New York is considering increasing the number of internationally trained faculty at dental schools.
The state Assembly unanimously passed bill A08660 in March, which provides internationally trained dental faculty the limited privilege of licensure, but only if they are employed full time in an academic setting in New York state. These faculty members would be required to meet the same continuing education requirements as other licensed dentists licensed in the state.
Currently, foreign-trained dental faculty may teach under a limited permit but cannot practice. Licensure will allow these dental faculty to maintain their clinical skills and treat patients in the dental clinic setting.
The New York University College of Dentistry supports the bill.
A companion bill in the state Senate, S07183, also was introduced in May.
