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Frequently Asked Questions

How often must a dentist take a Risk Management course?

A dentist must take a Risk Management course every 3 years.

Where can I get a list of all continuing education courses I have taken?

To get a complete listing of the continuing education courses you have taken, please go to:

www.nysdental.org

Click on the link "CE Records Online" and follow the instructions.

How many hours of Mandatory Continuing Education (MCE) must a dentist complete and how often?

A dentist must complete 60 hours of MCE every 3 years (which is the licensing period).

Are there specific courses that a dentist must take to renew his/her license?

Yes. All dentists who have a continuing education requirement must take the following courses:

  • Beginning January 1, 2009, all dentists must achieve certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and from that point forward, continually maintain certification.
  • During your first registration period after January 1, 2002, you must complete on a one-time basis, a two-hour course regarding the oral health effects of tobacco and tobacco products.
  • During your first registration period which begins on or after January 1, 2008, you are required to complete, on a one-time basis, a State approved course in dental jurisprudence and ethics. 
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Dentists must also complete a State approved infection control course every 4 years.

How often must a dentist take an Infection Control course?

A dentist must take an Infection Control course every 4 years.

The 8th District offers an Infection Control course once a year, typically in the Spring.

You can take an Infection Control course online, through www.nysdental.org.

How often must a dentist take the Tobacco Cessation/Oral Cancer course?

A dentist must take the Tobacco Cessation/Oral Cancer course only once.

What do I need to do in order to close my practice?

For information on closing a dental practice, please visit the following websites:

http://www.nysdflearning.org/files/NYS_Dental_Practice_Act.pdf

http://www.ada.org/sections/professionalResources/pdfs/topics_disability_closingpractice.pdf

How can I, a patient, file a complaint against a dentist?

There are 2 ways to file a complaint against a dentist.

1. If the dentist is a member of the 8th District Dental Society, you can file a complaint through our Peer Review Process.  Please call the Society Office for more information, or to file a complaint.

2. If the dentist is NOT a member of the 8th District Dental Society, you can file a complaint through the New York State Office of Professional Discipline.  To download the complaint form, please click here.