# Minnesota dental CE requirements

Answer: In Minnesota, dentists need 50 hours / 2 years; dental hygienists need 25 hours / 2 years; dental assistants: Licensed Dental Assistants: 25 hours / 2 years (min 15 fundamental, max 10 elective) — same as hygienists. Dental therapists follow the 50-hr dentist track.. Biennial (24-month) cycle ending on the last day of the licensee's birth month in an even- or odd-numbered year (MN Rules 3100.5100). Confirm current requirements with the Minnesota dental board before renewing.

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## Direct answer

In Minnesota, dentists need 50 hours / 2 years; dental hygienists need 25 hours / 2 years; dental assistants: Licensed Dental Assistants: 25 hours / 2 years (min 15 fundamental, max 10 elective) — same as hygienists. Dental therapists follow the 50-hr dentist track.. Biennial (24-month) cycle ending on the last day of the licensee's birth month in an even- or odd-numbered year (MN Rules 3100.5100). Confirm current requirements with the Minnesota dental board before renewing.

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Source citations:
- `CE-MINNESOTA-1` Minnesota dental CE requirement source 1. <https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/3100.5100/>
- `CE-MINNESOTA-2` Minnesota dental CE requirement source 2. <https://mn.gov/boards/dentistry/>

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