Minnesota dental assisting CE courses

Curated courses matched to Minnesota’s dental assistants renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.

25CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 2026-10-06

Renewal: Biennial professional development cycle coincides with the biennial renewal period (birth-month cycle).

Source: Minnesota Board of Dentistry

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Mandated topics

TopicHoursFrequencyWho
Infection control courseRequired each cycleEach bienniumLicensed dental assistants

Infection control course (Required each cycle, each biennium)

Infection Control in the Dental OfficeFree

dentalcare.com (P&G) · 2h · self-paced · AGD PACE (AGD PACE-approved provider)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Covers CDC guidelines, sterilization, and PPE for dental settings; free certificate on completion.

Infection Prevention and Control UpdateFree

Colgate Oral Health Network · 1h · self-paced · AGD PACE (AGD PACE-approved provider)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free infection prevention refresher with post-test; free account required.

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

Dental Anatomy Review

The DALE Foundation · 2h · self-paced · AGD PACE (DANB affiliate; AGD PACE-approved)

Note: From DANB's affiliate; refresher on dental anatomy and terminology.

Free options

Accredited free courses. Note: free options rarely cover state-specific mandates — verify each mandate is satisfied.

Infection Control in the Dental OfficeFree

dentalcare.com (P&G) · 2h · self-paced · AGD PACE (AGD PACE-approved provider)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Covers CDC guidelines, sterilization, and PPE for dental settings; free certificate on completion.

Infection Prevention and Control UpdateFree

Colgate Oral Health Network · 1h · self-paced · AGD PACE (AGD PACE-approved provider)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free infection prevention refresher with post-test; free account required.

Oral Health and Systemic Health ConnectionsFree

Colgate Oral Health Network · 1h · self-paced · AGD PACE (AGD PACE-approved provider)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free course on the links between oral and systemic health.

Fluoride Therapies in Preventive CareFree

dentalcare.com (P&G) · 1h · self-paced · AGD PACE (AGD PACE-approved provider)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free course on fluoride products and preventive protocols.

Patient Communication for Dental TeamsFree

Viva Learning · 1h · self-paced · AGD PACE (AGD PACE-approved provider)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free course on patient communication and case presentation skills.

dentalcare.com Free CE Course LibraryFree

dentalcare.com (P&G) · 1h · self-paced · AGD PACE (AGD PACE-approved provider)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Large free library of AGD PACE dental CE courses (typically 1–2 hours each).

Colgate Oral Health Network Free CoursesFree

Colgate · 1h · self-paced · AGD PACE (AGD PACE-approved provider)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free dental CE courses from Colgate's professional education platform.

Viva Learning Free Dental CEFree

Viva Learning · 1h · self-paced · AGD PACE (AGD PACE-approved provider)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free dental CE webinars and on-demand courses; free account required.

Nutrition and Oral HealthFree

dentalcare.com (P&G) · 1h · self-paced · AGD PACE (AGD PACE-approved provider)

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free course on nutrition counseling for oral health.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Minnesota dental assistants need?

Minnesota dental assistants need 25 CE hours every 2 years.

What are the mandated CE topics for Minnesota dental assistants renewal?

Each renewal cycle: Infection control course (Required each cycle, Each biennium).

How do I document my dental assisting CE?

Keep completion certificates for every course — most dental boards audit a sample of renewals rather than collecting hours up front. DANB certificants should also log CE in their DANB account if maintaining certification.

When is the Minnesota dental assistants renewal deadline?

Biennial professional development cycle coincides with the biennial renewal period (birth-month cycle).

Disclaimer: CECourse is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any course provider listed on this page. We do not control provider pricing, course availability, content, accreditation status, or board reporting — all of which may change without notice. Course listings are curated for convenience and were last verified on 10-06-2026. Requirements change — always verify current mandates with the Minnesota Board of Dentistry. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.