Continuing Education
As dental health professionals, we recognize the importance of continuing education. Remaining current with our profession by familiarizing ourselves with new techniques, emerging technologies and the latest research is of paramount importance in rendering optimal patient care.
On July 1, 2008, new legislation went into effect increasing the number of continuing education credit hours required for licensure from 45 to 60 per three-year registration period. It also increased the number of allowable non-contact hours from 15 to 18. (Non-contact courses may include self-study type courses that typically are completed through dental journals, correspondence, or the internet, but must be acceptable to the Education Department). For licensees whose registration periods began before and end after July 1, 2008, the months prior to July 2008 will be prorated at the rate of one and one-quarter hours per month and beginning with July 2008, at a rate of one and two-thirds. The Office of Professions has a calculator available on their website to assist you in determining the number of hours you are required to complete during this transition.
In addition to the above requirements, dentists are required to take a state-approved infection control course every four years and, on a one-time basis, an acceptable course in oral cancer and tobacco awareness. The new mandates also require all practicing dentists to complete on a one-time basis, an acceptable 3-hour course in dental jurisprudence and ethics during their first registration period which begins on or after January 1, 2008. This means that:
Dentists renewing their registration in 2008 must complete the course by 2011
Dentists renewing their registraion in 2009 must complete the course by 2012
Dentists renewing their registration in 2010 must complete the course by 2013
Lastly, every licensed dentist is now required to become certified in CPR and maintain certification thereafter.
As a member benefit, any course sponsored by Second District Dental Society that you take will be automatically recorded for you with the New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) Continuing Education Registry. An annual transcript of the continued education courses will be sent to you from NYSDA. The transcript serves as acceptable proof of courses taken if and whenever requested by the New York State Education Department. This service eliminates much of the paperwork now mandated by law.
As another benefit of membership, all Second District members in good standing receive a voucher upon payment of their dues. The voucher may be redeemed for ANY single course offered by Second District during the calendar year.
We are certain that you will be quite impressed with both the quality and variety of our 2010 education program, as well as the relevancy of the topics to our everyday practice. Whether you are a specialist or general practitioner, you will find our Full Day Courses, Half-Day Courses and Evening Seminars to be of great interest. Our Thursday evening stated Scientific Meetings, which include an hour of continuing education followed by a sumptuous full buffet dinner are open to all our members, as well as their spouses and guests, free of charge. Special Interest Programs such as Risk Management and CPR are always well attended and conveniently scheduled during the year, some during our Greater New York Dental Meeting. And this year, we are pleased to offer the New York State Mandated Ethics/Jurisprudence course FREE to our members. We look forward to your ongoing participation in the professional continuing education programs of YOUR Second District Dental Society.
Pre-registration is absolutely necessary. To register, consult the course guide listing, noting the course number and location. Utilize the CE Course Registration form provided and submit to Second District by mail or fax. Directions to all venues where courses are held are also provided for your reference.
| Dr. Shahram Shekib 2010 Chairperson Continuing Education Committee | Dr. Amrish K. Parikh 2010 Chairperson Program Committee | Dr. Stuart L. Segelnick 2010 Chairperson Friday Morning Seminar Committee |
Upcoming Events
September 13th - Board of Trustees Meeting
September 17th - (BROOKLYN) CPR and Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office (#2010-32)
September 21st - (STATEN ISLAND) Richmond County Dental Society Membership Meeting
October 4th - Board of Trustees Meeting
October 8th - (STATEN ISLAND) CPR and Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office (#2010-33)
