New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.)
Part 33 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION
Section 16.5.33.12 - REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
Universal Citation: 16 NM Admin Code 16.5.33.12
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
Each applicant for an expanded function dental assistant certificate must submit to the board or its agent the required fees and following documentation.
A. Completed application and the completed jurisprudence take home exam. Applications are valid for one year from the date of receipt.
B. Dental radiography:
(1) proof of passing the board or DANB
written examination on radiation health and safety;
(2) an affidavit from a supervising dentist,
dental hygienist, or dental assistant certified in radiography verifying the
applicant has:
(a) assisted with and observed
five cases of full-mouth intra oral radiographic series or five panoramic films
if applying for a limited certification; and
(b) that upon reaching competency, the
applicant independently exposed the radiographs submitted for technique
examination;
(3) the
completed full mouth intra oral radiographic series or a panoramic film as
required for the technique exam described in
16.5.33.9 NMAC.
C. Rubber cup coronal polishing and application of topical fluoride:
(1) proof
of passing the board or DANB written examination for rubber cup coronal
polishing and application of topical fluoride;
(2) an affidavit from a supervising dentist,
dental hygienist, or dental assistant certified in rubber cup coronal polishing
and topical fluoride application that the applicant has:
(a) assisted with and observed five cases of
rubber cup coronal polishing on adults and children and five applications of
topical fluoride on children; and
(b) while being personally observed by a
dentist, dental hygienist, or dental assistant certified in rubber cup coronal
polishing, application of topical fluoride provided rubber cup coronal
polishing on five adults and five children; and, provide applications of
topical fluoride on five children.
D. Pit and fissure sealants:
(1) proof of passing the board approved
examination on application of pit and fissure sealants;
(2) an affidavit from a supervising dentist
or dental hygienist verifying that the applicant has:
(a) assisted with and observed placement of
12 pit and fissure sealants; and
(b) while being personally observed by a
dentist or dental hygienist, the applicant successfully place pit and fissure
sealants on six patients.
(3) proof of 2080 hours of chair side dental
assisting experience within two years immediately prior to application for
certification;
(4) the completed
jurisprudence exam.
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