N.M. Admin. Code § 16.5.61.11

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 16.5.61.11 - DENTAL THERAPY POST-GRADUATE CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

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.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.5.61.11

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXII, Issue 10, May 25, 2021, eff. 5/30/2021, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIV, Issue 10, May 31, 2023, eff. 5/31/2023