Dental Hygienists · Michigan · Continuing education
Michigan Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- RDH36 hours every 3 years, including 3 h implicit bias & cultural competency, 1 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 1 h infection control, 2 h pain management; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Michigan RDH CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 36hours
- Renewal cycle
- 3 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Board-approved CE under R 338.11704a (incl. volunteer patient/supportive dental services within limits)
- Online limit
- 50% of hours
- Renewal fee
- $78
- New licensees
- Hours apply to licensees licensed for the whole 3-year period before expiration.
- Audits & records
- Renewal application certifies compliance; keep evidence 5 years; Board may require proof.
- Renew online
- www.michigan.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Implicit bias & cultural competencyAll licensees: 1 hour per year of the license cycle (R 338.7004); does not count toward CE hours | 3 | every renewal |
| Human traffickingOne-time training in identifying victims of human trafficking (R 338.11271) | — | once |
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawDental ethics and jurisprudence incl. delegation of duties | 1 | every renewal |
| Infection controlIncl. handpiece sterilization, PPE and CDC guidelines | 1 | every renewal |
| Pain managementPain and symptom management | 2 | every renewal |
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationCurrent BLS or ACLS with hands-on component | — | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Waiver request under MCL 333.16205 at least 30 days before the last regular Board meeting before expiration.
Good to know. 3-year cycle. At least 12 h clinical issues and at least 12 h live/synchronous; max 18 h asynchronous. Current BLS or ACLS with hands-on component. RDH+RDA holders: 36 h with at least 12 h each for RDH and RDA functions.
Source: ars.apps.lara.state.mi.us · Mich. Admin. Code R 338.11704, R 338.11704a; R 338.7004 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do dental hygienists need in Michigan?
36 hours every 3 years.
Which CE courses count for dental hygienists in Michigan?
Board-approved CE under R 338.11704a (incl. volunteer patient/supportive dental services within limits).
Is CPR/BLS required for dental hygienists in Michigan?
Yes — current CPR/BLS certification is part of renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for dental hygienists in Michigan?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (3 years cycle).