New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.)
Part 10 - DENTISTS, CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Section 16.5.10.9 - COURSES REQUIRED
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
Continuing education coursework must contribute directly to the practice of dentistry and must comply with the requirements of 16.5.1.15 NMAC of these rules. The following courses are required for license renewal.
A. Proof of current certification in basic life support (BLS) or cardiac pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) accepted by the American heart association, the American red cross, or the American safety and health institute (ASHI); cannot be self-study course.
B. Infection control. As further defined in 16.5.1.16 NMAC, a course in infection control techniques and sterilization procedures per renewal period.
C. Anesthesia/Sedation: Any dentist holding a minimal, moderate or deep sedation/general anesthesia permit is required to follow continuing education requirements as set forth in 16.5.15.20 NMAC.
D. Management of pain with controlled substances. Any dentists who holds a Federal drug enforcement administration registration to prescribe controlled substances shall successfully complete three continuing dental or medical education hours, as defined in Part 16.5.57 NMAC, in appropriate courses that shall include:
