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 16.5.33.13 - CERTIFICATION BY CREDENTIALS

A. verification of certification in all states where the applicant holds or has held a certificate to practice dental assisting; verification must be sent directly to the board office from the other state(s) board, must include a seal, and must attest to the status, issue date, expiration date, certification number, and other information contained on the form;

B. an official letter from the director of an accredited dental hygiene program indicating the applicant has completed coursework in the requested expanded function; or

C. proof of current, valid, certification as a CDA issued by DANB; and

D. all certifications, letters and validations must be received directly by the board office from the state, institution, or DANB;

E. the board may deny, stipulate, or otherwise limit a certification if is determined the applicant is guilty of violating any of the provisions of the act, the Uniform Licensing Act, the Impaired Dentists and Hygienists Act, or the rules;

F. pass the jurisprudence exam with a score of a least seventy-five percent;

G. all certificates held by the applicant must have been in good standing for two years prior to application; and

H. the board may deny, stipulate, or otherwise limit a certification if it is determined the applicant holds or has held a certification in another jurisdiction that is not in good standing, if proceedings are pending against the applicant in another jurisdiction, or information is received indicating the applicant is of danger to patients or is guilty of violating any of the provisions of the act, the Uniform Licensing Act or these rules.