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NY State Board for Dentistry CE Information

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Board Contact Info

New York State Board for Dentistry
https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions-index/dentistry
Phone: 518-474-3817 ext. 550
Email: [email protected]

Applies To:

  • New York Dentistries
    • Dentist
    • Dental Hygienist
    • Registered Dental Assistant
Select credential:

Dentist

42 of the 60 contact hours must be live courses 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. all dentists must achieve certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and from that point forward, continually maintain certification. During each triennial registration period, you may count up to a maximum of twelve hours of CPR coursework, including coursework in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

You may count a CPR course for up to three hours. A copy of your CPR card is proof of completion. You may count a CPR course which includes training in the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for up to four and one-half hours. A copy of your CPR/AED or BLS card is proof of completion.

You may count an initial ACLS or PALS course for up to twelve hours and an ACLS recertification course for up to six hours. A copy of your ACLS or PALS card is proof of completion. Dentists and dental hygienists must also complete a State approved infection control course every 4 years.

Credential Renewal
60 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use Impact CE for renewing your Dentist credential.

Any course accepted by NY State Board for Dentistry is applicable to the Dentist credential.

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Identifying Addressing Implicit Bias: A Workshop

Jan 9th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Cultural & Racial Diversity
Live Event
$67

Have You Ever Had Déjà-vu? Will Vaping Be Dentistry's Next Tobacco?

Mar 5th, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

Who Are You Calling Complex : Essential Pharmacology for Treating Medically Complex Dental Patients

Jan 22nd, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

Dental Hygienist

14 of the 24 contact hours must be live courses Dentists and dental hygienists must also complete a State approved infection control course every 4 years.

Yes. Dentists and dental hygienists may count CPR training toward their continuing education requirement. During each triennial registration period, you may count up to a maximum of twelve hours of CPR coursework, including coursework in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

You may count a CPR course for up to three hours. A copy of your CPR card is proof of completion. You may count a CPR course which includes training in the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for up to four and one-half hours. A copy of your CPR/AED or BLS card is proof of completion.

You may count an initial ACLS or PALS course for up to twelve hours and an ACLS recertification course for up to six hours. A copy of your ACLS or PALS card is proof of completion.

Credential Renewal
24 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use Impact CE for renewing your Dental Hygienist credential.

Any course accepted by NY State Board for Dentistry is applicable to the Dental Hygienist credential.

View Courses

Identifying Addressing Implicit Bias: A Workshop

Jan 9th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Cultural & Racial Diversity
Live Event
$67

Have You Ever Had Déjà-vu? Will Vaping Be Dentistry's Next Tobacco?

Mar 5th, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

Who Are You Calling Complex : Essential Pharmacology for Treating Medically Complex Dental Patients

Jan 22nd, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

Registered Dental Assistant

To our knowledge, Registered Dental Assistants licensed at the state level in New York do not have a CE requirement.

Credential Renewal
60 CE credit hours required for renewal.

No You can't use online courses for renewing your Registered Dental Assistant credential.

Any course accepted by NY State Board for Dentistry is applicable to the Registered Dental Assistant credential.

View Courses

Identifying Addressing Implicit Bias: A Workshop

Jan 9th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Cultural & Racial Diversity
Live Event
$67

Have You Ever Had Déjà-vu? Will Vaping Be Dentistry's Next Tobacco?

Mar 5th, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

Who Are You Calling Complex : Essential Pharmacology for Treating Medically Complex Dental Patients

Jan 22nd, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

Infection Control

4.00 CE credit hours
We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.

Child Abuse Recognition

2.00 CE credit hours
We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.

Opioid Prescribing

3.00 CE credit hours
We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.

Dental jurisprudence and ethics

1.00 CE credit hour
We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.

CPR Certification

0.00 CE credit hours
This requirement cannot be completed with online coursework.

Identifying Addressing Implicit Bias: A Workshop

Jan 9th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Cultural & Racial Diversity
Live Event
$67

Have You Ever Had Déjà-vu? Will Vaping Be Dentistry's Next Tobacco?

Mar 5th, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

Who Are You Calling Complex : Essential Pharmacology for Treating Medically Complex Dental Patients

Jan 22nd, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

Disclaimer

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