New York Dentists CE Requirements, Accreditations & Approvals
New York Dental Professionals
NetCE is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp.
NetCE is designated as an
Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal
continuing dental education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD
for Fellowship, Mastership, and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not
imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The
current term of approval extends from 10/1/2015 to 9/30/2021, Provider ID #217994.
The New York State Board for Dentistry accepts courses from any provider who is ADA approved.
Continuing Education
Dentists: Required 60 hours every three year licensing period, 18 of which may be
taken by self-instructional coursework.*
Additional requirements include:
- A one-time of a minimum of 2 hours in chemical related effects and usage of tobacco and tobacco products at initial renewal,
- A one-time of a minimum of 3 hours approved by the department in dental jurisprudence and ethics at initial renewal,
- A one-time requirement of a minimum of 2 hours in child abuse identification and reporting training,
- A course on infection control every 4 years.
- All prescribers of controlled substances are required 3 hours in pain management, palliative care, and addiction by July 1, 2017, and every 3 years thereafter.
Dental Hygienists: Required 24 hours every three year licensing period, 10 of which may be taken by self-instructional coursework.*
- A one-time requirement of a minimum of 2 hours in child abuse identification and reporting training,
- A course on infection control every 4 years.
*NetCE courses are considered self-instructional coursework.
For More Information
Please contact the New York State Board for Dentistry at (518) 474-3817 extension 550 or http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/dent/article133.htm#mcedds for additional information regarding your continuing education.
