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New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 35 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, CERTIFICATE EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL › Section 16.5.35.2 - SCOPE

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
The provisions of Part 35 of Chapter 5 apply to all dental
				  assistants with a certificate to practice expanded functions in New
				  Mexico.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 35 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, CERTIFICATE EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL › Section 16.5.35.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
Part 35 of Chapter 5 is promulgated pursuant to the Dental
				  Health Care Act, Section
				  61-5A-16
				  NMSA 1978 (1996 Repl. Pamp.).
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 35 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, CERTIFICATE EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL › Section 16.5.35.5 - EFFECTIVE DATE

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
September 30, 1996, unless a later date is cited at the end
				  of a section.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 35 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, CERTIFICATE EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL › Section 16.5.35.6 - OBJECTIVE

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
To establish the requirements and procedures for renewal and
				  expiration of expanded function certificates for dental
				  assistants.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 35 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, CERTIFICATE EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL › Section 16.5.35.7 - DEFINITIONS

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
[RESERVED]
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 35 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, CERTIFICATE EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL › Section 16.5.35.8 - CERTIFICATE EXPIRATION

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
Initial certificates will expire on July 1 following the
				  second year of certification. No certificate will be issued for longer than 36
				  months or less than 25 months.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 35 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, CERTIFICATE EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL › Section 16.5.35.9 - RENEWAL PERIOD AND EXPIRATION

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
After the initial license period, certifications for expanded
				  function expire every three years on June 30. Certificates that are not renewed
				  by July 1 are considered expired.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 35 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, CERTIFICATE EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL › Section 16.5.35.10 - RENEWAL PROCESS

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
A completed renewal application, accompanied by the required
				  fee as set forth in
				  16.5.32.8 NMAC,
				  along with the required proof of completion of 30 hours of continuing education
				  as set forth in
				  16.5.1.15
				  NMAC. The completed renewal application must be post-marked on or before July 1
				  of the renewal year.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 35 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, CERTIFICATE EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL › Section 16.5.35.11 - CERTIFICATE HOLDER RESPONSIBILITY

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
The board assumes no responsibility for renewal applications
				  not received for any reason. It is the certificate holders responsibility to
				  make timely request for the renewal form if one has not been received thirty
				  days prior to certificate expiration.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 35 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, CERTIFICATE EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL › Section 16.5.35.12 - RENEWAL AFTER JUNE 30

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
Renewal applications post-marked after July 1 and prior to
				  August 1 of the renewal year must be accompanied by the completed renewal
				  application with the required proof of completion of 30 hours of continuing
				  education as set forth in
				  16.5.36.8 NMAC,
				  along with the triennial renewal fee and late fee as set forth in
				  16.5.32.8
				  NMAC.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 35 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, CERTIFICATE EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL › Section 16.5.35.13 - RENEWAL AFTER AUGUST 1 AND BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
Renewal applications post-marked on or after August 1, but
				  before September 1, of the renewal year, must be accompanied by the completed
				  renewal application with the required proof of completion of 30 hours of
				  continuing education as set forth in
				  16.5.36.8 NMAC,
				  along with the triennial renewal fee and late fee as set forth in
				  16.5.32.8
				  NMAC.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 35 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, CERTIFICATE EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL › Section 16.5.35.14 - RENEWAL APPLICATION UNDELIVERABLE

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
If the notice of renewal is returned to the office and the
				  certificate holder has not sent a change of address, the revocation order will
				  be considered undeliverable and will not be mailed.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 36 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS › Section 16.5.36.1 - ISSUING AGENCY

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 36 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS › Section 16.5.36.2 - SCOPE

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
The provisions of Part 36 of Chapter 5 apply to all dental
				  assistants with current expanded function certification who are applying to
				  renew their certificate.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 36 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS › Section 16.5.36.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
Part 36 of Chapter 5 is promulgated pursuant to the Dental
				  Health Care Act, Section
				  61-5A-10
				  NMSA 1978 (1996 Repl. Pamp.).
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 36 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS › Section 16.5.36.5 - EFFECTIVE DATE

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
September 30, 1996, unless a later date is cited at the end
				  of a section.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 36 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS › Section 16.5.36.6 - OBJECTIVE

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
To establish the requirements for the renewal of expanded
				  function certificates for dental assistants.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 36 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS › Section 16.5.36.8 - HOURS REQUIRED

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
30 hours of continuing education are required during each
				  triennial renewal cycle. Continuing education received after submission of
				  renewal materials but prior to actual expiration date may be used for the
				  requirements of the next renewal cycle. Continuing education requirements are
				  pro-rated at 10 hours per year for individuals licensed for less than three
				  years.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 36 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS › Section 16.5.36.9 - COURSES REQUIRED

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
Continuing education coursework must contribute directly to
				  the practice of dental assisting. The following courses are required for
				  license renewal:
A. three hours of
				radiographic technique or safety and protection;
B. as further defined in 16.5.1.16 NMAC, a
				course in infection control techniques and sterilization procedures per renewal
				period; and
C. 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 a self-study
				course.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 36 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS › Section 16.5.36.10 - VERIFICATION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
The board will select renewal applications for verification
				  of continuing education. Audit requests will be included with the renewal
				  notice and those selected individuals will be asked to submit proof of
				  compliance with the continuing education requirements. Continuing education
				  records may be audited by the board at any time. The records identified in
				  Subsection F of
				  16.5.1.15
				  NMAC are considered acceptable forms of documentation. Continuing education
				  records must be maintained for one year following the renewal cycle in which
				  they are earned.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 36 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS › Section 16.5.36.11 - EMERGENCY DEFERRAL

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
A certificate holder who is unable to fulfill the continuing
				  education requirements may apply to the board for an emergency deferral of the
				  requirements due to extenuating circumstances as defined in
				  16.5.1.7
				  NMAC. Deferrals of up to four months may be granted by a designee of the
				  board.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 37 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, CERTIFICATE REVOCATION FOR NON-RENEWAL › Section 16.5.37.1 - ISSUING AGENCY

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 37 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, CERTIFICATE REVOCATION FOR NON-RENEWAL › Section 16.5.37.2 - SCOPE

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
The provisions of Part 37 of Chapter 5 apply to all dental
				  assistants with expanded function certification who do not submit an
				  application for certificate renewal within 60 days of the expiration
				  date.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 37 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, CERTIFICATE REVOCATION FOR NON-RENEWAL › Section 16.5.37.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
Part 13 of Chapter 5 is promulgated pursuant to the Dental
				  Health Care Act, Section
				  61-5A-16
				  NMSA 1978 (1996 Repl. Pamp.).
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 37 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, CERTIFICATE REVOCATION FOR NON-RENEWAL › Section 16.5.37.4 - DURATION

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
Permanent
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 37 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, CERTIFICATE REVOCATION FOR NON-RENEWAL › Section 16.5.37.5 - EFFECTIVE DATE

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
September 30, 1996, unless a later date is cited at the end
				  of a section.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 37 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, CERTIFICATE REVOCATION FOR NON-RENEWAL › Section 16.5.37.6 - OBJECTIVE

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
To establish the procedures and policies for revocation of
				  expired expanded function dental assisting certificates and the reinstatement
				  of certificates revoked for non-renewal.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 37 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, CERTIFICATE REVOCATION FOR NON-RENEWAL › Section 16.5.37.7 - DEFINITIONS

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
[RESERVED]
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 37 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, CERTIFICATE REVOCATION FOR NON-RENEWAL › Section 16.5.37.8 - REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATE FOR NON-RENEWAL

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
Unless an application for certificate renewal is received by
				  the board office, or post-marked, before September 1, the certificate shall be
				  revoked for non-renewal.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 37 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, CERTIFICATE REVOCATION FOR NON-RENEWAL › Section 16.5.37.9 - REINSTATEMENT OF REVOKED CERTIFICATE

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
Within one year of the revocation notice, the certificate may
				  be reinstated by payment of renewal, late and reinstatement fees, compliance
				  with continuing education for the previous renewal cycle and for the year of
				  the revocation. Applicants for reinstatement after one year of revocation must
				  re-apply as a new applicant and meet all requirements for initial
				  certification.
A. Applicants for
				reinstatement must provide verification of licensure in all states where the
				applicant holds or has held a license to practice dental assisting, or other
				health care profession within the previous year. Verification must be sent
				directly to the board office from the other state(s) board, must include a
				raised seal, and must attest to the status, issue date, license number, and
				other information contained on the form.
B. Upon receipt of a completed reinstatement
				of revoked license application, including all documentation and fees, the
				secretary-treasurer or delegate of the board, will review and may approve the
				application. The board may formally accept the approval of the application at
				the next scheduled meeting.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 39 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, PRACTICE AND SUPERVISION › Section 16.5.39.1 - ISSUING AGENCY

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 39 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, PRACTICE AND SUPERVISION › Section 16.5.39.2 - SCOPE

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
The provisions of Part 39 of Chapter 5 apply to all dental
				  assistants with current expanded function certification.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 39 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, PRACTICE AND SUPERVISION › Section 16.5.39.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
Part 39 of Chapter 5 is promulgated pursuant to the Dental
				  Health Care Act, Section
				  61-5A-5 and
				  61-5A-6 NMSA 1978 (1996 Repl.
				  Pamp.).
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 39 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, PRACTICE AND SUPERVISION › Section 16.5.39.5 - EFFECTIVE DATE

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
May 31, 2023, unless a later date is cited at the end of a
				  section.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 39 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, PRACTICE AND SUPERVISION › Section 16.5.39.6 - OBJECTIVE

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
To establish those procedures, which may be provided by
				  dental assistants, the procedures which require expanded function
				  certification, and the procedures which may not be performed by dental
				  assistants, regardless of certification or supervision.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 39 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, PRACTICE AND SUPERVISION › Section 16.5.39.8 - PRACTICE AND REQUIRED SUPERVISION

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
Dental assistants may provide any basic supportive dental
				  procedure, not excluded elsewhere in rule or in statute if the procedure is
				  performed under the indirect supervision of a dentist. The following expanded
				  function procedures may be performed without certification under indirect
				  supervision as long as the procedure is approved by the dentist or dental
				  hygienist upon completion:
A. rubber
				cup coronal polishing (not to be represented as a prophylaxis);
B. application of topical fluoride;
C. pit and fissure sealant
				application.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 39 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, PRACTICE AND SUPERVISION › Section 16.5.39.9 - PROCEDURES REQUIRING CERTIFICATION

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
The following procedures are allowable under general
				  supervision if the dental assistant is certified by the Board:
A. Place and expose dental
				radiographs;
B. Rubber cup coronal
				polishing;
C. Application of
				topical fluoride; and
D. Pit and
				fissure sealants.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 39 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, PRACTICE AND SUPERVISION › Section 16.5.39.10 - NON-ALLOWABLE PROCEDURES

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
Licensees may not delegate the performance of the following
				  procedures to auxiliary personnel:
A.
				removal of, or addition to, the hard or soft tissue of the oral
				cavity;
B. diagnosis and treatment
				planning;
C. final impressions, to
				include physical and digital impressions, for multiple-unit restorations or
				prosthetic appliances;
D. final
				fitting and adaptation of prostheses;
E. final fitting, adaptation, seating and
				cementation of any fixed or removable dental appliance or restoration,
				including but not limited to inlays, crowns, space maintainers, habit devices,
				anti-snoring or sleep apnea appliances or splints;
F. irrigation and medication of canals, cone
				try-in, reaming, filing or filling of root canals;
G. other services defined as the practice of
				dentistry or dental hygiene in Subsection A, B and C of Section
				61-5A-4 NMSA 1978;
H. bleaching or whitening teeth without
				direct or indirect supervision of a dentist; and
I. laser-assisted non-surgical periodontal
				treatment.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 40 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS › Section 16.5.40.1 - ISSUING AGENCY

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 40 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS › Section 16.5.40.2 - SCOPE

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
The provisions of Part 40 of Chapter 5 apply to all active
				  certificate holders and applicants for certification. These provisions may also
				  be of interest to anyone who may wish to file a complaint against a dental
				  assistant certified by the board.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 40 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS › Section 16.5.40.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
Part 40 of Chapter 5 is promulgated pursuant to the Dental
				  Health Care Act, Sections
				  61-5A-6
				  and
				  61-5A-21
				  NMSA 1978 (1996 Repl. Pamp.).
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 40 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS › Section 16.5.40.5 - EFFECTIVE DATE

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
September 30, 1996, unless a later date is cited at the end
				  of a section.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 40 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS › Section 16.5.40.6 - OBJECTIVE

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
To establish the procedures for filing complaints against
				  certificate holders, the disciplinary actions available to the board, the
				  authority to issue investigative subpoenas and to further define actions by a
				  certificate holder which are considered incompetent or unprofessional
				  practice.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 40 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS › Section 16.5.40.8 - COMPLAINTS

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
Disciplinary proceedings may be instituted by sworn complaint
				  of any person, including members of the board and committee. Any hearing held
				  pursuant to the complaint shall conform with the provisions of the Uniform
				  Licensing Act and the Dental Health Care Act.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 40 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS › Section 16.5.40.9 - ACTIONS

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
A. The board may
				issue fines, deny, revoke or suspend, or otherwise limit a certificate if the
				board determines the certificate holder is guilty of violating any of the
				provisions outlined in the Act, the Uniform Licensing Act, or these
				rules.
B. The board may reprimand,
				censure, stipulate and may require certificate holders to fulfill additional
				continuing education hours within limited time constraints for violations of
				the act or the rules.
C. The board
				shall take into consideration the role of dental assistants as employees when
				taking disciplinary action against a certificate holder. In the event the
				complaint is ruled to be based primarily on the assistant's role as employee,
				the board may consider appropriate action against the
				employer/dentist.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 40 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS › Section 16.5.40.10 - GUIDELINES

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
The board shall define the following as guidelines for
				  disciplinary action: "unprofessional conduct" means, but is not limited to
				  because of enumeration:
A. performing,
				or holding oneself out as able to perform, professional services beyond the
				scope of ones certification and field or fields of competence as established by
				education, experience, training, or any combination thereof; this includes, but
				is not limited to, the use of any instrument, device or material in a manner
				that is not in accordance with the customary standards and practices of dental
				assisting;
B. sexual
				misconduct;
C. failure to use
				appropriate infection control techniques and sterilization
				procedures;
D. fraud, deceit or
				misrepresentation in any application;
E. cheating on an examination for expanded
				function certification;
F.
				performing any procedure which requires certification unless so
				certified;
G. injudicious
				administration of any drug or medicine;
H. conviction of either a misdemeanor or a
				felony punishable by incarceration; and
I. failure to be in compliance with the
				Parental Responsibility Act NMSA1978, Section
				40-5A-3
				seq.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 40 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS, DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS › Section 16.5.40.11 - INVESTIGATIVE SUBPOENAS

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The complaint committee of the board is authorized to issue
				  investigative subpoenas and to employ experts with regard to pending
				  investigations.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 41 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, FEES › Section 16.5.41.1 - ISSUING AGENCY

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New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 41 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, FEES › Section 16.5.41.2 - SCOPE

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The provisions of Part 41 of Chapter 5 apply to all
				  applicants for certification; to active, expired and suspended certificate
				  holders; and to anyone who requests a list of certified expanded function
				  dental auxiliary or other public records.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 41 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, FEES › Section 16.5.41.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
Part 41 of Chapter 5 is promulgated pursuant to the Dental
				  Health Care Act, Section
				  61-5A-20
				  NMSA 1978.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 41 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, FEES › Section 16.5.41.5 - EFFECTIVE DATE

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
January 9, 2012, unless a later date is cited at the end of a
				  section.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 41 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, FEES › Section 16.5.41.6 - OBJECTIVE

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To establish fees to generate revenue to support the cost of
				  program administration.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 41 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, FEES › Section 16.5.41.8 - FEES

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A. all fees are
				non-refundable;
B. application fee:
				$100;
C. board examination fee not
				to exceed $100 per exam;
D.
				triennial renewal fee: $100;
E.
				late penalty fee: $25.00;
F.
				duplicate certificate fee: $10.00;
G. list of current certificate holders: $300;
				an annual list of current certificate holders is available to the professional
				association upon request at no cost;
H. labels of current certificate holders:
				$300;
I. reinstatement fee:
				$15.00;
J. copies cost $0.25 per
				page.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 42 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION › Section 16.5.42.1 - ISSUING AGENCY

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New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 42 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION › Section 16.5.42.2 - SCOPE

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
The provisions of Part 42 of Chapter 5 apply to all
				  applicants for certification; to active, expired and suspended certificate
				  holders; and to anyone who requests a list of certified expanded function
				  dental auxiliary or other public records.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 42 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION › Section 16.5.42.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
Part 42 of Chapter 5 is promulgated pursuant to the Dental
				  Health Care Act, Section
				  61-5A-5,
				  61-5A-6 and
				  61-5A-6.1 NMSA 1978.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 42 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION › Section 16.5.42.4 - DURATION

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Permanent.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 42 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION › Section 16.5.42.5 - EFFECTIVE DATE

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
May 31, 2023, unless a later date is cited at the end of a
				  section.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 42 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION › Section 16.5.42.6 - OBJECTIVE

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To establish the requirements for certification for expanded
				  function dental auxiliary to perform expanded functions. These rules address
				  applicants being certified via the following tracks.
A. Completed an expanded function dental
				auxiliary program at an institution where the dental assisting program is
				accredited by the joint commission on dental accreditation (CODA).
B. Independent preparation for dental
				assistants that have five years' experience and prepare independently for the
				requirements.
C. Candidates who
				possess a current certificate in good standing in expanded function dental
				auxiliary from another state or jurisdiction (credentials).
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 42 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION › Section 16.5.42.7 - DEFINITIONS

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A.
"Apprenticeship"
means a period of time in which an EFDA candidate
				is closely supervised by a supervising dentist and demonstrates competency on
				patients in EFDA duties as defined under
				16.5.46.9 NMAC. The supervising
				dentist assumes all responsibility and liability for the training and actions
				of an EFDA candidate and must attest to their competency.
B.
"Close personal supervision"
means a New Mexico licensed dentist directly observes, instructs and certifies
				in writing the training and expertise of a EFDA candidate to the
				board.
C.
"Continuous
				employment"
means 1,000 hours per year for any five consecutive
				years.
D.
"Direct
				supervision"
means the process under which an act is performed when a
				dentist licensed pursuant to the Dental Health Care Act:
(1) is physically present throughout the
				performance of the act;
(2) orders,
				controls and accepts full professional responsibility for the act performed;
				and
(3) evaluates and approves the
				procedure performed before the patient departs the care setting.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 42 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION › Section 16.5.42.8 - REQUIREMENTS

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
EFDA who performs the duties defined under
				  16.5.46.9 NMAC are required to be
				  certified by the board.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 42 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION › Section 16.5.42.9 - EDUCATION AND EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY

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A. satisfactory
				completion of an expanded function dental auxiliary course at an institution
				where the dental assisting program is accredited by the joint commission on
				dental accreditation, and approved by the board. The applicant must be
				certified in all four expanded functions as defined in 16.5.33 NMAC;
				or
B. for dental auxiliaries that
				have five years' experience and "independent preparation" for the requirements:
(1) applicant must have a minimum of five
				years of continuous employment as a dental assistant or dental hygienist with a
				minimum of 1,000 hours per year;
(2) achieved certification in all expanded
				functions as defined in 16.5.33 NMAC;
(3) taken a course of study in dental
				anatomy, dental materials, placing and shaping direct restorations, fitting and
				shaping of stainless steel crowns, and occlusion function and passed a
				post-test approved by the board verifying readiness for taking the
				certification examination;
(4)
				recommended for an expanded function dental auxiliary (EFDA) certification by
				the supervising dentist as defined in Subsection G of
				16.5.42.7 NMAC;
(5) instructors must have higher or same
				level of licensure or certification in respective courses they are
				teaching;
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 42 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION › Section 16.5.42.10 - REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

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Each applicant for an expanded function dental auxiliary
				  certification shall submit to the board or its agent the required fees and the
				  following documentation. Applications are valid for one year from the date of
				  receipt by the board; after one year, the applicant shall submit to the board a
				  new application.
A. Each application
				for licensure who completed an EFDA program as defined in Subsection A of
				16.5.42.9 NMAC must submit the
				following documentation:
(1) completed
				application;
(2) official
				transcripts or certification verifying successful completion of an EFDA program
				accredited by the commission on dental accreditation;
(3) copy of clinical examination accepted by
				the board for certification as EDFA; the results of the exam are valid in New
				Mexico for a period not to exceed five years:
(a) the applicant shall apply directly to a
				board approved testing agency for examination;
(b) results of the clinical examination shall
				be sent directly to the board office; and
(4) affidavit letter from supervising
				dentists.
(5) proof of
				certifications in all 4 expanded functions as defined in 16.5.33 NMAC no later
				than July 1, 2019.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 42 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION › Section 16.5.42.11 - CERTIFICATION PROCEDURE

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Upon receipt of a completed application, including all
				  required documentation, signed affidavit and fees, the secretary-treasurer or
				  delegate of the board will review the application and determine eligibility for
				  certification.
A. Initial certificates
				are issued for a period not to exceed three years.
B. The certificate must be displayed so that
				it is visible to the public.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 42 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION › Section 16.5.42.12 - TIMELINE FOR PREVIOUSLY ISSUED EFDA PERMITS AND EXPANDED FUNCTIONS

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
All current EFDA certification permit holders must have all
				  four expanded functions as defined in 16.5.33 NMAC no later than July 1, 2019.
				  EFDA permits will suspend automatically if such expanded functions
				  certifications are not current. Once those expanded functions are certified,
				  the EFDA permit will become valid until its regular expiration
				  period.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 43 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, CERTIFICATION EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL › Section 16.5.43.1 - ISSUING AGENCY

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 43 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, CERTIFICATION EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL › Section 16.5.43.2 - SCOPE

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
The provisions of Part 43 of Chapter 5 apply to all expanded
				  function dental auxiliary with a certificate to practice expanded functions in
				  New Mexico.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 43 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, CERTIFICATION EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL › Section 16.5.43.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
Part 43 of Chapter 5 is promulgated pursuant to the Dental
				  Health Care Act, Section
				  61-5A-16
				  NMSA 1978 (1996 Repl. Pamp.).
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 43 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, CERTIFICATION EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL › Section 16.5.43.4 - DURATION

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
Permanent.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 43 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, CERTIFICATION EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL › Section 16.5.43.5 - EFFECTIVE DATE

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
January 9, 2012, unless a later date is cited at the end of a
				  section.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 43 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, CERTIFICATION EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL › Section 16.5.43.6 - OBJECTIVE

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
To establish the requirements and procedures for renewal and
				  expiration of certificates for expanded function dental
				  auxiliary.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 43 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, CERTIFICATION EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL › Section 16.5.43.8 - CERTIFICATE EXPIRATION

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
Initial certificates will expire on July 1 following the
				  second year of certification. No certificate will be issued for longer than 36
				  months or less than 25 months.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 43 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, CERTIFICATION EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL › Section 16.5.43.9 - RENEWAL PERIOD AND EXPIRATION

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
After the initial cerficiation period, certifications for
				  expanded function expire every three years on June 30. Certificates that are
				  not renewed by July 1 are considered expired.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 43 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, CERTIFICATION EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL › Section 16.5.43.10 - RENEWAL PROCESS

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
A completed renewal application, accompanied by the required
				  fee as set forth in
				  16.5.41.8 NMAC,
				  along with the required proof of completion of 36 hours of continuing education
				  as set forth in
				  16.5.1.15
				  NMAC. The completed renewal application must be post-marked on or before July 1
				  of the renewal year.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 43 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, CERTIFICATION EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL › Section 16.5.43.11 - CERTIFICATE HOLDER RESPONSIBILITY

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
The board assumes no responsibility for renewal applications
				  not received for any reason. It is the certificate holders responsibility to
				  make timely request for the renewal form if one has not been received 30 days
				  prior to certificate expiration.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 43 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, CERTIFICATION EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL › Section 16.5.43.12 - RENEWAL AFTER JUNE 30

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
Renewal applications post-marked after July 1 and prior to
				  August 1 of the renewal year must be accompanied by the completed renewal
				  application with the required proof of completion of 36 hours of continuing
				  education as set forth in
				  16.5.44.8 NMAC,
				  along with the triennial renewal fee and late fee as set forth in
				  16.5.41.8
				  NMAC.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 43 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, CERTIFICATION EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL › Section 16.5.43.13 - RENEWAL AFTER AUGUST 1 AND BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
Renewal applications post-marked on or after August 1, but
				  before September 1, of the renewal year, must be accompanied by the completed
				  renewal application with the required proof of completion of 36 hours of
				  continuing education as set forth in
				  16.5.44.8 NMAC,
				  along with the triennial renewal fee and late fee as set forth in
				  16.5.41.8
				  NMAC.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 43 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, CERTIFICATION EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL › Section 16.5.43.14 - RENEWAL APPLICATION UNDELIVERABLE

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
If the notice of renewal is returned to the office and the
				  certificate holder has not sent a change of address, the revocation order will
				  be considered undeliverable and will not be mailed.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 44 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS › Section 16.5.44.1 - ISSUING AGENCY

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 44 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS › Section 16.5.44.2 - SCOPE

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
The provisions of Part 44 of Chapter 5 apply to all expaned
				  function dental auxiliary with current expanded function dental auxiliary
				  certification who are applying to renew their certificate.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 44 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS › Section 16.5.44.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
Part 44 of Chapter 5 is promulgated pursuant to the Dental
				  Health Care Act, Section
				  61-5A-16
				  NMSA 1978 (1996 Repl. Pamp.).
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 44 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS › Section 16.5.44.4 - DURATION

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
Permanent.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 44 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS › Section 16.5.44.5 - EFFECTIVE DATE

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
January 9, 2012, unless a later date is cited at the end of a
				  section.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 5 - DENTISTRY (DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ETC.) › Part 44 - EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY, CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS › Section 16.5.44.6 - OBJECTIVE

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
To establish the requirements for the renewal of expanded
				  function dental auxiliary certificates.