How often does a dentist need to be recertified in CPR?

It probably depends on the states licensing laws and with whom they take their training with. In New York State dentists are required to maintain their certification. Some training programs offer a one year valid cpr certification, but most of my colleagues are trained by certified trainer who is allowed to offer a two year certificate.

Tomorrow a trainer, Michael Bloomberg is coming to our office and training me and my hygienist in CPR. I always benefit from these refresher courses and the protocols for handling emergencies seem to change frequently. One consistent protocol has been that in event of an emergency a 911 call should be placed as soon as possible. Even though I hope that I will never have to use the skills taught, practice makes perfect, and dentists need to be prepared to handle an emergency, at least until an EMT arrives at their office.