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Minnesota dental hygienist CE requirements

Dental hygienists in Minnesota: 25 hours / 2 years. Renewal-cycle notes: 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). Dentists & dental therapists: 50 hrs (min 30 fundamental, max 20 elective). Hygienists & licensed dental assistants: 25 hrs (min 15 fundamental, max 10 elective). Mandatory: an infection control course every cycle (must primarily address patient safety/health per 3100.6300 & ch. 6950), PLUS each licensee must complete at least 2 courses from a specified mandatory-topic list each cycle. Dentists holding anesthesia/sedation permits owe an additional 15 hrs in anesthesia topics. No carryover of excess hours. The rule does not itemize a standalone CPR/BLS, opioid, or ethics hour mandate beyond the infection-control + '2-from-the-list' structure. Confirm current role-specific requirements with the Minnesota dental board before renewing.

Requirement summary

25 hours / 2 years

Last verified 2026-07-08. Research confidence: high.

Renewal cycle and mandatory topics

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). Dentists & dental therapists: 50 hrs (min 30 fundamental, max 20 elective). Hygienists & licensed dental assistants: 25 hrs (min 15 fundamental, max 10 elective). Mandatory: an infection control course every cycle (must primarily address patient safety/health per 3100.6300 & ch. 6950), PLUS each licensee must complete at least 2 courses from a specified mandatory-topic list each cycle. Dentists holding anesthesia/sedation permits owe an additional 15 hrs in anesthesia topics. No carryover of excess hours. The rule does not itemize a standalone CPR/BLS, opioid, or ethics hour mandate beyond the infection-control + '2-from-the-list' structure.

Official source

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Open Minnesota board source

References

Educational summary only, not compliance advice. Confirm current role-specific requirements, approved providers, deadlines, and audit rules with the Minnesota board before renewing.