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Minnesota Dental CE Requirements
Minnesota dentists need 50 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
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Minnesota dental license renewal
| Licenses covered | Dentist (DDS/DMD) [1] |
|---|---|
| CE required for renewal | Yes [1] |
| Hours per CE period | 50 hours [1] |
| CE period | Every 2 years [1] |
| Renewal and reporting | Each biennial renewal cycle consists of a 24-month period; any professional development hours earned in excess of the required hours may not be carried forward to the next biennial cycle. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Check the board’s full topic requirements |
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.
Good to know
- Dental hygienists and licensed dental assistants must complete a minimum of 25 hours of fundamental and elective professional development activities each biennial cycle. [1]
Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the Minnesota dental licensing board ↗ before you renew.
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Renew Your License Covers: Minnesota dental licensing board.Renewal at a glance
| 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 | Renew Your License |
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- State Board Contact Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Minnesota Board of Dentistry / Minnesota Board of Dentistry Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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Minnesota dental CE, answered
How many CE hours do Minnesota dentists need?
Minnesota dentists need 50 hours of continuing education every 2 years. Each biennial renewal cycle consists of a 24-month period; any professional development hours earned in excess of the required hours may not be carried forward to the next biennial cycle.
Does Minnesota require specific CE topics for dentists?
A complete topic list is not verified in this guide. Check the Minnesota dental licensing board for mandated subjects, live instruction and other conditions for your credential.
Do free online CE courses count in Minnesota?
The board pages we checked do not say which providers are accepted. Confirm with the Minnesota dental licensing board.
Sources & verification
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- 3100.5100 - MN Rules Part ↗www.revisor.mn.gov · HTML · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
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“elective professional development activities. § B. The minimum number of required hours of fundamental and elective activities for each initial or biennial cycle is 50 hours for dentists and dental therapists and 25 hours for dental hygienists and licensed dental assistants. Any professional development hours earned in excess of the required hours for an initial or biennial cycle must not be carried forward to the next biennial cycle.”
“elective professional development activities. § B. The minimum number of required hours of fundamental and elective activities for each initial or biennial cycle is 50 hours for dentists and dental therapists and 25 hours for dental hygienists and licensed dental assistants. Any professional development hours earned in excess of the required hours for an initial or biennial cycle must not be carried forward to the next biennial cycle.”
“elective professional development activities. § B. The minimum number of required hours of fundamental and elective activities for each initial or biennial cycle is 50 hours for dentists and dental therapists and 25 hours for dental hygienists and licensed dental assistants. Any professional development hours earned in excess of the required hours for an initial or biennial cycle must not be carried forward to the next biennial cycle.”
“cycle coincides with the biennial renewal period. Each biennial renewal cycle consists of a 24-month period beginning on the first day of the month following expiration of the previous cycle. An established biennial cycle continues to apply even if the license is revoked, suspended, conditioned, or not renewed for any reason for any length of time.”
“cycle coincides with the biennial renewal period. Each biennial renewal cycle consists of a 24-month period beginning on the first day of the month following expiration of the previous cycle. An established biennial cycle continues to apply even if the license is revoked, suspended, conditioned, or not renewed for any reason for any length of time.”
“activities for each initial or biennial cycle is 50 hours for dentists and dental therapists and 25 hours for dental hygienists and licensed dental assistants. Any professional development hours earned in excess of the required hours for an initial or biennial cycle must not be carried forward to the next biennial cycle.”