How many credits are required by the MCE Rules?
Dentists must accumulate 60 hours of acceptable continuing education in a three-year period preceding license renewal, in addition to a current CPR certification. Registered Dental Hygienists and Registered Dental Assistants are required to have 36 credits accumulated in and a current CPR certification.
Must I submit my course vouchers and certificates with my license renewal?
No. By submitting your license renewal application, you automatically attest to having complied with the MCE requirements. Records must be maintained for four years from the date of application. Historically, 5 to 10 percent of each year’s license renewals will be audited. At that time, records of MCE activities must be presented to demonstrate compliance.
What are the consequences of failure to meet the MCE requirements?
Failure to maintain evidence of compliance and to submit the evidence upon demand may result in fines, reprimand, probation and/or license suspension.
Consideration may be granted in the form of a waiver by the Michigan Board of Dentistry in selected instances of disability, active military service, prolonged periods out of the country, etc. You may request and fill out a waiver application from the Michigan Board of Dentistry at the time of license renewal if necessary. Do not submit renewal notice and fee until the board acts upon the waiver. Waivers in advance of license renewal are not granted.
How many credits are required by the MCE Rules?
Dentists must accumulate 60 hours of acceptable continuing education in a three-year period preceding license renewal, in addition to a current CPR certification. Registered Dental Hygienists and Registered Dental Assistants are required to have 36 credits accumulated in and a current CPR certification.
Must I submit my course vouchers and certificates with my license renewal?
No. By submitting your license renewal application, you automatically attest to having complied with the MCE requirements. Records must be maintained for four years from the date of application. Historically, 5 to 10 percent of each year’s license renewals will be audited. At that time, records of MCE activities must be presented to demonstrate compliance.
What are the consequences of failure to meet the MCE requirements?
Failure to maintain evidence of compliance and to submit the evidence upon demand may result in fines, reprimand, probation and/or license suspension.
Consideration may be granted in the form of a waiver by the Michigan Board of Dentistry in selected instances of disability, active military service, prolonged periods out of the country, etc. You may request and fill out a waiver application from the Michigan Board of Dentistry at the time of license renewal if necessary. Do not submit renewal notice and fee until the board acts upon the waiver. Waivers in advance of license renewal are not granted.