Dental CE Requirements for Missouri Dental Professionals
Detailed Breakdown
Dentists (Renewal Cycle: 2 years, 50 hours required)
Basic Requirements:
50 hours of approved CE, no minimum classroom hours.
CPR/BLS certification with practical skills component, must be continuously maintained.
Mandatory Topics: None.
Unique Details:
Opioid Management Training: One-time requirement for all dentists, regardless of prescribing habits. Board provides resources and links to approved courses.
Board offers diverse CE workshops and educational events specifically for dentists.
Online courses accepted with specific interaction and assessment criteria.
Board actively evaluates course quality and approves providers.
Dental Hygienists (Renewal Cycle: 2 years, 30 hours required)
Basic Requirements:
30 hours of approved CE, no minimum classroom hours.
CPR/BLS certification with practical skills component, must be continuously maintained.
Mandatory Topics: Infection control course every renewal cycle.
Unique Details:
Board website provides a dedicated section for hygienist CE resources.
Expanded duty hygienists have higher renewal requirements (40 hours every 2 years).
Board hosts annual CE symposium specifically for hygienists.
Online courses accepted with specific interaction and assessment criteria.
Dental Assistants (Renewal Cycle: 5 years, 16 hours required)
Basic Requirements:
16 hours of approved CE, no minimum classroom hours.
CPR/BLS certification with practical skills component, must be continuously maintained.
Mandatory Topics: None.
Unique Details:
Categories with additional requirements exist (e.g., expanded function).
Board website features a helpful FAQ section for dental assistants.
Online courses accepted with specific interaction and assessment criteria.
Additional Notes:
CE certificates and documentation must be retained for 6 years after reporting.
The board requires a variety of courses to be “directly related to dental practice.”
Reporting deadline is December 31st of the renewal year.
