N.M. Admin. Code § 16.5.46.8

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 16.5.46.8 - PRACTICE AND REQUIRED SUPERVISION

EFDA duties set forth in 16.5.46.9 NMAC are allowed under the direct supervision of a NM licensed dentist, provided the dentist has:

A. prepared the cavity or tooth for the restorative procedure;

B. instructed the EFDA on the particular elements of this individual case;

C. fully examined and evaluated the procedure carried out by the EFDA, and corrected or replaced any deficiency found in the EFDA work, before allowing the patient to leave the treatment facility;

D. the dentist is ultimately responsible for the quality of care and the quality of the final restorative procedure carried out by the EFDA as defined in 16.5.16 NMAC and Subsection N of Section 61-5A-3 of the Dental Health Care Act; and

E. not more than two EFDA, performing expanded functions, per licensed dentist present in office.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.5.46.8

16.5.46.8 NMAC - N, 01/09/12