N.M. Code R. § 13.10.6.14 – Dental Director

A. The prepaid dental plan shall designate a New Mexico licensed dentist as dental director.
B. The dental director shall be responsible for planning and implementing the method for the continuing review and evaluation of dental care provided and the continuing education of the providers of dental services. The dental director may also serve as the chief executive officer provided he has appropriate education and/or experience to qualify him for the management of the organization.
C. The dental director’s responsibility shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) supervision including performance planning and evaluation of dental staff.
(2) coordination of activities of dental staff.
(3) development of dental care policies.
[11/20/79; Recompiled 11/30/01]