Below is exactly what Michigan Board of Dentistry requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.
Reviewed by Doug Doehrman, MD · Last reviewed May 9, 2026
For Dentists, 60 hours is the total CME requirement. Michigan also requires a set of one-time topics that count toward the 60-hour total.
“Complete not less than 3 hours of the required continuing education hours in pain and symptom management.”
“Complete at least 1 hour of the required continuing education hours in dental ethics and jurisprudence with inclusion of delegation of duties to allied dental personnel, which may be completed in 1 or more courses.”
“Complete at least 1 hour of the required continuing education hours in infection control, which must include sterilization of hand pieces, personal protective equipment, and the CDC's infection control guidelines.”
“An individual applying for licensure or registration renewal, reregistration, or relicensure under article 15 of the code, MCL 333.16101 to 333.18838, except those licensed under part 188 of the code, MCL 333.18801 to 333.18838, shall have completed a minimum of 1 hour of implicit bias training for each year of the applicant's license or registration cycle.”
“Except for the 1-time training in human trafficking, which may be used to comply with the requirement for the 1-time training and a continuing education requirement”
“An applicant shall possess current certification in BLS or ACLS for healthcare providers with a hands-on component from an agency or organization that grants certification pursuant to standards substantially equivalent to the standards adopted in R 338.11705(4).”
These rules apply only when the trigger described under each card is met (for example, holding a state-issued controlled substance registration or treating a specific patient population). Each cites the underlying statute or rule directly.
Controlled substance licensees, or individuals who are licensed to prescribe or dispense controlled substances
“Applicants for or those renewing controlled substance licenses must complete opioids and controlled substances awareness training meeting these standards:”
Dentists holding a Michigan dental specialty license
“with not less than 20 of the required 60 hours in board-approved continuing education in the dental specialty field in which the applicant is licensed”
Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Michigan Medical Association, or AAFP. ACGME residency or fellowship time accrues toward the requirement. Teaching or presenting accredited CME can satisfy a portion of required hours.
| Credit system | Notes |
|---|---|
AGD PACE | AGD PACE standards are adopted by reference by the Michigan Board of Dentistry.SourceMich. Admin. Code R 338.11705(1)[1] |
ADA CERP | ADA CERP standards are adopted by reference by the Michigan Board of Dentistry.SourceMich. Admin. Code R 338.11705(2)[1] |
Approved dental CE | R 338.11704a accepts approved dental CE programs and activities related to dentistry, including CODA programs, AGD-approved sponsors, ADA CERP, listed dental associations, and another state board of dentistry.SourceMich. Admin. Code R 338.11704a(1)[1] |
Clinical issues min 20 hrs | At least 20 of the 60 hours must be in programs directly related to clinical issues, including delivery of care, materials used in delivery of care, and pharmacology.SourceMich. Admin. Code R 338.11701(6)(c)[1] |
Synchronous live CE min 20 hrs | At least 20 hours must be earned through synchronous live courses or programs, in person or virtual, with direct interaction between faculty and participants.SourceMich. Admin. Code R 338.11701(6)(e)[1] |
Asynchronous noninteractive CE max 30 hrs | No more than 30 of the 60 required hours may be completed asynchronously and noninteractively.SourceMich. Admin. Code R 338.11701(6)(f)[1] |
Physicians are responsible for retaining CME documentation and producing it on request. Requirements include course title, dates, hours, sponsoring organization, and accrediting body.
The Board may waive continuing education requirements on written application for disability, military service, absence from the continental United States, or another circumstance beyond the licensee's control that the Board considers good and sufficient.
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Every mandatory topic and conditional requirement above cites the underlying statute or rule. Numbered references below correspond to the bracketed citations next to each requirement.
“Complete not less than 3 hours of the required continuing education hours in pain and symptom management.”Mich. Admin. Code R 338.11701(6)(a)
“Complete at least 1 hour of the required continuing education hours in dental ethics and jurisprudence with inclusion of delegation of duties to allied dental personnel, which may be completed in 1 or more courses.”Mich. Admin. Code R 338.11701(6)(b)
“Complete at least 1 hour of the required continuing education hours in infection control, which must include sterilization of hand pieces, personal protective equipment, and the CDC's infection control guidelines.”Mich. Admin. Code R 338.11701(6)(d)
“Except for the 1-time training in human trafficking, which may be used to comply with the requirement for the 1-time training and a continuing education requirement”Mich. Admin. Code R 338.11701(7); R 338.11271
“An applicant shall possess current certification in BLS or ACLS for healthcare providers with a hands-on component from an agency or organization that grants certification pursuant to standards substantially equivalent to the standards adopted in R 338.11705(4).”Mich. Admin. Code R 338.11701(5); R 338.11705(4)
“with not less than 20 of the required 60 hours in board-approved continuing education in the dental specialty field in which the applicant is licensed”Mich. Admin. Code R 338.11701(3)
“An individual applying for licensure or registration renewal, reregistration, or relicensure under article 15 of the code, MCL 333.16101 to 333.18838, except those licensed under part 188 of the code, MCL 333.18801 to 333.18838, shall have completed a minimum of 1 hour of implicit bias training for each year of the applicant's license or registration cycle.”Mich. Admin. Code R 338.7004(2); R 338.11701(7)
“Applicants for or those renewing controlled substance licenses must complete opioids and controlled substances awareness training meeting these standards:”Mich. Admin. Code R 338.3135(1)