NY license / NERB question

[ShipShapeTeeth]

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Hello - Wondering what people's thoughts are here on the value of taking the nerb exam with the intention of practicing in ny state? I've just matched a residency program in ny state. My understanding is ny state went away from the nerb exam several years ago, replacing it with requirement for successful completion of a pg program. My worry is ny state will return to requiring passing nerb while I'm in residency; not sure if this is a reasonable fear or if I'm just being paranoid. Although no one has a crystal ball, I'm wondering if/how there's any way of assessing this as a possibility.. Thoughts? Thanks

 

[vicsin]

actually more states are shifting towards accepting GPR for license. I highly doubt it would go backwards! it has been this way for almost 10 years now. As per the ADA website "New York does not require a clinical examination, but requires applicants to complete an accredited postgraduate dental education program of at least one year in length (PGY-1). California, Colorado, Minnesota and Ohio offer licensure applicants the option of completing an accredited postgraduate education program, at least one year in length, in lieu of a clinical examination. Washington has an option for PGY1 completed in that state in specific settings. Delaware requires completion of a PGY1 and a state-specific clinical examination. I believe Connecticut offers a license through residency as well. You can look into specific states that you are interested in. Here is a useful chart of what different states require: http://www.ada.org/~/media/ADA/Education and Careers/Files/clinical_test_states_accept.ashx

Also after 5 years practicing you will have reciprocity and be able to practice in most US states. I am from NY and I am doing a GPR so I am not taking the boards and so happy I don't have to. A lot of people take it just in case they want to move to a specific state. I spoke to some people from NY about taking the NERB and about half took it and half didn't. All of them are fine. Residency license will give you quite a few options. That's my plan 🙂.

 

[FLOSS UR TEETH]

Can someone explain the whole "reciprocity" in lamen terms? Also, does specialty training count for PGY1? Thanks!

 

[vicsin]

I believe specialty does count as long as you complete the entire program not just 1 year. Reciprocity means they will honor your NY license in other states after you have practiced for 5 years.