• Michigan Board of Dentistry
Welcome to the Michigan Board of Dentistry website! Our goal is to provide up-to-date information on various topics related to the practice of dentistry in Michigan. We hope you find this information helpful and invite you to check out our website often.

• Dentistry 2012 Board Meetings 

• Dentistry 2011 Approved CE Programs 

• Dentistry 2010 Approved CE Programs 

• Public Health Code - Dentistry Section

• Michigan Automated Prescription System (MAPS)

• Dentistry 2009 Approved CE Programs 

• Dentistry 2008 Approved CE Programs 

• Dental Specialty Advertising 

• Dentistry Guidelines for the Use of Controlled Substances for the Treatment of Pain 

• Dentistry Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes

• Dental Materials Alert

• Endodontics Exam Brochure 2012 

• Orthodontics Exam Brochure 2012 

• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Exam Brochure 2012 

• Periodontics Exam Brochure 2012 

• Dentist CE Requirements 

• RDH and RDA CE Requirements 

• RDA Exam Brochure 

• Local Anesthesia/Nitrous Oxide Administration 

• RDA Exam Task List 

• Explanation of Continuing Education Requirements

• Michigan Board of Dentistry Members

• Administrative Rules

• Registered Dental Assistant Examination

• Dental Specialty Examination

• How do I verify my Michigan license to another state?

• How long are the DDS, RDH and RDA licenses issued for? Can I renew my license early? How will I know when I need to renew?

• If I have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor, will this stop me from obtaining a Michigan license?

• The application asks for the state(s) I have been licensed in and asks for the basis of licensure. What does that mean? What if I'm licensed in more than one state? Do you need verification from all states I have ever held a license in?

• How long will you keep my licensure application on file?

• What happens if my license expires?

• I need to verify whether someone has a license. How can I do that?

• How can I change my name or address?

• How long does it take for your office to receive my correspondence?

• What is the purpose of the different types of applications?

• How long does it take to process my application?

• Is everything in my file complete? How can I find out what is missing?

• I work in more than one location. How can I have my license on display in all of my work areas?

• I know that I have to do continuing education to renew my license. Since this is my first initial license and it's not for a full licensing period, do I need to complete CE's for my first renewal?

• Can I submit the renewal application for my controlled substance license before submitting the renewal for my professional license?

• Can you give me information on my DEA license or how to get a DEA license?

• Do I have to renew my controlled substance (CS) license if I am not currently living in Michigan and my professional license is active? Can I renew the CS license later if I move back to Michigan?

• Do I need a controlled substance license for every location in which I practice?

• My renewal date is coming up soon. I know that the license/registration will be valid until the expiration date after I renew. Since I will be moving next year, I only want to renew it for 1 year. Can I do that?

• Do I need to complete continuing education to renew my license?

• What if I don't earn enough continuing education credits?

• Can I use any additional hours I earned over the required hours for the next renewal period?

• Do I need to submit proof of my continuing education?

• How long do I need to keep my continuing education certificates?

• How To File A Complaint

• Volunteer License Renewal Form for Retired Dentists, Physicians and Podiatrists 

• RDA Verification of Training and Competency in the Application and Removal of a Dental Dam 

• Volunteer Licensure Application Packet for Retired Dentists, Physicians and Podiatrists 

• Disciplinary Limited License Reclassification Application Packet 

• Suspended/Revoked License Reinstatement Application Packet 

• RDA Endorsement Application Packet 

• DDS Endorsement Application Packet 

• RDH Endorsement Application Packet 

• Dentistry CE Program Sponsor Application 

• DDS Specialty Application Packet 

• DDS-Specialty Recertification Application Packet 

• RDA Re-Examination Application Packet 

• RDH Application Packet 

• RDA Application Packet 

• DDS, RDH, RDA Relicensure Application Packet 

• DDS Specialty Re-Exam Application 

• DDS Application Packet 

• RENEWAL-License Renewal Application

• Data Change/Duplicate License Request Form