Dental Health Care: Overview
The Board of Dental Health Care and the Dental Hygienist Committee oversees the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene, dental assisting, expanded function dental auxiliary and community dental health coordinator in New Mexico. The Board sets professional and educational standards to obtain and maintain licenses for dentist, dental hygiene, dental assistants, expanded function dental auxiliary and community dental health coordinator practicing in New Mexico.
The Board also investigates complaints from the public about unprofessional or unethical conduct, and takes disciplinary action when required.
Board News & Information
Coronal Polishing Prophylaxis
For more information contact:
NM Board of Dental Health Care
Toney Anaya Building
2550 Cerrillos Road, Second Floor
Santa Fe, New Mexico
(505)476-4680
(505) 476-4545 Fax
Dental.Board@state.nm.us
Board Staff
Cynthia Salazar, Administrative Assistant
Theresa Montoya, Licensing Specialist
Amos Padilla, Compliance Liaison
Legal Counsel
Jennifer Salazar, Assistant Attorney General
Director, Civil Division