• 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 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

• Dentistry 2008 Board Meetings 

• Dental Materials Alert

• Dentistry 2007 Approved CE Programs 

• Endodontics Exam Brochure 2008 

• Dentistry 2006 Approved CE Programs 

• Prosthodontics Exam Brochure 2008 

• Pediatric Dentistry Exam Brochure 2008 

• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Exam Brochure 2008 

• Periodontics Exam Brochure 2008 

• Orthodontics Exam Brochure 2008 

• Dentist CE Requirements 

• RDH and RDA CE Requirements 

• Dentistry 2005 Approved CE Programs 

• RDA Exam Brochure 

• Local Anesthesia/Nitrous Oxide Administration 

• RDA Exam Task List 

• Public Health Code

• Explanation of Continuing Education Requirements

• Michigan Board of Dentistry Members

• Administrative Rules

• Dental Specialty Examination

• Registered Dental Assistant Examination

• 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?

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

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

• What happens if my license expires?

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

• How can I change my name or address?

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

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

• 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 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?

• Can I pay for the renewal of both my professional license and the controlled substance license with the same check or money order?

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

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

• 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?

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

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

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

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

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

• 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 

• Suspended/Revoked License Reinstatement Application Packet 

• Disciplinary Limited License Reclassification Application Packet 

• DDS Endorsement Application Packet 

• RDA Endorsement Application Packet 

• RDH Endorsement Application Packet 

• Dentistry CE Program Sponsor Application 

• DDS Application Packet 

• RDA Re-Examination Application Packet 

• DDS Specialty Re-Exam Application 

• DDS Specialty Application Packet 

• DDS, RDH, RDA Relicensure Application Packet 

• RDH Application Packet 

• RDA Application Packet 

• DDS-Specialty Recertification Application Packet 

• RENEWAL-License Renewal Application

• Data Change/Duplicate License Request Form