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Missouri Dental CE Requirements
Missouri dentists need 50 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
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At a glance
Missouri 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 | License renewal is contingent upon completing the mandatory continuing education hours (50 hours for dentists and 30 hours for dental hygienists) during each two-year time block. [1] |
| State-mandated topics | Check the board’s full topic requirements |
| What CE counts | Board-approved continuing education sponsors under 20 CSR 2110-2.240 include the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) and ADA-recognized organizations. [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.
Rules change, and your own license record decides your deadline. Confirm with the Missouri dental licensing board ↗ before you renew.
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RENEW A LICENSE Covers: Missouri 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 A LICENSE |
Fees can differ for active, inactive, late, and reinstatement applications. Your official license record controls your deadline.
Source review dates · 2 sources
Dates show when we retrieved the source pages. They do not certify a person’s license, guarantee a portal is online, or establish that every renewal rule was reviewed.
- State Board Contact Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Dental Board2025 MOPRO - How to Register - YouTube Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
Free courses that count toward the hours
Free CE accepted in Missouri
The board accepts continuing education accredited by AGD PACE [1]. These current free courses state that accreditation. State-mandated topics can require a specific approved course, so check those separately.
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Questions
Missouri dental CE, answered
How many CE hours do Missouri dentists need?
Missouri dentists need 50 hours of continuing education every 2 years. License renewal is contingent upon completing the mandatory continuing education hours (50 hours for dentists and 30 hours for dental hygienists) during each two-year time block.
Does Missouri require specific CE topics for dentists?
A complete topic list is not verified in this guide. Check the Missouri dental licensing board for mandated subjects, live instruction and other conditions for your credential.
Do free online CE courses count in Missouri?
Board-approved continuing education sponsors under 20 CSR 2110-2.240 include the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) and ADA-recognized organizations. Free courses accredited by AGD PACE are listed on this page; a state-mandated topic may need a specific approved course.
Sources & verification
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- 20c2110-2 ↗www.sos.mo.gov · PDF · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
Quoted wording (6)
“licensing requirements have 6 been fulfilled. (4) Renewal, by statute, is contingent upon the licensee having successfully completed the mandatory hours of continuing education during the two- (2-) year time block as specified in 20 CSR 2110-2.040. Licensees shall provide copies of the required continuing education documentation to the board’s continuing education management”
“and its constituent and component societies; 2. Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) and its state and local affiliates; 3. ADA-recognized dental specialty organizations and their state and local affiliates; 4. National Dental Association”
“In order to renew a license, each dentist shall submit satisfactory evidence of completion of fifty (50) hours of continuing education during the two- (2-) year period immediately preceding the renewal period, and each dental hygienist shall submit satisfactory evidence of completion of thirty (30) hours of continuing education during the two- (2-) year period immediately preceding the renewal period. Any hours acquired beyond the required number may be carried forward into the next time block not to exceed twenty-five (25) hours for dentists and fifteen (15) hours for dental hygienists. Of the fifty (50) hours required for dentists, not less than forty (40) must be hours directly related to the updating and maintaining of knowledge and ski”
“In order to renew a license, each dentist shall submit satisfactory evidence of completion of fifty (50) hours of continuing education during the two- (2-) year period immediately preceding the renewal period, and each dental hygienist shall submit satisfactory evidence of completion of thirty (30) hours of continuing education during the two- (2-) year period immediately preceding the renewal period. Any hours acquired beyond the required number may be carried forward into the next time block not to exceed twenty-five (25) hours for dentists and fifteen (15) hours for dental hygienists. Of the fifty (50) hours required for dentists, not less than forty (40) must be hours directly related to the updating and maintaining of knowledge and ski”
“In order to renew a license, each dentist shall submit satisfactory evidence of completion of fifty (50) hours of continuing education during the two- (2-) year period immediately preceding the renewal period, and each dental hygienist shall submit satisfactory evidence of completion of thirty (30) hours of continuing education during the two- (2-) year period immediately preceding the renewal period. Any hours acquired beyond the required number may be carried forward into the next time block not to exceed twenty-five (25) hours for dentists and fifteen (15) hours for dental hygienists. Of the fifty (50) hours required for dentists, not less than forty (40) must be hours directly related to the updating and maintaining of knowledge and ski”
“In order to renew a license, each dentist shall submit satisfactory evidence of completion of fifty (50) hours of continuing education during the two- (2-) year period immediately preceding the renewal period, and each dental hygienist shall submit satisfactory evidence of completion of thirty (30) hours of continuing education during the two- (2-) year period immediately preceding the renewal period. Any hours acquired beyond the required number may be carried forward into the next time block not to exceed twenty-five (25) hours for dentists and fifteen (15) hours for dental hygienists. Of the fifty (50) hours required for dentists, not less than forty (40) must be hours directly related to the updating and maintaining of knowledge and ski”