New York Dental License

Are you interested in becoming a dentist in New York? If so, you need to take steps and get a dental license. In this article we are going to cover all the details that are needed for getting a NY dental license.

How do I get a dental license in New York?

For getting a dental license in NY, there are several requirements that you need to correspond to:

You must

• be over 21 years old
• be of a good moral character
• meet examination requirements
• meet educational and experience requirements

After that, another important point is to complete a training regarded to identification and reporting of child abuse. This training is proposed by a New York State approved provider.

When applying for a dental license, you should attach all the necessary documents, along with the appropriate fee to New York State Dental Association.

How much does a dental license cost in New York?

The fee for a NY dental license is $377, including first registration payment.

Fees are prone to change. If the government has increased fees, you should pay for the difference.

When you submit the payment from outside the United States, you should make it by check and in United States currency. It is necessary to submit the payment in the required form, because they will not accept and will send you back the other forms.

Do I need a license to whiten teeth in New York?

In recent years teeth whitening have become trendy in the United States. At every step you can find kiosks where even unlicensed specialists provide cosmetic services. About 20 percent of the population in the United States does teeth whitening in institutions that do not have a licensed dentist. Although the Justice Institute has taken steps to close all of these institutions, they still continue to work in many states.

In New York, only licensed dentists are allowed to whiten teeth. They must be licensed by the Board of Regents. So, institutions that provide such services without a licensed specialist are considered illegal.

What should I do while receiving a dental service?

It is very important to know what your responsibilities at a certain situation are. Especially, when you are dealing with your health issues, you should be very responsible and careful with yourself. Before making an appointment with a doctor, you should take into account the condition of the particular environment, the specialist, the hygiene, etc.

When you are going to receive a dental service, you should make sure that you have followed all the basic rules of hygiene, sanitation and safety. You have the right to demand the same from your dentist, too.

You should also

• ask questions to the dentist about the terminology and the medications that you are taking
• carefully answer to all questions related to your health; and
• completely understand the details of the procedures you are going to carry out.

What should the dentist do?

While providing a dental service, the dentist should

• strictly follow the rules of hygiene, sanitation and safety
• wear a mask, gloves and appropriate clothing
• discuss all the details with you and get your consent before taking on any procedure.

For more information about dental licenses in the United States; contact the

American Dental Association
211 E. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312-440-2500
Fax: 312-440-7494
Web: www.ada.org