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

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.