Dental CE Requirements for Minnesota Dental Professionals

Basic Requirements

Dentists & Dental Therapists:

• Renewal Cycle: Biennial (every 2 years)
• Required Hours: 50 hours
• CPR Certification: Required, must be continuously maintained
• Minimum Classroom Hours: No specific requirement
• Specific Required Topics:
  • Infection control course every renewal cycle
  • Minimum of 2 courses in specific areas like recordkeeping, ethics, communication, etc.

Dental Hygienists & Licensed Dental Assistants:

• Renewal Cycle: Biennial (every 2 years)
• Required Hours: 25 hours
• CPR Certification: Required, must be continuously maintained
• Minimum Classroom Hours: No specific requirement
• Specific Required Topics:
  • Infection control course every renewal cycle
  • Minimum of 2 courses in specific areas like recordkeeping, ethics, communication, etc.

Unique Information

Opioid Training:

• One-time requirement for dentists who prescribe controlled substances
• 3 x 1-hour courses provided by Board or Board-approved providers
• Exemption possible for non-prescribers

Cultural Competency:

• Encouraged but not mandatory, Board website offers resources
• Online Courses: Accepted with specific interaction and assessment criteria

Self-Assessment Tool:

• Board offers tool to help licensees identify learning needs

Professional Development:

• Broad definition encompasses CE, peer review, self-assessment, etc.

Reporting Deadline:

• December 31st of the renewal year

CE Broker Platform:

• Available for online reporting and tracking