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Michigan Dental CE Requirements
Michigan dentists need 60 hours of continuing education every 3 years. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice.
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Michigan dental license renewal
| Licenses covered | Dentist (DDS/DMD) [1] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [1] |
| Hours per CE period | 60 hours [1] |
| CE period | Every 3 years [1] |
| Renewal and reporting | An applicant for a dentist license renewal must complete not less than 60 hours of continuing education approved by the Board during the 3-year period before the end of the license cycle. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Pain and symptom management [1] |
This summary covers the licenses listed above. The topics below are selected verified requirements; consult the board’s full rules for all subjects and conditions.
State-mandated topics
- Pain and symptom management — 3 hours [1]
The 60 hours of continuing education for dentists must include not less than 3 hours in pain and symptom management (2 hours for dental hygienists and registered dental assistants).
Good to know
- Dental hygienists and registered dental assistants must complete 36 hours of continuing education including at least 2 hours in pain and symptom management. [1]
Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the Michigan dental licensing board ↗ before you renew.
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| Credential | Dentist, dental hygienist |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Confirm the cycle and expiration date for your specific license with the board. |
| Verified fees | A current fee has not been confirmed in this guide. Check the board’s fee schedule before paying. |
| Renewal application | Michigan MiPLUS renewal portal |
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- State Board Contact Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- MIPLUS User Assistance Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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Michigan dental CE, answered
How many CE hours do Michigan dentists need?
Michigan dentists need 60 hours of continuing education every 3 years. 1 state-mandated topic may apply, depending on the license and practice. An applicant for a dentist license renewal must complete not less than 60 hours of continuing education approved by the Board during the 3-year period before the end of the license cycle.
Does Michigan require specific CE topics for dentists?
Pain and symptom management (3 hours): The 60 hours of continuing education for dentists must include not less than 3 hours in pain and symptom management (2 hours for dental hygienists and registered dental assistants).
Do free online CE courses count in Michigan?
The board pages we checked do not say which providers are accepted. Confirm with the Michigan dental licensing board.
Sources & verification
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- ars.apps.lara.state.mi.us ↗ars.apps.lara.state.mi.us · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (7)
“at the same time as the dentistry license. (2) An applicant for a dentist license renewal who has been licensed for the 3-year period immediately preceding the expiration date of the license shall complete not less than 60 hours of continuing education approved by the board under R 338.11704a during the 3-year period before the end of the license cycle. (3) An applicant for a dental specialist license renewal”
“at the same time as the dentistry license. (2) An applicant for a dentist license renewal who has been licensed for the 3-year period immediately preceding the expiration date of the license shall complete not less than 60 hours of continuing education approved by the board under R 338.11704a during the 3-year period before the end of the license cycle. (3) An applicant for a dental specialist license renewal”
“at the same time as the dentistry license. (2) An applicant for a dentist license renewal who has been licensed for the 3-year period immediately preceding the expiration date of the license shall complete not less than 60 hours of continuing education approved by the board under R 338.11704a during the 3-year period before the end of the license cycle. (3) An applicant for a dental specialist license renewal”
“at the same time as the dentistry license. (2) An applicant for a dentist license renewal who has been licensed for the 3-year period immediately preceding the expiration date of the license shall complete not less than 60 hours of continuing education approved by the board under R 338.11704a during the 3-year period before the end of the license cycle. (3) An applicant for a dental specialist license renewal”
“at the same time as the dentistry license. (2) An applicant for a dentist license renewal who has been licensed for the 3-year period immediately preceding the expiration date of the license shall complete not less than 60 hours of continuing education approved by the board under R 338.11704a during the 3-year period before the end of the license cycle. (3) An applicant for a dental specialist license renewal”
“include all of the following: √ √ √ √ √ √ (i) Not less than 3 hours in pain and symptom management. Page 23 Courtesy of Michigan Administrative Rules (ii) One hour in dental ethics and jurisprudence with inclusion of delegation of duties to allied dental personnel,”
“2-year period before receiving the license. (e) Submit proof of having completed 36 hours of continuing education in courses and programs approved by the board as required under R 338.11704, all of which were earned within the 3- year period preceding the date of application for relicensure. If the continuing education”