If you hold a New York dental license, the Office of the Professions requires 60 hours of formal continuing education each triennial registration period, with no more than 18 hours of self-study. New York also mandates a state-approved infection control course every four years and several one-time courses (child abuse, ethics/jurisprudence, tobacco cessation/oral cancer). Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
60 hours / 3 years
Sixty CE hours each triennial registration period.
Infection control
State-approved course every four years.
Child abuse
One-time 2-hour identification and reporting course.
One-time courses
Ethics/jurisprudence and tobacco/oral cancer, once each.
How many CE hours New York dentists need
New York requires 60 hours of formal continuing education each triennial registration period, with no more than 18 hours of self-study.
Mandated subject requirements
- Infection control: state-approved course every four years.
- Child abuse: one-time 2-hour identification and reporting course.
- Ethics & jurisprudence: one-time mandated course.
- Tobacco cessation & oral cancer: one-time mandated course.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
New York dental registrations renew every three years. The infection control course recurs every four years. Complete and document your 60 hours before your registration date.
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View pricingNew York Dentists CME at a glance
- Infection ControlRequired · every 4 years
A state-approved infection control course must be completed every four years.
- Child Abuse Identification & Reporting2 hrs · one time
A one-time minimum 2-hour course in child abuse identification and reporting.
- Ethics & JurisprudenceRequired · one time
A New York mandated ethics and jurisprudence course, required once.
- Tobacco Cessation & Oral CancerRequired · one time
A New York mandated tobacco cessation and oral cancer course, required once.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The New York State Education Department requires dentists to complete 60 hours of formal continuing education each triennial registration period, with no more than 18 hours of self-study.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the New York State Office of the Professions before relying on these figures.
Source: New York State Education Department — Office of the Professions (Dentistry). Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
New York Dentist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do New York dentists need?
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60 hours every three years.
How often must New York dentists take infection control?
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A state-approved infection control course is required every four years.
Does New York require child abuse training?
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Yes — a one-time 2-hour course in child abuse identification and reporting.
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