“Direct supervision” means the process under which an act is performed when a dentist licensed pursuant to the Dental Health Care Act:

1. A. is physically present throughout the performance of the act;
2. B. orders, controls and accepts full professional responsibility for the act performed; and
3. C. evaluates and approves the procedure performed before the patient departs the care setting.

[16.5.46.7 NMAC - N, 01/09/12]