If you hold a Michigan dental license, the Michigan Board of Dentistry requires 60 hours of continuing education in the three years preceding renewal, plus current CPR certification. Michigan mandates 3 hours of pain management, a one-time 2-hour human trafficking training, and 3 hours of ethics and jurisprudence. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
60 hours / 3 years
Sixty CE hours each triennial renewal cycle.
Pain management
3 hours of pain management each cycle.
Human trafficking
One-time 2-hour identification training.
Ethics & jurisprudence
3 hours including Michigan dental laws and rules.
How many CE hours Michigan dentists need
Michigan requires 60 hours of continuing education in the three years preceding renewal. At least 20 hours must be classroom or live; up to 30 may be online.
Mandated subject requirements
- Pain management: 3 hours each cycle.
- Human trafficking: one-time 2-hour training.
- Ethics and jurisprudence: 3 hours including Michigan laws and rules.
- CPR: current certification.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Michigan dental licenses renew every three years. Complete and document your 60 hours before your renewal date.
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View pricingMichigan Dentists CME at a glance
- Pain Management3 hrs
At least 3 of the 60 hours must be in pain management each cycle.
- Human Trafficking Identification2 hrs · one time
A one-time 2-hour human trafficking identification training.
- Ethics & Jurisprudence3 hrs
At least 3 hours in ethics and jurisprudence, including Michigan laws and rules pertaining to dentistry.
- CPR CertificationRequired · ongoing
Current CPR certification is required.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The Michigan Board of Dentistry requires 60 hours of continuing education in the three years preceding renewal, plus a current CPR certification. At least 20 hours must be classroom/live; up to 30 hours may be online.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Michigan Board of Dentistry before relying on these figures.
Source: Michigan Board of Dentistry. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Michigan Dentist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Michigan dentists need?
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60 hours every three years.
Does Michigan require human trafficking training?
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Yes — a one-time 2-hour human trafficking identification training.
Does Michigan require pain management CE?
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Yes — at least 3 of the 60 hours must be in pain management.
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