If you hold a Missouri dental license, the Missouri Dental Board requires 50 hours of continuing education during the two years preceding renewal. Up to 10 hours may be management; the rest must be technical. Missouri does not impose mandated subject topics for general dentists, and up to 25 hours may carry forward. 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 (Dec 1 to Nov 30).
Mostly technical
At least 40 hours technical; up to 10 management.
Carryover
Up to 25 excess hours may carry forward.
No mandated topics
No specific subject topics required for general dentists.
How many CE hours Missouri dentists need
Missouri requires 50 hours of continuing education during the two years preceding renewal. At least 40 hours must be technical; up to 10 may be management.
Mandated subject requirements
- Technical hours: at least 40 of the 50 hours.
- Missouri does not mandate specific subject topics for general dentists.
- Sedation/anesthesia permit holders: permit-specific CE and life support certifications.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Missouri dental licenses renew every two years (December 1 to November 30). Up to 25 excess hours may carry forward. Retain documentation for six years.
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- Technical Hours40 hrs
At least 40 of the 50 hours must be technical; no more than 10 hours may be in practice management.
- CPR / Life Support (sedation/anesthesia permit holders)Required · ongoing
Missouri does not impose mandated CE topic hours for general dentists, but sedation and anesthesia permit holders must maintain applicable life support certifications and permit-specific CE.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The Missouri Dental Board requires 50 hours of continuing education during the two years preceding renewal (cycle runs December 1 to November 30). Up to 10 hours may be management; the remainder must be technical. Up to 25 hours may carry over.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Missouri Dental Board before relying on these figures.
Source: Missouri Dental Board. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Missouri Dentist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Missouri dentists need?
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50 hours every two years.
Does Missouri allow CE carryover?
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Yes — up to 25 excess hours may carry forward to the next cycle.
Does Missouri mandate specific CE topics?
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No specific subject topics are mandated for general dentists, though sedation/anesthesia permit holders have additional requirements.
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