New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.)
Part 61 - DENTAL THERAPISTS, LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
Section 16.5.61.11 - DENTAL THERAPY POST-GRADUATE CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Universal Citation: 16 NM Admin Code 16.5.61.11

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

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 active license in good standing to practice dental therapy in New Mexico;

B. proof of successful completion from a dental therapy post-graduate clinical experience which;

(1) meets criteria developed and approved by the board;

(2) is sanctioned by a regionally accredited educational institution with a program accredited by the commission on dental accreditation; and

(3) provides advanced training:
(a) of at least 2000 hours following completion of a CODA accredited dental therapy education program: or

(b) of at least 1500 hours following completion of a CODA accredited dental therapy education program and applicant can document active practice experience as a dental hygienist for five years or more.

C. There is no fee associated for filing this documentation.

D. The board will re-issue the dental therapy license with a designation of the completion of the post graduate clinical experience.

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