If you hold a Minnesota dental license, the Minnesota Board of Dentistry requires 50 hours of continuing education every two years, including at least 30 fundamental hours. A course in infection control is mandatory each cycle, and licensees must complete required core courses. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
50 hours / 2 years
Fifty CE hours each biennial renewal cycle.
Infection control
Mandatory infection control course every cycle.
Core courses
At least two required core courses each cycle.
Fundamental hours
At least 30 of the 50 hours must be fundamental.
How many CE hours Minnesota dentists need
Minnesota requires 50 hours of continuing education every two years, with at least 30 fundamental hours and up to 20 elective hours.
Mandated subject requirements
- Infection control: mandatory course each cycle.
- Core courses: at least two from the Board's required core list.
- CPR: current certification.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Minnesota dental licenses renew every two years. Complete and document your 50 hours before your renewal date.
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- Infection ControlRequired
A course in infection control is mandatory every two years.
- Core Course RequirementsRequired
Each licensee must complete at least two courses from the Board's required core list (e.g., infection control, CPR, medical emergencies, recordkeeping, ethics/jurisprudence) each cycle.
- CPR CertificationRequired · ongoing
Dentists must maintain current CPR certification.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The Minnesota Board of Dentistry requires 50 hours of continuing education every two years, including at least 30 fundamental hours and up to 20 elective hours. The Board accepts ADA-approved providers.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Minnesota Board of Dentistry before relying on these figures.
Source: Minnesota Board of Dentistry. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Minnesota Dentist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Minnesota dentists need?
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50 hours every two years.
Does Minnesota require infection control CE?
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Yes — a course in infection control is mandatory every two years.
What are Minnesota's core course requirements?
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Licensees must complete at least two courses from the Board's required core list each cycle.
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