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Michigan Dental CE Requirements

Last updated: 2025-01-13

Dental CE Requirements for Michigan Dental Professionals

Here's a detailed breakdown of Michigan's dental CE requirements:

Dentists:

  • Renewal Cycle: Triennial (every 3 years)
  • Required Hours: 60 hours
  • CPR Certification: Required, continuous maintenance
  • Minimum Classroom Hours: 20 hours (excludes online/webinars)

Specific Required Topics:

  • 3 hours in Pain Management
  • 1 hour in Dental Ethics & Jurisprudence (includes delegation)
  • New: 1 hour in Implicit Bias Training

Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants (RDHs/RDAs):

  • Renewal Cycle: Triennial (every 3 years)
  • Required Hours: 36 hours (RDHs/RDAs)
  • CPR Certification: Required, continuous maintenance
  • Minimum Classroom Hours: 12 hours (excludes online/webinars)

Specific Required Topics:

  • 2 hours in Pain Management (RDHs only)
  • New: 1 hour in Implicit Bias Training
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Additional Points:

  • All CE courses must be approved by ADA, AGD, accredited dental school, or Michigan Board of Dentistry.
  • Up to 30 hours of online/webinar courses are allowed.
  • Board website and CE Broker platform provide detailed information and resources.

Unique Details about Michigan's Dental CE Requirements:

Here's some unique information:

Dentists:

  • Pain Management: 3 mandatory hours, exceeding the national standard.
  • Implicit Bias Training: New requirement, reflecting Michigan's focus on inclusivity.
  • DEA MATE ACT Training: Additional requirement for controlled substance prescribing.
  • Elective Hours: Flexibility to personalize learning with diverse topic options.
  • Ethics & Jurisprudence: Includes delegation, promoting collaboration.

Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants:

  • Implicit Bias Training: Applicable to all licensed dental professionals.
  • Opioid Management: Not mandatory, but Board-approved courses available.
  • CPR Certification: BLS only, stricter than some states.
  • Minimum Classroom Hours: Ensures hands-on learning and interactive engagement.
  • Reading Articles: Up to 10 hours allowed, offering learning flexibility.

Additional Notes:

  • CE Broker platform streamlines reporting and tracking for ease of compliance.
  • Board-approved providers ensure quality and relevance of chosen courses.
  • Specific requirements for dentists with anesthesia permits.
  • Opioid exemption exists for non-prescribing dentists.

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