Michigan Dental License Renewal: Michigan dental licenses renew every 3 years by the licensee’s birthday.
Dental professionals in Michigan must complete continuing education (CE) to maintain an active license. ACES Advanced Continuing Education Systems provides live, interactive dental CE webinars designed to help dentists and dental hygienists meet Michigan licensing requirements while staying current on clinical care and patient safety.
Michigan Dental CE Requirements – Quick Summary
- Dentists (DDS/DMD): 60 CE Hours every 3 Years
- Dental Hygienists (RDH): 36 CE Hours every 3 Years
- Renewal Cycle: Every 3 Years
- Implicit Bias Training: Required for license renewal
- CPR/BLS: Current certification required
- Pain Management / Opioid CE: Required for dentists who prescribe controlled substances
Michigan CE Requirements Overview
| License Type | Renewal Period | CE Hours Required |
|---|---|---|
| Dentist (DDS / DMD) | 3 Years | 60 Hours |
| Dental Hygienist (RDH) | 3 Years | 36 Hours |
Dentist Continuing Education Requirements (Michigan)
Michigan dentists must complete 60 hours of continuing education during each 3-year renewal cycle.
Required Topics
- Implicit Bias Training
- Pain management and opioid prescribing education for dentists who prescribe controlled substances
- Current CPR / Basic Life Support certification
Continuing education must support clinical competency and patient care in dental practice.
Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (Michigan)
Michigan dental hygienists must complete 36 hours of continuing education every 3 years.
Required Topics
- Implicit Bias Training
- Current CPR / Basic Life Support certification
- Clinical education related to dental hygiene practice
Michigan Dental License Renewal
Michigan dental licenses renew every 3 years by the licensee’s birthday.
- Complete required CE hours during the renewal cycle
- Maintain CPR/BLS certification
- Complete implicit bias training as required
- Submit renewal through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
Complete Your Michigan Dental CE Online
ACES offers live online dental CE webinars that help Michigan dental professionals complete continuing education conveniently.
- Attend live interactive CE courses
- Learn from experienced dental educators
- Complete CE from home or the office
- Stay compliant with Michigan licensing requirements
Browse upcoming courses and start earning your Michigan dental CE today.
Dental CE Requirements in Other States
Looking for dental continuing education requirements in another state? Explore these popular state CE requirement pages:
ACES provides live interactive dental CE webinars accepted by state dental boards across the United States.
- California Dental CE Requirements
- Texas Dental CE Requirements
- Florida Dental CE Requirements
- New York Dental CE Requirements
- Pennsylvania Dental CE Requirements
- Illinois Dental CE Requirements
- Ohio Dental CE Requirements
- Massachusetts Dental CE Requirements
- Washington Dental CE Requirements
- North Carolina Dental CE Requirements
- Virginia Dental CE Requirements
- Tennessee Dental CE Requirements
- New Jersey Dental CE Requirements
- Arizona Dental CE Requirements
- Colorado Dental CE Requirements
- Indiana Dental CE Requirements
Disclaimer
ACES has compiled this information to assist you in understanding Michigan dental continuing education requirements. ACES cannot guarantee accuracy, and it is each professional’s responsibility to comply with their continuing education requirements. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Michigan Board of Dentistry. If you notice any inaccuracies, please email aces@aces4ce.net.