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 16.5.61.8 - PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS FOR DENTAL THERAPIST LICENSE
Universal Citation: 16 NM Admin Code 16.5.61.8
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
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. passed a clinical examination approved by the board; the results of the clinical examination are valid in New Mexico for a period not to exceed five years:
(1) the
applicant shall apply directly to a board accepted examining agent for
examination, and
(2) results of the
clinical examination must be sent directly to the board
office.
D. Take and pass the New Mexico jurisprudence exam for dental therapy.
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