New Mexico Administrative Code

May 30, 2021, 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 for licensure is $250, which includes the initial licensing period. C. An applicant who does not obtain a passing score on the jurisprudence exam must submit an additional fee of $50 to re-take the exam. D. Triennial renewal fee …

New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.

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.…

A dental therapist shall qualify to perform the procedures as stated in Section 61-5A-13.2 NMSA 1978 under general supervision, upon successful completion of a dental post-graduate clinical experience and submission to the board office of the following documentation. A. a current…

The provisions of 16.5.61 NMAC apply to all applicants for licensure as a dental therapist.

16.5.61 NMAC is promulgated pursuant to the Dental Health Care Act, Section 61-5A-13.1 -3 NMSA 1978.

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 dental therapist.

"dental therapy post-graduate clinical experience" means a clinical education program as defined in Section 61-5A-13.1 NMSA 1978 to provide advanced training for dental therapists in patient treatment and technical competency.

Each applicant for a license to practice dental therapy must possess the following qualifications: A. licensed as a dental hygienist in New Mexico; B. graduated and received a degree from an accredited dental therapy education program as defined in Section 61-5A-13.1 NMSA 1978; C…

Each applicant for a license 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 verifying successfully…

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. A licensee 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 the board. B. A …

The provisions of Part 62 of Chapter 5 apply to all licensed dental therapists who are applying to renew their license.

Part 62 of Chapter 5 is promulgated pursuant to the Dental Health Care Act, Section 61-5A-10 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

May 30, 2021, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To establish criteria for continuing education for dental therapists licensed in New Mexico.

[Reserved]

15 hours of continuing education in addition to the 45 hours required for the dental hygiene license, a maximum of fifty percent of the required 15 hours can be on-line, webinars or self-study are required during each triennial renewal cycle as defined in 16.5.1 NMAC. Continuing …

a minimum of 15 hours per triennial renewal cycle in any of in any of the following subjects are required for dental therapist license renewal: A. dental materials and restorative technique. B. palliative care. C. pediatric dentistry. D. geriatric dentistry.

New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.

A completed renewal application, accompanied by the required fee as set forth in 16.5.60.8 NMAC, along with the required proof of completion of 60 hours of continuing education as set forth in 16.5.62.8 NMAC. The completed renewal application must be post-marked on or before July…

The board assumes no responsibility for renewal applications not received by the licensee for any reason. It is the licensee's responsibility to make timely request for the renewal form if one has not been received thirty days prior to license expiration. Incomplete renewal appli…

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 60 hours of continuing education as set forth in 16.5.62.8 NMAC, along with the triennial re…

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 60 hours of continuing education as set forth in 16.5.62.8 NMAC, along with the tr…

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

The provisions of Part 63 of Chapter 5 apply to all dental therapists with a license to practice in New Mexico.

Part 24 of Chapter 5 is promulgated pursuant to the Dental Health Care Act, Section 61-5A-16 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

May 30, 2021, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To establish procedures for license issuance, expiration and renewal.

[Reserved]

Initial licenses expire on July 1 in the third year of licensure. No license will be issued for longer than 36 months or less than 25 months.

After the initial license period, dental therapy licenses expire every three years on June 30. Dental therapy licenses not renewed by July 1 are considered expired.

New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.

The provisions of Part 64 of Chapter 5 apply to all dental therapists licensed in New Mexico who do not submit an application for license renewal within 60 days of the license expiration date.

Part 64 of Chapter 5 is promulgated pursuant to the Dental Health Care Act, Section 61-5A-16 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

May 30, 2021, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To establish the procedures and policies for revocation of expired licenses and the reinstatement of a license revoked for non-renewal.

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

A. Within one year of the revocation notice, the license may be reinstated by payment of renewal 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 revocati…

New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.