Missouri Dentist CE

How many CE hours do Missouri dentists need?

Missouri dentist CE totals 50 hours of continuing education every 2 years. Every Missouri dental license runs on the same statewide schedule: the current block is December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2026, the next block runs December 1, 2026 through November 30, 2028, and every license expires November 30 of each even-numbered year ( 20 CSR 2110-2.071 ; Missouri Dental Board ). At least 40 of the 50 hours must relate to the treatment, health and safety of the individual dental patient. One hour is credited per 50 to 60 minutes of contact instruction, and up to 25 excess hours carry forward into the next 2-year block ( 20 CSR 2110-2.240 ). Finish all 50 with the Missouri dentist CE package . Looking for a different license? See Missouri dental hygienist CE .

Which CE topics are required for Missouri dentists?

Missouri names no specific CE topic for general dentists. The one universal requirement is current BLS or ACLS certification (or a Board-approved equivalent), a standing condition of every renewal ( 20 CSR 2110-2.071 ). Dentists with a deep sedation, general anesthesia or moderate sedation permit also need 15 hours of airway management CE every 5 years and current ACLS ( 20 CSR 2110-4 ). Our 4-hour airway management course covers 4 of the 15 hours. A dentist with a DEA registration completes the federal DEA MATE training once ( DEA MATE Act FAQ ). Missouri sets no live or in-person minimum, so all 50 hours can be completed online.

Does Missouri accept AGD PACE credit?

Missouri requires CE that meets 20 CSR 2110-2.240 ( 20 CSR 2110-2.240 ). AchieveCE is an AGD PACE approved provider (ID# 386503). Confirm that a specific course qualifies with the Missouri Dental Board , and contact us if you need the AGD PACE details for your records.

Does Missouri use CE Broker?

Yes. A rule amendment effective October 30, 2025 requires every dentist to provide CE completion documentation to the Board's continuing education management system, CE Broker, before the license expires or during renewal ( 20 CSR 2110-2.071 ; Missouri Dental Association ). AchieveCE reports your completions to CE Broker and AGD PACE within 24 business hours, and your certificate is available the moment you finish a course. Missouri also requires you to keep your own CE records for at least 6 years ( 20 CSR 2110-2.240 ). Our support team is on live chat, email, and phone, 7 days a week.

Do newly licensed Missouri dentists need CE for their first renewal?

It depends on how you were licensed. A dentist licensed by competency examination is exempt for the rest of the block in which the license was issued. A dentist licensed by credentials in the second year of the block owes 25 of the 50 hours, and one licensed by credentials in the first year owes all 50. Residents and fellows are exempt through the end of the block that contains their graduation date, and a dentist who earns ADA-recognized specialty board diplomate status during the period is deemed to have 50 hours ( 20 CSR 2110-2.240 ).

Other Missouri dental licenses: Missouri dental hygienist CE . Try Free dental CE before you buy, and browse every state and license in our CE course finder .

Last verified: October 25, 2026

Sources

• 20 CSR 2110-2, Missouri Dental Board (Missouri Secretary of State, Code of State Regulations)

• 20 CSR 2110-4, Sedation and Anesthesia Permits

• Missouri Dental Board

• Missouri Dental Association, CE Broker for Licensees

• DEA Diversion Control Division, MATE Act Training FAQ

• CE Broker, Boards and Regulating Entities