Infection Control Mandate
Infection Control with an OSHA component is required for licensure every 4 years. The Fifth District offers NYS Mandated Infection Control live annually at the Central New York Dental Conference. A home-study course may be purchased from the NYS Dental Foundation website.
CPR
Dentists are required to continually maintain certification in the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and may take one of the NYSED approved courses. Dental_Requirement_for_CPR_Certification
Risk Management
While not required for re-licensure, taking a risk management course can provide malpractice premium reductions up to 10% per year for a three year period. Please check with your carrier to see what courses they accept. The Fifth District offers Risk Management live annually at the Central New York Dental Conference. Please check with your provider as to what course is accepted for a discount.
Dental Jurisprudence/Ethics
This minimum three-hour course covering the ethical aspects related to the practice of dentistry in New York is required on a one-time basis. This course can be taken by going to the New York State Dental Foundation website.
Opioids/Education and Training for Prescribers
In New York licensed providers with a DEA registration are required to take an approved course once every three years pursuant to Public Health Law §3309-a(3). This three-hour course provides the required information to enable the licensed provider to prescribe controlled substances consistent with current recommendations and standards of practice in New York State. This course is offered live by the Fifth District once every 3 years and may also be taken online by going the the New York State Dental Foundation website.
Oral Cancer/Tobacco Cessation
Dentists must complete a 2 hour course in the oral health effects of tobacco and its products with prevention and detection of oral cancer. This is a one-time requirement. If you have taken the Oral Cancer Detection and Prevention course offered by the NYS Dental Foundation, you have completed this requirement.