Each applicant for a license to practice dentistry by examination must possess the following qualifications:

1. A. graduated and received a diploma from an accredited dental school as defined in Subsection A of Section 61-5A-12 NMSA 1978;
2. B. successfully completed the dental national board examination as defined in Subsection A of Section 61-5A-12 NMSA 1978;

3. C. passed a board approved clinical examination which includes hands-on periodontal and restorative procedures, the results of the clinical examination are valid in New Mexico for a period not to exceed five years:

   1. (1) the applicant shall apply directly to a board accepted examining agent for examination; and
   2. (2) results of the clinical examination must be sent directly to the board office; and
4. D. completed the jurisprudence exam with a score of at least seventy five percent; the applicant shall schedule the exam through the board office;
5. E. the board requires a background status report from a board designated professional background service the applicant will apply and pay fees directly to a board designated professional background service to initiate this service.

[16.5.6.8 NMAC - Rp, 16.5.6.8 NMAC, 5/31/2023]