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. 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.

**PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH AN ORDER NUMBER LISTED WITHIN 12 HOURS OF REGISTERING FOR A CLASS, THE REGISTRATION IS NOT VALID AND YOU WILL NOT BE GRANTED ACCESS TO ATTEND THE COURSE.**

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.

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UPDATED MANDATED REPORTER INFORMATION

Please see the information below regarding required Mandated Reporter Training updates:

Chapter 25 of the Laws of 2024 amended Social Services Law § 413 to require additional training to include protocols and guidance on identifying abused or maltreated children with intellectual or developmental disabilities 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 November 17, 2026. If you have completed an approved provider Mandated Reporter Training between 11/1/2022 and 8/31/2025 you will need additional information in order to be in full compliance with the recent changes in law. Approved providers will begin offering updated mandated reporter training workshops to include the new requirements outlined in Chapter 25 of the Laws of 2024 on September 1, 2025.  In addition, if you have completed Mandated Reporter Training between 11/1/2022 and 8/31/2025, you may complete a short (15 minute) addendum on this additional topic which will be available through most approved providers.

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.

**FARMINGDALE STATE COLLEGE WILL NOT BE OFFERING THIS UPDATED COURSE. PLEASE SEE LINK BELOW FOR A LIST OF NYS APPROVED PROVIDERS.**

CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF NEW YORK STATE APPROVED PROVIDERS

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FROM DIABETES MANAGEMENT TO CARDIAC WEIGHT BENEFITS: What Dental Hygienists Should Know About GLP-1 and SGLT2 Medications

This course provides dental hygienists with a concise overview of GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors used in the management of diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. Participants will explore mechanisms of action, oral and dental implications, clinically significant side effects, and current recommendations for managing these medications prior to dental procedures requiring sedation. Emerging and future clinical applications will also be discussed.

Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:

• Differentiate between GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors, including mechanisms of action and clinical indications
• Review the relationship between diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease and their relevance to oral health
• Describe the role of GLP-1 and SGLT2 therapies in the management of diabetes and heart failure
• Identify common and clinically significant side effects of GLP-1 and SGLT2 medications, with emphasis on oral and dental implications
• Apply current recommendations for holding GLP-1 and SGLT2 medications prior to dental procedures requiring sedation
• Discuss emerging indications and future clinical applications of GLP-1 and SGLT2 therapies 

Instructors: Patricia E. Moran, DNP, RN-BC, ANP-C    

Clinical Assistant Professor 

Department of Graduate Studies in Advanced Practice Nursing

Stony Brook University School of Nursing 

–and—

Jeanine M. Carnival, DNP, RN, AGNP-C, PCCN, CCRN-K

Nurse Practitioner, 

Southbay Medical Associates

Discharge Nurse Navigator

Stony Brook Medicine  

 

Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026

Time: 9:00am-12:00pm

Tuition: $75.00

Contact Hours: 3

Registration Deadline: Sunday, February 22, 2026

THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL. TO BE PLACED ON OUR WAITLIST, PLEASE EMAIL DHCE@FARMINGDALE.EDU

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INFECTION CONTROL AND BARRIER PRECAUTIONS

Farmingdale State College has been approved by the NYS Education Department as a provider for the mandated Infection Control & Barrier Precautions course. Those professionals affected by this mandate include dentists and dental hygienists. This course meets the necessary requirements. You are required to take this course every four years. The instructor has been certified by the NYS Education Department. *PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS COURSE IS ALSO OPEN TO ANY DENTAL ASSISTANTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING THE PROPER BARRIER PRECAUTIONS FOR THEIR PATIENTS.*        

Instructor: Jean Hall DHEd, RDH, CHES®

Associate Professor

Junior Clinic Coordinator /SADHA Advisor

Department of Dental Hygiene Farmingdale State College

 

Date: Friday, March 6, 2026

Time: 9:00am-12:00pm

Tuition: $75.00

Contact Hours: 3

Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 26, 2026

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR INFECTION CONTROL ON 3/6/26

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HYGIENE LASERS: Clinical Use, Case Acceptance & Hands-On Integration
(Presented by Mega’Gen America & Biolase)

This dynamic course bridges laser science with real-world hygiene implementation. Attendees will learn how to integrate diode laser therapy into everyday hygiene protocols to improve clinical outcomes, enhance patient comfort, and drive practice growth. Through live demonstrations, communication frameworks, and hands-on training with the Epic Hygiene diode laser, participants will leave with the confidence to apply laser-assisted therapy immediately in practice. 

Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:

• Explain the role of diode laser energy in bacterial reduction and soft-tissue therapy
• Identify appropriate indications for diode laser use in hygiene (LBR, sulcular debridement, aphthous ulcers, herpetic lesions)
• Implement the C.A.R.E. Method to communicate treatment benefits and increase case acceptance
• Confidently address common patient objections (fear, cost, time, urgency, and trust)
• Incorporate laser protocols into daily hygiene appointments without extending chair time
• Utilize data tracking and patient communication to measure and demonstrate value to both patients and the practice

**PLEASE NOTE THE CAPACITY OF THIS COURSE IS RESTRICTED DUE TO ITS HANDS-ON COMPONENT**

 

Instructors: Heather Fiore, MBA, RDH 

Regional Sales Manager - Long Island

Mega'Gen America

–and—

Scott C. Sotherden, MA

Territory Sales Manager, Clinical Trainer

Biolase, Inc.

Lead Petty Officer

NMRC Portsmouth

United States Navy Reserves

 

Date: Friday, March 13, 2026

Time: 11:00am-2:00pm

Tuition: $150.00

Contact Hours: 3

Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 5, 2026

 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR HYGIENE LASERS

 

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SAVE THE DATE: SPRING 2026

COURSE TITLE	DATE AND TIME
Infection Control and Barrier Precautions	Sunday, April 19, 2026 from 9am-12pm
Myofunctional Therapy for the Dental Hygienist	Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 9am-12pm

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND OBJECTIVES, AS WELL AS REGISTRATION LINKS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE ONE MONTH PRIOR TO THE COURSE DATES LISTED.

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For any other questions, please contact: Office of Professions of New York

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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

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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. 

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