N.M. Admin. Code § 16.5.6.8 - PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS FOR GENERAL PRACTICE LICENSE

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

A. graduated and received a diploma from an accredited dental school as defined in Subsection A of Section 61-5A-12 NMSA 1978;

B. successfully completed the dental national board examination as defined in Subsection A of Section 61-5A-12 NMSA 1978;

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) the applicant shall apply directly to a board accepted examining agent for examination; and

(2) results of the clinical examination must be sent directly to the board office; and

D. completed the jurisprudence exam with a score of at least seventy five percent; the applicant shall schedule the exam through the board office;

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.

Notes

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.5.6.8

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume 30, Issue 22, November 26, 2019, eff. 12/14/2019, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIV, Issue 10, May 31, 2023, eff. 5/31/2023