Dental Hygiene Continuing Education
Mandatory Continuing Education
On July 11, 1996, Bill 7324A was passed by the Senate and the Assembly stating registered dental hygienists are required to complete a minimum of 24 contact hours of continuing education every TRIENNIAL registration period, inclusive of an approved infection control training course every four years, and a one-time only mandatory child abuse course approved by the State Education Department. Farmingdale State College is an approved provider of continuing education credits in New York State for both dental hygienists and dentists; the American Academy of Dental Hygiene is the approved NYS sponsor.
WE'RE BACK!
The Dental Hygiene Continuing Education Department is excited to announce that ALL of our course offerings will be back in person and on campus, unless specified. Online
registration is required and all specific course information will be sent directly
to registrants via email including course classroom assignments and required parking
passes one week prior to the course date.
For registrants to receive their appropriate credits and certificates of completion, the following requirements must be met:
- Registrants MUST register online for courses they would like to attend at least five (5) days prior to the course date.
- Registrants MUST be present for the entire course session to receive credit.
- At the conclusion of in-person classes, registrants are REQUIRED to electronically submit course evaluation forms to receive their certificates of completion.
ORAL HEALTH FOR PATIENTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
People with special health care needs require health care, including oral health care, to be a healthy, active part of a family and community. This course will introduce dental providers to the unique dental needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In addition, the dental professional will have a better understanding of factors outside of dentistry that can impact oral health in this vulnerable patient population.
At the conclusion of this course, the registrant will be able to:
- Understand the importance of oral health in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)
- Recognize various IDD diagnoses and the implications within the oral cavity
- Identify various modifications that may be necessary when treating individuals with IDD
- Recognize other factors outside of dentistry that may affect oral health in individuals with IDD
Presenter: Farah Alam, DDS
Date: Friday, May 3, 2024
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Tuition: $65.00
Contact Hours: 3
Registration Deadline: April 26, 2024
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COURSE
DENTAL PHARMACOLOGY OF NERVOUS SYSTEM DRUGS
There are many reasons the dental hygienist should become familiar with the autonomic nervous system. Certain ANS drugs are used in dentistry; for example, vasoconstrictors added to local anesthetics and drugs used to increase/decrease salivary flow. We will discuss the basics of the autonomic nervous system and the systemic effects of certain drugs on this integral system, including dental hygiene considerations.
At the conclusion of this course, the registrant will be able to:
- Identify the major components and functional organization of the autonomic nervous system
- Distinguish the major neurotransmitters in the autonomic nervous system and the importance of receptors
- Recognize the pharmacologic effects, adverse reactions, contraindications, and dental considerations of cholinergic agents, which act on the parasympathetic autonomic nervous system
- Recognize the pharmacologic effects, adverse reactions, contraindications, and dental considerations of anticholinergic agents, which act on the parasympathetic autonomic nervous system
- Discuss the pharmacologic effects, adverse reactions, contraindications, and dental considerations of adrenergic agents
- Explain the workings of adrenergic blocking agents
Presenter: Dr. Joseph D’Ambrosio, DMD
Date: Sunday, May 5, 2024
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Tuition: $65.00
Contact Hours: 3
Registration Deadline: April 28, 2024
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR DENTAL PHARMA. OF NERVOUS SYSTEM DRUGS
RESTRICTED CERTIFICATE TO ADMINISTER & MONITOR LOCAL INFILTRATION ANESTHESIA & NITROUS OXIDE ANALGESIA CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE
The Restricted Certificate to Administer & Monitor Local Infiltration Anesthesia &
Nitrous Oxide Analgesia Continuing Education Course meets the requirements and regulations
of the New York State Board for Dentistry in the administration of local anesthesia
and nitrous oxide analgesia for the control of pain and anxiety.
**Please note that this continuing education course is capped at 15 attendees. Payment
does NOT confirm your seat in the course! Please see registration requirements for
more information.**
Registrants MUST attend all dates and times class is being held.
| Lecture Dates | Lecture Times |
| Wednesday, 5/8/24 | 8:00am-12:00pm and 12:30pm-4:00pm |
| Wednesday, 5/15/24 | 8:00am-12:00pm and 12:30pm-4:00pm |
| Wednesday, 5/22/24 | 8:00am-12:00pm and 12:30pm-4:00pm |
| Wednesday, 5/29/24 | 8:00am-12:00pm and 12:30pm-4:00pm |
| Laboratory Dates | Laboratory Times |
| Friday, 5/31/24 | 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm |
| Saturday, 6/1/24 | 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm |
| Sunday, 6/2/24 | 9:00am-12:00pm |
Registration Requirements
To confirm registration, attendees MUST submit the following (prior to April 15, 2024) to: DHCE@farmingdale.edu
A copy of a current NYS Dental Hygiene Registration
- A copy of a current NYS Dental Hygiene Registration
- Proof of current malpractice insurance
- Proof of current CPR certification
- Payment of $1,800.00
- Registration deadline: April 15, 2024
All payments must be completed through the registration link found below. Payment for the course does NOT confirm a seat. When all necessary documentation AND payment have been received and confirmed, an email confirmation will be sent along with a parking pass, which will be required every day you are on campus.
*CLASS CONFIRMATIONS WILL BE EMAILED TO REGISTRANTS BY APRIL 15, 2024. PLEASE NOTE: COURSE FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER CONFIRMATIONS ARE RECEIVED*
REGISTRATION FOR THIS COURSE IS NOW CLOSED DUE TO FULL CAPACITY
SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR UPCOMING CLASSES
FALL 2024 CLASSES WILL BE UPDATED HERE!
STAY TUNED!
LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
How many total credits do RDH's need within a three year licensure period?
How many credits within a licensure period can be taken virtually?
How many credits must be "live" within a licensure period?
Of the 24 credits that are required during each registration period, 14 must be live courses.
What makes a virtual online course "live"?
Live courses are those in which you are able to interact with the instructor. For example: a live lecture, telecourse or teleconference in which you and the instructor can speak directly with each other or there is a live Q & A portions at the conclusion of the class constitute a live course. A pre-taped lecture with no means of direct interaction would not be acceptable as a live course even if it is a live telecast.
CLASS REQUIREMENTS
How often is a CE in infection control needed?
Infection control is required once every four years, which, in New York State works out to be once every other triennial registration period.
How often is a CE in child abuse needed?
Updated Mandated Reporter Training Requirements. Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2021 amended Social Services Law § 413 to require additional training to include protocols to reduce implicit bias in decision-making processes, strategies for identifying adverse childhood experiences, and guidelines to assist in recognizing signs of abuse or maltreatment while interacting virtually within the New York State Mandated Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect coursework. This law requires that mandated reporters, including those who have previously undergone the current training, complete the updated training curriculum by April 1, 2025.
The dental hygiene continuing education department at Farmingdale State College will be conducting this course update in the coming months. Please keep watch in our "Save the Date" section above for upcoming dates to satisfy this required training.
What constitutes a valid CPR/BLS CE course?
Dental hygienists may complete courses sponsored by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, the American Heart Saver Institute, the American Safety and Health Institute or the National Safety Council. All courses must be live and in person.
The course must include, but not limited to, the following:
- scene survey
- patient assessment
- one and two rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
- conscious choking
- unconscious choking
- bag-valve-mask resuscitation
- recovery position
- automated external defibrillator use
- infection control matters
- recognizing a heart attack
- cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator scenarios
Still could use some help? Email us and we will get back to you shortly.
For any other questions, please contact: Office of Professions of New York
Are you considering continuing your education?
For more information on the department of dental hygiene’s BSDH Degree Completion Program, a flexible program meeting the transfer and continuing education needs of registered dental hygienists in a 100% online program offered through OPEN SUNY Online courses, follow the link below!
BSDH Degree Completion Program Information
REFUND POLICY
All courses offered will be taught subject to sufficient enrollment. We will give
a full refund if you enroll in a class that we cancel. Requests to withdraw from a
course that is not canceled by us will be honored and a refund will be issued ONLY when received IN WRITING by the Department of Dental Hygiene five (5) business days prior to the start of
the course. An email stating reason for withdrawal and the request for a refund sent
to DHCE@farmingdale.edu is the preferred form of withdrawal notice.
dental hygiene department
Gleeson Hall, Room 244
934-420-2659
DHCE@farmingdale.edu
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm