New Mexico Dentistry CE audits & penalties
What happens if a dentist misses CE requirements in New Mexico, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.
Dentist licenses expire June 30 and are expired July 1 if not renewed (16.5.11 NMAC); practicing on an expired license is subject to discipline. The Board may select any renewal application for continuing-education verification and may audit CE records at any time; noncompliance can delay or deny renewal and lead to disciplinary action.Verify with board
How compliance is checked
The Board may audit any licensee's continuing-education records at any time; licensees must retain CE documentation for one year after the renewal cycle (16.5.10 NMAC).
Official source: NM Regulation and Licensing Department — 16.5.10 NMAC (CE); 16.5.11 NMAC (renewal)
Related
- Full requirements: New Mexico Dentistry CE requirements
- When it's due: New Mexico Dentistry license renewal deadline
- Know what counts: New Mexico Dentistry CE category requirements
- What it costs: New Mexico Dentistry license renewal fees
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