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.

1. A. a current active license in good standing to practice dental therapy in New Mexico;

2. B. proof of successful completion from a dental therapy post-graduate clinical experience which;

   1. (1) meets criteria developed and approved by the board;
   2. (2) is sanctioned by a regionally accredited educational institution with a program accredited by the commission on dental accreditation; and

   3. (3) provides advanced training:

      1. (a) of at least 2000 hours following completion of a CODA accredited dental therapy education program: or
      2. (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.
3. C. There is no fee associated for filing this documentation.

4. D. The board will re-issue the dental therapy license with a designation of the completion of the post graduate clinical experience.

   HISTORY OF 16.5.61 NMAC: [RESERVED]

   History of Repealed Materal:

   16.5.61 NMAC, Dental Therapists, Licensure And Certification filed 4/30/2021, Repealed effective 5/31/2023.

   Other History:

   16.5.61 NMAC, Dental Therapists, Licensure And Certification filed 4/30/2021 Replaced 16.5.61 NMAC, Dental Therapists, Licensure And Certification effective 5/31/2023.

[16.5.61.11 NMAC - Rp, 16.5.61.11 NMAC, 5/31/2023]