Missouri dental assisting CE courses

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

16CE hours every 5 yearsBoard-verified 2026-10-06

Renewal: 16 hours completed during the 5-year period immediately preceding permit expiration per 20 CSR 2110-2.120(4)(D).

Source: Missouri Board of Dentistry

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who

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)

$50.00View course →

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dental Materials OverviewFree

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

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free overview of common restorative and preventive dental materials.

Ergonomics for Dental AssistantsFree

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

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free course on posture, positioning, and injury prevention for chairside work.

Caries Risk Assessment and PreventionFree

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

Freefree; account required (free)View course →

Note: Free two-hour course on caries risk assessment and preventive strategies.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Missouri dental assistants need?

Missouri dental assistants need 16 CE hours every 5 years.

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

No specific topic mandates — hours may be earned in board-accepted continuing education topics.

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 Missouri dental assistants renewal deadline?

16 hours completed during the 5-year period immediately preceding permit expiration per 20 CSR 2110-2.120(4)(D).

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 Missouri Board of Dentistry. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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