Dentistry
Contact Information
License Application Status
Find the status of your license application by checking our online license verifications; your name will be added immediately when your license number is issued. You may also contact:
NY State Education Department
Office of the Professions
Division of Professional Licensing Services
Dentistry Unit
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234-1000
Phone: 518-474-3817, ext. 270
Fax: 518-402-5354
E-mail: opunit3@mail.nysed.gov
Please provide your name, social security number, date of birth, and the name of the profession in any correspondence.
Education Credentials from Non-approved Programs
If you have questions about acceptable documentation to verify education completed outside the U.S. or in non-approved programs, contact:
NY State Education Department
Office of the Professions
Bureau of Comparative Education
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234-1000
Phone: 518-474-3817, ext. 300
Fax: 518-486-2966
E-mail: comped@mail.nysed.gov
Licensing Examination
The licensing examination for dentistry is administered by:
Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 1-800-232-1694
Web: http://www.ada.org/prof/ed/testing/nbde01/index.asp
Licensing examinations for dental hygiene are administered by:
Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 1-800-232-1694
Web: http://www.ada.org/prof/ed/testing/nbde01/index.asp
North East Regional Board of Dental Examiners, Inc. (NERB)
8484 Georgia Ave., Suite 900
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301-563-3300
Fax: 301-563-3307
Web: http://www.nerb.org
The licensing examination for certified dental assisting is administered by:
Dental Assisting National Board, Inc.
P.O. Box 118070
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 800-367-3262
Fax: 312-642-1475
Web: http://www.danb.org
Practice Issues and Continuing Education
For answers to questions concerning practice issues or continuing education requirements, contact:
NY State Education Department
Office of the Professions
State Board for Dentistry
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234-1000
Phone: 518-474-3817, ext. 550
Fax: 518-473-6995
E-mail: dentbd@mail.nysed.gov
Professional Misconduct and Discipline
This site contains information concerning professional misconduct, including how to file a complaint and search for disciplinary actions taken against licensees.
General Customer Service
Telephone hours are from 8:30am to 4:45 pm, Eastern time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
NY State Education Department
Office of the Professions
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234-1000
Phone: 518-474-3817
TDD/TTY: 518-473-1426
Fax: 518-474-1449
E-mail: op4info@mail.nysed.gov
School Dental Hygiene Teacher Certificate
Certifications are issued by the Department's Office of Teaching Initiatives.
