New York Dentists CE Requirements, Accreditations & Approvals
New York Dental Professionals
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NetCE
Nationally
Approved PACE Program
Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not
imply acceptance by
any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
10/1/2021 to 9/30/2027
Provider ID #217994.
The New York State Board for Dentistry accepts courses from any provider who is ADA approved.
Continuing Education
Attention New York Dentists and Dental Hygienists: In response to the evolving situation with the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), and for those licensees whose registrations are due to renew March 1, 2020-January 1, 2023, the Department will grant an adjustment to all licensees to complete up to 100% of the continuing education as self-study, so long as it is taken from a Department-approved provider and is in an acceptable subject area for the specific profession. For more information, please visit http://www.op.nysed.gov/COVID-19.html.
The New York State Board for Dentistry accepts NetCE courses.
Dentists are required 60 hours every three years, 18 of which may be completed
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 of pain management, palliative care, and addiction every 3 years.
Dental Hygienists are required 24 hours every three years, 10 of which may be completed by self-instructional coursework.*
- A one-time requirement of a minimum of 2 hours in child abuse identification and reporting training and
- A course on infection control every 4 years.
*NetCE courses are considered self-instructional coursework.
All Accreditations and Approvals
License Renewal
Instructions
For More Information
Please contact the New York State Board for Dentistry at (518) 474-3817 extension 550, or refer to http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/dent/article133.htm#mcedds for additional information regarding your continuing education.