N.M. Code R. § 16.5.29.7 – Definitions

A. “Cavitation” means a break in the continuous, solid surface of the enamel of a tooth, created either by genetic formation or demineralization.
B. “Dental hygiene-focused assessment” means the documentation of existing oral and relevant systemic conditions and the identification of potential oral disease to develop, communicate, implement and evaluate a plan of oral hygiene care and treatment.
C. “Laser” means light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation used for the therapeutic treatment of the head and neck or oral cavity.
D. “Topical therapeutic agents” means agents applied to the teeth or gingiva that have a therapeutic effect locally with limited or no systemic effect.
[9/30/96; 16.5.29.7 NMAC - Rn, 16 NMAC 5.29.7, 04/17/06; A, 01/09/12; A, 01/04/14]