As used in the Impaired Dentists and Dental Hygienists Act:
A. "board" means the New Mexico board of dental health care;
B. "dental hygienists committee" means the New Mexico dental hygienists committee;
C. "dentistry or dental hygiene" means the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene; and
D. "licensee" means a dentist or dental hygienist licensed by the board.
History: Laws 1994, ch. 55, § 31; 2003, ch. 409, § 21.
Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-5A-30 NMSA 1978.
The 2003 amendment, effective June 20, 2003, deleted "of the New Mexico board of dental health care" following "dental hygienists committee" at the end of Subsection B.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses
Article 5B - Impaired Dentists and Dental Hygienists
Section 61-5B-1 - Short title. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-5B-2 - Definitions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-5B-5 - Examination by committee. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-5B-6 - Voluntary restriction of licensure. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-5B-8 - Proceedings. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-5B-9 - Reinstatement of license. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)