N.M. Admin. Code § 16.5.14.8

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 19, October 8, 2024

Section 16.5.14.8 - ADMINISTRATION OF BOTULINUM NEUROTOXIN (BOTOX) AND DERMAL FILLERS

The board does not issue permits for the administration of botox or dermal fillers. The board does not regulate dental materials of any type; however, due to the rising utilization of these materials by dentists, the board sets forth the following requirements.

A. Before administering botulinum neurotoxin or dermal fillers, in connection with the practice of dentistry as defined in Section 61-5A-4, a dentist must receive satisfactory training at a dental institution accredited by the commission on dental accreditation (CODA) or successfully completed a board approved continuing education course of instruction that includes a minimum of the following:

(1) patient assessment and consultation for botulinum neurotoxin and dermal fillers;

(2) indications and contraindications for these techniques;

(3) safety and risk issues for botulinum neurotoxin/dermal fillers injectable therapy;

(4) proper preparation and delivery techniques for desired outcomes;

(5) enhancing and finishing esthetic dentistry cases with dermal fillers;

(6) botulinum neurotoxin treatment of temporomandibular dysfunction;

(7) knowledge of adverse reactions and management and treatment of possible complications;

(8) patient evaluation of best esthetic and therapeutic outcomes;

(9) integrating botulinum neurotoxin and dermal filler therapy into dental therapeutic and esthetic treatment plans; and

(10) 16 hours total, including eight hours minimum live patient hands-on training including diagnosis, treatment planning and proper dosing and delivery of botox and dermal fillers;

B. Botulinum neurotoxin and dermal fillers shall only be administered in dental offices using universal precautions as required by the federal centers for disease control.

C. All dental auxiliaries are prohibited from administering either botulinum neurotoxin or dermal fillers.

D. Continuing education courses shall be approved by the academy of general dentistry (AGD) program approval for continuing education (PACE), American dental association (ADA) continuing education recognition program (CERP) or other dental or medical entities accepted by the board.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.5.14.8

16.5.14.17 NMAC - N, 07-17-13

Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXV, Issue 24, December 30, 2014, eff. 1/15/2015