NM Dental Jurisprudence case studies
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The New Mexico Dental Jurisprudence Examination is the law-and-rules component that New Mexico uses within its dental licensing pathway, administered in connection with the Dental Health Care Board under the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department. It is intended for dentists, dental hygienists, and related applicants who need to show they understand the statutes, board rules, and administrative procedures that govern dental practice in the state, rather than clinical technique. The NM Dental Jurisprudence case studies are 5 cases and about 3,642 words.
1The Pending Renewal: Practicing After the License Expires
Marisol Quintana practices general dentistry in Albuquerque. Her New Mexico dental license expired at midnight on June 30.
741 words, about 4 min2Ninety-Five Miles From the Dentist: Supervision and Scope at a Rural Clinic
The only dental clinic in a rural New Mexico county is staffed on Wednesdays by a licensed dental hygienist who holds a local anesthesia permit, an expanded-function dental assistant (EFDA), and a licensed dental therapist. The supervising dentist reviews the schedule on Monday, is reachable by telephone, and is not on site.
721 words, about 4 min3The Hygienist Who Suspected Impairment
Alan Pierce has practiced for 27 years in Santa Fe. Over three months his hygienist, Renee, notices that he slurs his words after lunch, nods off while reviewing radiographs, and has written two hydrocodone prescriptions for his brother-in-law without an examination or chart note.
728 words, about 4 min4The Reporter's Records Request
A Santa Fe reporter emails the Board's records custodian on Monday, March 3, requesting: (1) all complaints filed against Dr. X since 2021; (2) the complete investigative file, including patient radiographs and chart notes; (3) the Board's closed-session minutes from February 14 concerning Dr.
748 words, about 4 min5The Mall Whitening Studio and the Cease-and-Desist
A tenant in an Albuquerque shopping mall, "Luminous Smiles," offers 45-minute LED teeth-whitening sessions for $129, "smile consultations," and same-day "temporary veneers" made from a digital scan and mailed to the customer. The owner is not a licensed dentist, hygienist, or dental assistant.
704 words, about 4 min