Reinstatement Of Suspended License For Disciplinary Actions

For licenses suspended for greater than six months; a licensee whose license has been suspended for disciplinary actions in addition to meeting the terms of the settlement agreement shall also meet the following conditions before reinstatement of licensure: A. verification of licensure in all states where the applicant holds or has held a license to practice dental therapy, or other health care profession; verification shall be sent directly to the board office from the other state(s) board, shall include a seal, and shall attest to the status, issue date, expiration date, license number, and other information contained on the form; B. the board at the next regularly scheduled meeting shall review the request for reinstatement, including a statement of the applicant's activities during the period of suspension and information on any existing impairment; the reinstated license will expire as defined in 16.5.63 NMAC; and C. a dental therapist with a license in suspended status may not practice dental therapy in New Mexico until proof of active licensure is approved by the board and issued by the board office.