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Dentistry
Dentistry
Overview
Welcome to the Michigan Board of Dentistry website! Dentistry is regulated by the Department and Board through the Public Health Code and the Dentistry General Rules.
Resources for Dentists
Dentist Licensing Guide and FAQs
Dentist Clinical Academic Limited Licensing Guide and FAQs
Dentist Educational Limited Licensing Guide and FAQs
Dentist Nonclinical Academic Limited Licensing Guide and FAQs
Dentist Specialty Licensing Guide and FAQs
Acceptable Regional Examinations
An Online Resource for Skilled Immigrants
Dentistry 2026 Approved Continuing Education
Dentistry 2025 Approved Continuing Education
Dentistry 2024 Approved Continuing Education
Dentistry 2023 Approved Continuing Education
Dentistry 2022 Approved Continuing Education
Michigan Automated Prescription System (MAPS)
Track Continuing Education Using CE Broker
Certification of Specialty Program
Clinical Academic Limited License Renewal Certification of Appointment
Educational Limited License Renewal Certification of Appointment
NonClinical Academic Limited License Renewal Certification of Appointment
Resources for RDAs
Resources for RDHs
Registered Dental Hygienist Licensing Guide and FAQs
Registered Dental Hygienist Clinical Academic Limited Licensing Guide and FAQs
Registered Dental Hygienist Nonclinical Academic Limited Licensing Guide and FAQs
Registered Dental Hygienist Specialty Certification Licensing Guide and FAQs
Board Information
Other Resources
**Applications for board approved continuing education are now being processed by the Department through CE Broker. Please visit www.cebroker.com to submit your application.
Information for Dentists from MIOSHA
The Michigan Board of Dentistry website provides a comprehensive and structured overview of regulatory and licensing information for dental professionals within the state. The page includes detailed licensing guides for dentists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, covering standard, academic, limited, and specialty licensure pathways, as well as guidance on acceptable regional examinations, approved continuing education, examination resources, and the use of CE Broker for credit tracking. Users may also access the full set of licensing applications and certification forms, including those related to clinical practice experience, anesthesia and nitrous oxide administration, and specialized Registered Dental Assistant functions. In addition, the site outlines the Board’s governance activities, offering publicly available meeting schedules for multiple years, along with corresponding agendas and minutes to ensure transparency in regulatory decision‑making and rule development. These schedules provide dates of upcoming sessions where licensing matters, disciplinary actions, rules updates, and administrative issues are addressed, and are supplemented by materials from the Dentistry Rules Committee and other work groups. The page further links to MIOSHA guidance, applicable sections of the Public Health Code, and dental‑specific administrative rules. A fraud‑prevention notice is also included, advising visitors to verify official communications and avoid responding to unsolicited requests for personal information.