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A New Mexico licensed dental hygienist may apply for certification to practice
without the supervision of a dentist if one:
Possesses a current New Mexico license in good standing
Has been engaged in the active practice of dental hygiene as defined in 61-5A-4(B) of the Dental Health Care Act for either:
2,400 hours of active practice for the past eighteen months
OR
A total of 3,000 hours of active practice AND has been engaged in active practice for two of the past three years
Meets the educational criteria for licensure in Section 61-5A-13(A) of the Act
Has 15 hours of continuing education in clinical dental hygiene in the
twelve (12) months prior to certification, which includes courses in Infection
Control and Medical Emergencies
Has an agreement with a Consulting Dentist as defined in the Rules
To learn more regarding all specifics of the requirements, documentation, fees,
responsibilities please review 16.5.17 of the Rules of the Board of Dental Health Care.
You may also contact:
New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care and the
New Mexico Dental Hygienists Committee
PO BOX 25101
Sante Fe, NM 87504-5101
505-476-7125
Fax: 505-476-7126
Website: www.rld.state.nm.us/b&c/dental
Email: dental.board@state.nm.us
For more information on Collaborative Practice, please visit our
State Issues page.
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