Approval for Dentistries in Minnesota

Minnesota Board of Dentistry CE Information

Accepted Approvals

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Minnesota Board of Dentistry
https://mn.gov/boards/dentistry

Board Contact Info

335 Randolph Ave, Suite 250 St. Paul, MN 55102
Phone: (612) 617-2250

Applies To:

  • Minnesota Dentistries
    • Dentist
    • Dental Hygienist
    • Dental Assistant
Select credential:

Dentist

In addition to the 50 hours required for a dentist, a dentist with a certificate to administer general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation must earn at least 15 hours of professional development in Anesthesia and sedation Of the 50 hours required for a dentist and dental therapist, at least 30 hours must be fundamental activities and no more than 20 hours can be elective activities.

Professional development activities are categorized as fundamental or elective activities Fundamental activities for an initial or biennial cycle must directly relate to clinical dental services to patients. Fundamental activities include: clinical subjects. Clinical subjects are covered through seminars, webinars, symposiums, lectures, college courses pertaining to basic sciences, or programs whose contents directly relate to the provision of dental care and treatment to patients. College course credit is limited to five hours for each college course completed within a cycle with a maximum of 15 college credit hours per cycle;

an infection control course. An infection control course is mandatory for each licensee to maintain licensure. The course must primarily address patient safety and health issues

activities approved by the board. Fundamental activities shall be approved by the board only if the board finds the activity contents are directly related to dental care and treatment to patients or public safety and professionalism.

Elective activities for an initial or biennial cycle must directly relate to or support dentistry

Credential Renewal
50 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use Impact CE for renewing your Dentist credential.

Any course accepted by MNBOD is applicable to the Dentist credential.

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I Haven't Got Time for This Pain - Dental Pain Management for The Entire Team!

Apr 15th, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

Have You Ever Had Déjà-vu? Will Vaping Be Dentistry's Next Tobacco?

Mar 5th, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

Making the Decision to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment: Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training 2026

Feb 25th, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Ethics
Live Event
$57

Making the Decision to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment: Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training 2026

Mar 19th, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Ethics
Live Event
$57

Who Are You Calling Complex : Essential Pharmacology for Treating Medically Complex Dental Patients

Jan 22nd, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

Dental Hygienist

Of the 25 hours required for a dental hygienist and licensed dental assistant, at least 15 hours must be fundamental activities and no more than ten hours can be elective activities.

Professional development activities are categorized as fundamental or elective activities Fundamental activities for an initial or biennial cycle must directly relate to clinical dental services to patients. Fundamental activities include: clinical subjects. Clinical subjects are covered through seminars, webinars, symposiums, lectures, college courses pertaining to basic sciences, or programs whose contents directly relate to the provision of dental care and treatment to patients. College course credit is limited to five hours for each college course completed within a cycle with a maximum of 15 college credit hours per cycle;

an infection control course. An infection control course is mandatory for each licensee to maintain licensure. The course must primarily address patient safety and health issues

activities approved by the board. Fundamental activities shall be approved by the board only if the board finds the activity contents are directly related to dental care and treatment to patients or public safety and professionalism.

Elective activities for an initial or biennial cycle must directly relate to or support dentistry

Credential Renewal
25 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use Impact CE for renewing your Dental Hygienist credential.

Any course accepted by MNBOD is applicable to the Dental Hygienist credential.

View Courses

I Haven't Got Time for This Pain - Dental Pain Management for The Entire Team!

Apr 15th, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

Have You Ever Had Déjà-vu? Will Vaping Be Dentistry's Next Tobacco?

Mar 5th, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

Making the Decision to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment: Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training 2026

Feb 25th, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Ethics
Live Event
$57

Making the Decision to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment: Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training 2026

Mar 19th, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Ethics
Live Event
$57

Who Are You Calling Complex : Essential Pharmacology for Treating Medically Complex Dental Patients

Jan 22nd, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

Dental Assistant

Of the 25 hours required for a dental hygienist and licensed dental assistant, at least 15 hours must be fundamental activities and no more than ten hours can be elective activities.

Professional development activities are categorized as fundamental or elective activities Fundamental activities for an initial or biennial cycle must directly relate to clinical dental services to patients. Fundamental activities include: clinical subjects. Clinical subjects are covered through seminars, webinars, symposiums, lectures, college courses pertaining to basic sciences, or programs whose contents directly relate to the provision of dental care and treatment to patients. College course credit is limited to five hours for each college course completed within a cycle with a maximum of 15 college credit hours per cycle;

an infection control course. An infection control course is mandatory for each licensee to maintain licensure. The course must primarily address patient safety and health issues

activities approved by the board. Fundamental activities shall be approved by the board only if the board finds the activity contents are directly related to dental care and treatment to patients or public safety and professionalism.

Elective activities for an initial or biennial cycle must directly relate to or support dentistry

Credential Renewal
30 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use Impact CE for renewing your Dental Assistant credential.

Any course accepted by MNBOD is applicable to the Dental Assistant credential.

View Courses

I Haven't Got Time for This Pain - Dental Pain Management for The Entire Team!

Apr 15th, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

Have You Ever Had Déjà-vu? Will Vaping Be Dentistry's Next Tobacco?

Mar 5th, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

Making the Decision to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment: Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training 2026

Feb 25th, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Ethics
Live Event
$57

Making the Decision to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment: Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training 2026

Mar 19th, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Ethics
Live Event
$57

Who Are You Calling Complex : Essential Pharmacology for Treating Medically Complex Dental Patients

Jan 22nd, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

Infection Control/OSHA

3.00 CE credit hours
We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.

Opioid Prescribing

2.00 CE credit hours
We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.

CPR Certification

0.00 CE credit hours
This requirement cannot be completed with online coursework.

I Haven't Got Time for This Pain - Dental Pain Management for The Entire Team!

Apr 15th, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

Have You Ever Had Déjà-vu? Will Vaping Be Dentistry's Next Tobacco?

Mar 5th, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

Making the Decision to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment: Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training 2026

Feb 25th, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Ethics
Live Event
$57

Making the Decision to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment: Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training 2026

Mar 19th, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Ethics
Live Event
$57

Who Are You Calling Complex : Essential Pharmacology for Treating Medically Complex Dental Patients

Jan 22nd, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

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