Michigan dental hygiene CE courses

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

36CE hours every 3 yearsBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: 3-year cycle tied to original licensure date (Elite aggregator notes license expiration varies).

Source: Michigan Board of Dentistry

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
Clinical issues: delivery of care, materials, pharmacology (min 12h)	12 hours	Every renewal	All dental hygienists
Pain & symptom management (min 2h)	2 hours	Every renewal	All dental hygienists
Dental ethics & jurisprudence incl. delegation to allied personnel (min 1h)	1 hour	Every renewal	All dental hygienists
Infection control incl. handpiece sterilization, PPE, CDC guidelines (min 1h)	1 hour	Every renewal	All dental hygienists
Implicit bias training 1h per year of cycle — additional to CE, earns no CE credit	Required	Every renewal	All dental hygienists
Human trafficking identification — 1-time training (may double-count within CE, not additive)	Required	Every renewal	All dental hygienists
Current BLS or ACLS certification w/ hands-on component (required)	Certification	Every renewal	All dental hygienists

Clinical issues: delivery of care, materials, pharmacology (min 12h) (12 hours, every renewal)

Responsible and Effective Opioid Prescribing

NetCE · 3h · self-paced · AGD PACE + ADA CERP (NetCE is an AGD PACE-approved provider; courses also carry ADA CERP credit. Prices shown on the catalog page without login.)

$27.00View course →

Note: Course #55152 in the NetCE Michigan catalog; $27.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards. Counts toward opioid/controlled-substance prescribing requirements in most states.

An Introduction to Substance Use Disorders for Dental ProfessionalsFreeCE Broker

DentalCare.com (Procter & Gamble) · 3h · self-paced · AGD PACE (Nationally approved PACE program provider; course expires 04/14/2027. Approved by the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry for the mandatory opioid-management CE requirement.)

FreeView course →

Note: Free 3-hour course on substance use disorders for dental professionals; Louisiana board-approved for the state's mandatory opioid-management CE requirement.

Pain & symptom management (min 2h) (2 hours, every renewal)

Geriatric Dentistry: Before You Call 911FreeCE Broker

DentalCare.com (Procter & Gamble) · 2h · self-paced · AGD PACE (Nationally approved PACE program provider; course expires 12/28/2028.)

FreeView course →

Note: Free 2-hour course on safely managing older adult and medically complex patients; registration required for the test and certificate.

Viva Learning — Free Live & On-Demand CE WebinarsFree

Viva Learning · 1h · live-webinar · AGD PACE (Nationally approved AGD PACE provider #217544 (approval period 11/1/2025–10/31/2029); also a registered CA Dental Board CE provider.)

FreeFree; hours vary by webinar (typically 1–2 CEU)View course →

Note: Free live-interactive and on-demand CE webinars from expert clinicians; live sessions count as live CE where your board requires it; free account tracks your CE activity.

Medication Use in Dentistry

NetCE · 5h · self-paced · AGD PACE + ADA CERP (NetCE is an AGD PACE-approved provider; courses also carry ADA CERP credit. Prices shown on the catalog page without login.)

$45.00View course →

Note: Course #55254 in the NetCE Michigan catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Dental Treatment of Pediatric & Adolescent Patients

NetCE · 6h · self-paced · AGD PACE + ADA CERP (NetCE is an AGD PACE-approved provider; courses also carry ADA CERP credit. Prices shown on the catalog page without login.)

$54.00View course →

Note: Course #52164 in the NetCE Michigan catalog; $54.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Dental ethics & jurisprudence incl. delegation to allied personnel (min 1h) (1 hour, every renewal)

Dental Ethics: A Brief Review

NetCE · 2h · self-paced · AGD PACE + ADA CERP (NetCE is an AGD PACE-approved provider; courses also carry ADA CERP credit. Prices shown on the catalog page without login.)

$18.00View course →

Note: Course #57424 in the NetCE Michigan catalog; $18.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards. Covers ethics and professional responsibility; confirm with your board if used for a jurisprudence requirement.

Infection control incl. handpiece sterilization, PPE, CDC guidelines (min 1h) (1 hour, every renewal)

Infection Control for Dental Professionals

NetCE · 5h · self-paced · AGD PACE + ADA CERP (NetCE is an AGD PACE-approved provider; courses also carry ADA CERP credit. Prices shown on the catalog page without login.)

$45.00View course →

Note: Course #54052 in the NetCE Michigan catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards. General infection-control course; covers most states' infection-control mandates.

Implicit bias training 1h per year of cycle — additional to CE, earns no CE credit (Required, every renewal)

Implicit Bias: The Michigan Requirement

NetCE · 2h · self-paced · AGD PACE + ADA CERP (NetCE is an AGD PACE-approved provider; courses also carry ADA CERP credit. Prices shown on the catalog page without login.)

$30.00View course →

Note: Course #57441 in the NetCE Michigan catalog; $30.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards. Meets Michigan's implicit-bias training requirement.

Human trafficking identification — 1-time training (may double-count within CE, not additive) (Required, every renewal)

Addressing Human Trafficking: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals

NetCE · 1h · self-paced · AGD PACE + ADA CERP (NetCE is an AGD PACE-approved provider; courses also carry ADA CERP credit. Prices shown on the catalog page without login.)

$15.00View course →

Note: Course #57400 in the NetCE Michigan catalog; $15.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards. Counts toward human-trafficking identification training requirements.

Current BLS or ACLS certification w/ hands-on component (required) (Certification, every renewal)

BLS for Healthcare Providers (in-person class)

American Red Cross · 4h · in-person · AHA/ARC (AHA or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification; hands-on skills session required.)

$99.00In-person classes typically $85–$120; check local pricingView course →

Note: In-person BLS certification with a hands-on skills session — most dental boards do not accept fully-online CPR for this requirement. Counts toward CE in states that allow it.

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

Medication Use in Dentistry

NetCE · 5h · self-paced · AGD PACE + ADA CERP (NetCE is an AGD PACE-approved provider; courses also carry ADA CERP credit. Prices shown on the catalog page without login.)

$45.00View course →

Note: Course #55254 in the NetCE Michigan catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Dental Treatment of Pediatric & Adolescent Patients

NetCE · 6h · self-paced · AGD PACE + ADA CERP (NetCE is an AGD PACE-approved provider; courses also carry ADA CERP credit. Prices shown on the catalog page without login.)

$54.00View course →

Note: Course #52164 in the NetCE Michigan catalog; $54.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 36-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.

NetCE Design-a-Deal: Dental Hygienist CE BundleBundle

NetCE · 30h · self-paced · AGD PACE + ADA CERP (NetCE is an AGD PACE-approved provider; courses also carry ADA CERP credit. Prices shown on the catalog page without login.)

$135.00Up to 15 hours $67.50 · 16–30 hours $135; covers state-mandate coursesView course →

Note: One purchase covering up to 30 hours including Michigan's mandated topics; bundle pricing shown on the catalog page without login.

Free options

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

Geriatric Dentistry: Before You Call 911FreeCE Broker

DentalCare.com (Procter & Gamble) · 2h · self-paced · AGD PACE (Nationally approved PACE program provider; course expires 12/28/2028.)

FreeView course →

Note: Free 2-hour course on safely managing older adult and medically complex patients; registration required for the test and certificate.

An Introduction to Substance Use Disorders for Dental ProfessionalsFreeCE Broker

FreeView course →

Note: Free 3-hour course on substance use disorders for dental professionals; Louisiana board-approved for the state's mandatory opioid-management CE requirement.

Viva Learning — Free Live & On-Demand CE WebinarsFree

Viva Learning · 1h · live-webinar · AGD PACE (Nationally approved AGD PACE provider #217544 (approval period 11/1/2025–10/31/2029); also a registered CA Dental Board CE provider.)

FreeFree; hours vary by webinar (typically 1–2 CEU)View course →

Note: Free live-interactive and on-demand CE webinars from expert clinicians; live sessions count as live CE where your board requires it; free account tracks your CE activity.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Michigan dental hygienists need?

Dental hygienists need 36 CE hours every 3 years.

What are the mandatory CE topics for Michigan dental hygienists renewal?

Required topics include: Clinical issues: delivery of care, materials, pharmacology (min 12h) (12 hours); Pain & symptom management (min 2h) (2 hours); Dental ethics & jurisprudence incl. delegation to allied personnel (min 1h) (1 hour); Infection control incl. handpiece sterilization, PPE, CDC guidelines (min 1h) (1 hour); Implicit bias training 1h per year of cycle — additional to CE, earns no CE credit (Required); Human trafficking identification — 1-time training (may double-count within CE, not additive) (Required); Current BLS or ACLS certification w/ hands-on component (required) (Certification). See the mandated topics table above for the full list, including who each requirement applies to.

Are AGD PACE courses accepted for Michigan dental hygienists renewal?

Yes, in nearly all cases. AGD PACE is the national standard for dental CE and is accepted by almost all state dental boards. Confirm any state-specific mandate wording with the board before purchasing.

When is the Michigan dental hygienists renewal deadline?

3-year cycle tied to original licensure date (Elite aggregator notes license expiration varies).

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

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