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New York Dental CE Requirements
New York dentists need 60 contact hours of continuing education every 3 years.
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At a glance
New York dental license renewal
| Licenses covered | Dentist (DDS/DMD) [1] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [1] |
| Hours per CE period | 60 contact hours [1] |
| CE period | Every 3 years [1] |
| Renewal and reporting | During each triennial (three-year) registration period, dentists must complete at least 60 contact hours (with no more than 18 hours of self-study) and dental hygienists must complete 24 contact hours. [2] |
| State-mandated topics | Check the board’s full topic requirements |
| What CE counts | Approved sponsors of formal continuing education in New York include the Academy of General Dentistry and organizations approved by the New York State Education Department. [1] |
This summary covers the licenses listed above. The topics below are selected verified requirements; consult the board’s full rules for all subjects and conditions.
Good to know
- Dental hygienists are required to complete 24 contact hours of continuing education during each three-year registration period. [1]
Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the New York dental licensing board ↗ before you renew.
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Renew a Registration Covers: New York dental licensing board.Renewal at a glance
| Credential | Dentist, dental hygienist |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Triennial registration cycle — every three years. [source] |
| Verified fees | Dentist re-registration: $287 total; dental hygienist: $88 total. These totals include the listed continuing education fee. [source] |
| Renewal application | Renew a Registration |
Fees can differ for active, inactive, late, and reinstatement applications. Your official license record controls your deadline.
Source review dates · 4 sources
Dates show when we retrieved the source pages. They do not certify a person’s license, guarantee a portal is online, or establish that every renewal rule was reviewed.
- State Board Contact Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Dentists | Office of the Professions Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- opfeechart.pdf Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Online Registration Renewal | Office of the Professions Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
Free courses that count toward the hours
Free CE accepted in New York
The board accepts continuing education accredited by AGD PACE [1]. These current free courses state that accreditation. State-mandated topics can require a specific approved course, so check those separately.
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Questions
New York dental CE, answered
How many CE hours do New York dentists need?
New York dentists need 60 contact hours of continuing education every 3 years. During each triennial (three-year) registration period, dentists must complete at least 60 contact hours (with no more than 18 hours of self-study) and dental hygienists must complete 24 contact hours.
Does New York require specific CE topics for dentists?
A complete topic list is not verified in this guide. Check the New York dental licensing board for mandated subjects, live instruction and other conditions for your credential.
Do free online CE courses count in New York?
Approved sponsors of formal continuing education in New York include the Academy of General Dentistry and organizations approved by the New York State Education Department. Free courses accredited by AGD PACE are listed on this page; a state-mandated topic may need a specific approved course.
Sources & verification
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- NYS Dentistry:Continuing Education ↗www.op.nysed.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (6)
“renewal. 3. How many hours must be completed? New York State Education Law requires dentists to complete 60 contact hours of continuing education in each three-year registration period. Dental hygienists are required to complete 24 contact hours of continuing education during each three-year registration period. 4. I just received my license and”
“renewal. 3. How many hours must be completed? New York State Education Law requires dentists to complete 60 contact hours of continuing education in each three-year registration period. Dental hygienists are required to complete 24 contact hours of continuing education during each three-year registration period. 4. I just received my license and”
“renewal. 3. How many hours must be completed? New York State Education Law requires dentists to complete 60 contact hours of continuing education in each three-year registration period. Dental hygienists are required to complete 24 contact hours of continuing education during each three-year registration period. 4. I just received my license and”
“renewal. 3. How many hours must be completed? New York State Education Law requires dentists to complete 60 contact hours of continuing education in each three-year registration period. Dental hygienists are required to complete 24 contact hours of continuing education during each three-year registration period. 4. I just received my license and”
“http://legacy.ada.org/en/ccepr/view-ce-providers/national-approval-section. The Academy of General Dentistry's Program Approval for Continuing Education (AGD PACE) A list of sponsors approved by AGD PACE is available from the Academy of General Dentistry, 560 W. Lake St.,”
“education in each three-year registration period. Dental hygienists are required to complete 24 contact hours of continuing education during each three-year registration period. 4. I just received my license and am in my first registration period. Do I need to begin taking continuing education immediately? No. Licensees are not required”
- Part 61, Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Registered Dental Assisting | Office of the Professions ↗www.op.nysed.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (1)
“through the end of that registration period. During each triennial registration period, meaning a registration period of three years' duration, beginning on or after July 1, 2008, an applicant for registration shall complete at least 60 hours of formal continuing education acceptable to the department, as defined in paragraph (4) of this subdivision, provided that no more than 18 hours of such continuing education shall consist of”