New Mexico CE Requirements

Dental Assistant with state certification in expanded functions

# CE Required: 30 hours

Renewal Period: Every 3 years

Required Topics:

Infection control techniques and sterilization procedures: hours unspecified
Radiographic technique or safety and protection: 3 hours

*Maximum of 30 hours can be taken online, as webinars or as self-study.

Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA)

# CE Required: 36 hours

Renewal Period: Every 3 years

Required Topics:

Infection control techniques and sterilization procedures: hours unspecified
Restorative dentistry: 12 hours

Maximum of 12 hours can be online, webinars or self-study

Community Dental Health Coordinator (CDHC)

# CE Required: 36 hours

Renewal Period: Every 3 years

Required Topics:

Infection control techniques and sterilization procedures: hours unspecified 
Preventive or emergency dentistry: 12 hours

Maximum of 12 hours can be online, webinars or self-study

More Information: New Mexico Licensing Website

Notes: All dental auxiliaries must hold current certification in BLS or CPR; cannot be a self-study course