# Fortbildungspflicht Zahnärzte: New York (USA) > Zahnärzte in New York (USA): 60 Kontaktstunden je dreijähriger Registrierungsperiode. Zyklus, Details und offizielle Quelle. Source: https://hajto.de/fortbildungspflicht/new-york Last updated: 2026-10-17T16:08:30Z English version: https://hajto.de/en/tools/cpd-requirements-by-country/new-york.md - **Zuständig:** New York State Education Department (Office of the Professions) - **Gilt für:** Zahnärzte mit Registrierung in New York - **Stand:** 17.10.2026 **Angaben unvollständig — bitte bei der zuständigen Stelle prüfen.** Weitere Pflichtkurse außerhalb der Fortbildungsregel (z. B. zur Meldung von Kindesmisshandlung) haben wir nicht in einer amtlichen Quelle geprüft. ## Anforderung 60 Kontaktstunden je dreijähriger Registrierungsperiode > "New York State Education Law requires dentists to complete 60 contact hours of continuing education in each three-year registration period." > Quelle: [Dentistry: Continuing Education Q&A](https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/dentists/continuing-education-q-a), New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, gelesen am 17.10.2026 ## Zeitraum / Zyklus Persönliche Registrierungsperiode; in der ersten Periode nach der Lizenz (außer Lizenz durch Anerkennung) keine Pflicht. Kürzere Perioden werden anteilig berechnet. > "Licensees are not required to complete continuing education during their initial three-year registration period" > Quelle: [Dentistry: Continuing Education Q&A](https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/dentists/continuing-education-q-a), New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, gelesen am 17.10.2026 ## Besonderheiten Höchstens 18 der 60 Stunden als Selbststudium (also mindestens 42 Stunden andere Fortbildung). > "an applicant for registration shall complete at least 60 hours of formal continuing education" > Quelle: [Regulations of the Commissioner, Part 61, § 61.15 Continuing education for dentists](https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/dentists/laws-rules-regulations/part-61), New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, gelesen am 17.10.2026 > "provided that no more than 18 hours of such continuing education shall consist of self-study courses" > Quelle: [Regulations of the Commissioner, Part 61, § 61.15 Continuing education for dentists](https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/dentists/laws-rules-regulations/part-61), New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, gelesen am 17.10.2026 Einmalig: 2 Stunden zu Tabak und Mundgesundheit sowie 3 Stunden Berufsrecht und Ethik (dental jurisprudence and ethics). > "no fewer than three hours in a course approved by the department in dental jurisprudence and ethics" > Quelle: [Regulations of the Commissioner, Part 61, § 61.15 Continuing education for dentists](https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/dentists/laws-rules-regulations/part-61), New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, gelesen am 17.10.2026 > "you must complete on a one-time basis, a two-hour course regarding the oral health effects of tobacco and tobacco products" > Quelle: [Dentistry: Continuing Education Q&A](https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/dentists/continuing-education-q-a), New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, gelesen am 17.10.2026 Laufende CPR-Zertifizierung (bis zu 12 Stunden CPR je Periode anrechenbar) und alle 4 Jahre ein staatlich anerkannter Kurs zur Infektionskontrolle. > "all dentists must achieve certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and from that point forward, continually maintain certification" > Quelle: [Dentistry: Continuing Education Q&A](https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/dentists/continuing-education-q-a), New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, gelesen am 17.10.2026 > "you may count up to a maximum of twelve hours of CPR coursework" > Quelle: [Dentistry: Continuing Education Q&A](https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/dentists/continuing-education-q-a), New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, gelesen am 17.10.2026 > "Dentists and dental hygienists must also complete a State approved infection control course every 4 years." > Quelle: [Dentistry: Continuing Education Q&A](https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/dentists/continuing-education-q-a), New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, gelesen am 17.10.2026 ## Offizielle Quellen - [Dentistry: Continuing Education Q&A](https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/dentists/continuing-education-q-a), New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions - [Regulations of the Commissioner, Part 61, § 61.15 Continuing education for dentists](https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/dentists/laws-rules-regulations/part-61), New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions [Fortbildungspflicht für Zahnärzte weltweit](https://hajto.de/fortbildungspflicht.md) · Keine Rechtsberatung — maßgeblich ist die zuständige Kammer/Behörde.