam" means a dental restorative material that is typically composed of mercury, silver, tin, and copper, along with other metallic elements, and that is used by a dentist to restore a cavity in a tooth. B. "Amalgam separator" means a device that removes dental amalgam fro…

A. On or before December 31, 2014, the licensed owner(s), operator(s) or designee(s) of a dental office shall: (1) install an appropriately sized amalgam separator system on each wastewater drain at the licensee or certificate holder's dental office; the amalgam separator system …

A. The board shall require all licensed owner(s), operator(s) or designee(s) of a dental office to verify, on each initial application and each triennial renewal that they are in compliance with Part 58 of Chapter 5. B. Licensed owner(s), operator(s) or designee(s) of a dental of…

New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.

The board has not recognized any foreign jurisdictions from which it will accept an applicant for expedited licensure. However, the board will conduct a periodic review to determine if any amendments to this rule are warranted.

A. An applicant for expedited licensure under Section 61-1-34, NMSA 1978 shall submit to the board a complete application containing the following: (1) a completed and signed application form; (2) proof of a current license in good standing in another jurisdiction, including a br…

The provisions in Part 59 of Chapter 5 apply to applicants for expedited licensure pursuant to Subsection B of 61-5A-14 NMSA 1978 and Subsection B of 61-1-34 NMSA 1978.

These rules are promulgated pursuant to Section 61-1-34 of the Uniform Licensing Act, Section 61-1-1 to 34 NMSA1978, (1957, as amended through 2013) and the Dental Health Care Act Sections 61-5A-1 through 61-5A -30 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

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

The purpose of this part is to expedite licensure for all applicants pursuant to Subsection B of 61-5A-14 and Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978.

A. "Eligible jurisdiction" means:(1) any state or territory of the United States except those included in the list of disapproved jurisdictions in 16.5.59.8 NMAC; and (2) any foreign country included in 16.5.59.10. NMAC. B. "Expedited license" means a provisional license that con…

A. In accordance with Subsection B of Section 61-5A-14 and 61-1-31.1, NMSA 1978, the board may issue an expedited license to a qualified applicant who holds a valid license, in good standing, that was issued in another licensing jurisdiction and submits the following information …

A. Pursuant to Subsection C of Section 61-5A-14 NMSA 1978 of the Dental Health Care Act, applicants for licensure as a dentist licensed in the following state and territories for the United States shall not be eligible for expedited licensure because the education requirements ar…

New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.

Each applicant for a license by examination must submit the required fees and following documentation: A. completed application; applications are valid for one year from the date of receipt; B. official transcripts or an original letter on letterhead with an embossed seal verifyi…

An applicant who does not obtain a passing score on the jurisprudence exam must submit the re-examination fee as set forth in Subsection D of 16.5.5.8 NMAC to re-take the exam.

Upon receipt of a completed application, including all required documentation and fees, the secretary-treasurer or the delegate of the board will review and may approve the application. The board shall formally accept the approval of the application at the next scheduled meeting.…

The provisions of 16.5.6 NMAC apply to all applicants for licensure by examination as a general dentist or specialty practitioner.

16.5.6 NMAC is promulgated pursuant to the Dental Health Care Act, Section 61-5A-12, NMSA 1978, (Repl. Pamp. 1996).

Permanent.

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

To establish the requirements for application for licensure as a dentist by examination.

For the purposes of these rules, "dental public health" is specialty practice focused on preventing and controlling dental diseases and promoting dental health through organized community efforts. Since the diplomat examination does not test clinical skills, dentists licensed bas…

Each applicant for a license to practice dentistry by examination must possess the following qualifications: A. graduated and received a diploma from an accredited dental school as defined in Subsection A of Section 61-5A-12 NMSA 1978; B. successfully completed the dental nationa…

Each applicant for a license to practice a dental specialty by examination must possess the following qualifications. Individuals licensed to practice a dental specialty shall be limited to practice only in that specialty area: A. graduated and received a diploma from an accredit…

New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.

The provisions of 16.5.60 NMAC apply to all applicants for licensure; to active, retired, expired and suspended licenses; to anyone who requests a list or labels of licensed dental therapists, multiple copies of the law or rules, or copies of public records.

16.5.60 NMAC is promulgated pursuant to the Dental Health Care Act, Section 61-5A-20 and Paragraph (5) of Subsection A of 61-5A-13.1 NMSA 1978.

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