What CE categories are required for expanded function dental assistants in Missouri?

Patient treatment / health / safety: 16 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

Missouri Dental Assisting CE category requirements

How the 16 CE hours every 5 years breaks down by category for expanded function dental assistants in Missouri, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Patient treatment / health / safety

16h

All 16 hrs directly related to patient treatment/health/safety; current AHA BLS (in-person skills) required. Board-issued permit in 5 categories: restorative I/II, removable, fixed, orthodontic; proposed Periodontal EFDA rule (comments due 10/15/2026).

Official source: Missouri Dental Board

Full requirements: Missouri Dental Assisting CE requirements
When it's due: Missouri Dental Assisting license renewal deadline
What it costs: Missouri Dental Assisting license renewal fees
Audits & penalties: Missouri Dental Assisting CE audits & penalties

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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