here is what it says according to the state law:
http://www.op.nysed.gov/dentlic.htm
If you completed a program of dental education in an unregistered and unaccredited foreign dental school,
you must complete not less than two academic years of study satisfactory to the Department in a registered or accredited dental school program including such subjects as may be necessary for certification by such registered or accredited school that you have achieved the level of knowledge and clinical proficiency expected of a graduate of the school.It is a fact that the AEGD Program meets this standard of law. The state will not give you a direct answer because they don't want this pathway to be saturated with FTDs as there are so many people from other countries residing in the state of New York, This is there way of "controling" the issue. I spoke with the State board for dentistry and they were stand offish as well but read the law for yourself, That is why Rochester is the only program of its kind , other then Advanced Standing programs at the 4 universities in NY. If you have questions about acceptable programs, contact the New York State Board for Dentistry by e-mail at
[email protected], by phone at 518-474-3817 ext. 550 or by fax at 518-473-6995.
In addition to the professional education requirement, every applicant for dental licensure or a limited permit must complete coursework or training in the identification and reporting of child abuse in accordance with Section 6507(3)(a) of the Education Law. You must submit a certificate of completion from an approved provider or file a certification of exemption before a New York State license or permit can be issued. See additional information and a list of approved providers for this training. This information can also be requested by calling 518-474-3817 ext. 570. You may be eligible for exemption from the training if you can document, to the satisfaction of the Department, that your practice does not involve professional contact with persons under the age of 18 and that you do not have contact with persons 18 or older with a handicapping condition who reside in a residential care school or facility.
You must also complete approved coursework or training appropriate to your practice regarding infection control and barrier precautions in accordance with Section 6505-b of the Education Law, including engineering and work practice controls, to prevent the transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the hepatitis b virus (HBV) in the course of professional practice. Graduates from New York State dentistry programs after September 1, 1993 are credited with having completed this coursework as part of their dentistry program. All other applicants must submit an attestation of compliance with or exemption from the infection control coursework requirement (Form 1IC) within 90 days of your date of licensure. Form 1IC will be sent to you along with your license. See additional information and a list of approved providers of this training. This information can also be requested by calling 518-474-3817 ext. 570.
Accredited Dental Programs
For information about accredited dental programs in the United States or Canada, contact the American Dental Association, 211 E. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 by phone at 312-440-2500, by fax at 312-440-7494 or check their Web site at
www.ada.org or contact the State Board for Dentistry (see Contact Information).
Now as per the University of Rochester statement , so you see how the program matches the states requirement, It reads :
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
EASTMAN DEPARTMENT OF DENTISTRY
DIVISION OF GENERAL DENTISTRY
Overview / Didactic Courses and Lectures / Clinical Activities/ Rotations / Graduate Degree Programs / Faculty Research Interest
I. OVERVIEW
The University of Rochester Eastman Department of Dentistry offers a one and two year advanced education in General Dentistry AEGD Program. These programs are approved by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and after completion the participants receive a certificate. For those who are enrolled in the two-year program and who have an interest to enter a career involving teaching or research, this program can be integrated with research training. The research program at the University of Rochester includes a Master of Science (major in dental science) and Master of Public Health. The Ph.D. program is in one of the basic biomedical sciences. Fellowships supported by the National Institute of Dental Research are available to those who plan a career primarily in research and teaching.
(this is an statement took from an official letter given to all who apply and get accepted to Rochester , read it and judge for your self)
ASSOCIATED GENERAL DENTISTRY
TRAINING PROGRAMS OF ROCHESTER
University of Rochester at Eastman Dental Center
University of Rochester at Strong Memorial Hospital
Rochester General Hospital
Rochester, New York
Enclosed is an application packet and information which describes training opportu¬nities at University of Rochester Eastman Dental Center. We look forward to receiving your application.
Hospitals can only consider applications from graduates of foreign dental schools that are eligible for New York State licensure.how I understand this , is they won't accept you to thier program if you are not eligible. Current policy requires that the candi¬date has a D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree from an American Dental Association accredited dental school. Unfortunately, this is not possible for dentists trained outside of North America. However, you may apply to the International Dental Postgraduate Program in General Dentistry at Eastman Dental Center. There is a $100.00 application fee to apply.
Ok so let us all give our thoughts to this, If anyone knows anything different please post your thoughts or facts , thank you -BILL
