Requirements For Temporary Or Public Service Licensure

Presumptive public service dental hygienist as defined in Subsection C of 16.5.21.8 NMAC are not required to comply with Subsection C of this section. All other applicants for temporary or public service licensure must possess each of the following qualification: A. graduated and received a diploma from an accredited dental hygiene program consisting of at least two academic years of dental hygiene curriculum as defined in Section 61-5A-13; and B. hold a valid license obtained through a clinical examination in another state or territory of the United States; C. applicants requesting a six or 12 month temporary or public service license are required to successfully complete the jurisprudence examination.