N.M. Admin. Code § 16.25.9.19

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 16.25.9.19 - DENTAL SERVICES

A. Dental operation or procedure is the application or use of any instrument or device to any portion of an animal's tooth, gum or related tissue for the prevention, cure or relief of any wound, fracture, injury, disease or other condition of an animal's tooth, gum or related tissue. Dental operations or procedures shall be performed only by licensed veterinarians except for those preventive veterinary dental procedures as specified below.

B. Preventive veterinary dental procedures including but not limited to the removal of calculus, soft deposits, plaque and stains; the smoothing, filing, polishing of tooth surfaces, or floating or dressing of equine teeth, shall be performed only by licensed veterinarians or under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian.

C. Preventive veterinary dental procedures including but not limited to the removal of calculus by either manual or ultrasonic rescaling shall be done in a location specifically designated for such procedures or in a treatment area.

D. This rule does not prohibit any person from utilizing cotton swabs, gauze, dental floss, dentifrice, toothbrushes or similar items to clean an animal's teeth.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.25.9.19

16.25.9.19 NMAC - Rp 16.25.9.19 NMAC, 01-17-2014