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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. A dental therapist shall practice only in the following environments:
(1) a nonprofit community dental organization;
(2) a health facility operated by the federal Indian health service;
(3) a health facility that a tribe operates under Section 638 of the federal Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act;
(4) a federally qualified health center;
(5) a facility certified by the federal centers for medicare and medicaid services as a “federally qualified health center look-alike” facility;
(6) a private residence or a facility in which an individual receives long-term community-based services under the state's medicaid program;
(7) a long-term care facility;
(8) a private residence, when exclusively to treat an individual who, due to disease, disability or condition, is unable to receive care in a dental facility; or
(9) an educational institution engaged in the training of dental therapists accredited by the commission on dental accreditation.
B. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to prohibit, restrict or impose state licensure or regulatory requirements or obligations on the practice of dental therapy:
(1) on tribal lands; or
(2) by a dental therapist who is employed by a tribal health program, a federal Indian health program or a federally operated Indian health service health care site.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 61. Professional and Occupational Licenses § 61-5A-13.3. Dental therapy; practice environments - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-61-professional-and-occupational-licenses/nm-st-sect-61-5a-13-3/
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