1. A. Following the completion of the requirements listed in 16.5.7.8 NMAC of these rules, the temporary licensee may complete an application for licensure by credentials.
2. B. Any additional licenses acquired during the time practicing under a temporary license must be reported on the application for licensure by credentials.
3. C. Any actions taken against the applicant's license in any other jurisdiction while licensed in New Mexico under a temporary license must be reported on the application for license by credentials.
4. D. Upon receipt of a complete application the board shall issue a New Mexico license by credentials unless there is any action pending against the temporary license. Then at the discretion of the board or it's agent, the temporary license may be extended until pending action is settled. If action is taken against the temporary license, conversion to a license by credentials will be halted and the temporary license will no longer be renewed.

5. E. Conversion of a temporary license to practice dentistry does not allow conversion of a temporary anesthesia permit into one lasting more than the initial 12 months. After the 12 month period, an additional permit requires successful completion of an additional anesthesia exam and a facilities inspection. See Subsection C of 16.5.15.15 NMAC.

   HISTORY OF 16.5.7 NMAC:

   Pre-NMAC History: Material in this part was derived from that previously filed with the commission of public records - state records center and archives as:

   BDE 69-1, Rules and Regulations of the New Mexico Board of Dental Examiners, filed 08-14-69;

   BDE 70-1, Rules and Regulations of the New Mexico Board of Dental Examiners, filed 09-21-70;

   BDE 73-1, Rules and Regulations of the New Mexico Board of The New Mexico Board of Dentistry, filed 02-12-73;

   Article IV, Licensing of Dentist, filed 03-11-81;

   Article IV, Licensing of Dentist, filed 01-12-82;

   Article IV, Licensing of Dentist, filed 03-30-82;

   BOD Rule 4, Licensing of Dentists, filed 02-09-89 (portion of);

   BODHC Rule DS 3-95, Dentistry, Temporary Licensure, filed 05-05-95.

   History of Repealed Material:

   Article XIV, Repeals BDE 73-1, Rules and Regulations of the New Mexico Board of Dentistry, filed 2-12-73.

   Other History:

   16 NMAC 5.7, General Provisions, filed 09-17-96;

   16 NMAC 5.1, General Provisions, filed 09-17-96 - renumbered, reformatted and amended to 16.5.7 NMAC, Dentists, Temporary Licensure, effective 12-14-00.

[16.5.7.15 NMAC - N, 3-29-02; A, 07-16-07; A, 01-09-12; A, 06-14-12]