{"id":1411,"date":"2026-01-20T22:21:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T22:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/?p=1411"},"modified":"2026-04-01T17:08:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T17:08:57","slug":"2026-michigan-dental-assistant-license-renewal-complete-guide-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/2026\/01\/20\/2026-michigan-dental-assistant-license-renewal-complete-guide-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Michigan Dental Assistants Need CE for License Renewal in 2026? (Complete Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Question:<\/strong> Is implicit bias training mandatory for Michigan Registered Dental Assistants in 2026?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Yes. Michigan Registered Dental Assistants (RDAs) renewing in 2026 must complete <strong>3 hours of implicit bias training<\/strong> per 3-year license cycle (approximately 1 hour per year). This training is <strong>in addition<\/strong> to the standard 36 CE hours required for renewal and must cover definitions of implicit and explicit bias, health-care disparities, affected populations (race, ethnicity, gender, SES), and mitigation strategies. The governing rule for this requirement is <strong>Michigan Rule R 338.7004<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Renew Now CE provides an Instant Certificate for immediate license submission.<br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/course-details\/182?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Enroll Now \u2013 $95 \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"sk-ww-google-reviews\" data-embed-id=\"25614990\"><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/widgets.sociablekit.com\/google-reviews\/widget.js\" defer><\/script>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quick-facts\">Quick Facts <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s your quick look at what you need for&nbsp;<strong>2026 renewal as a Michigan Registered Dental Assistant (RDA):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Renewal frequency:<\/strong>&nbsp;Every&nbsp;<strong>3 years<\/strong>&nbsp;for RDAs in Michigan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total CE hours required:<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>36 hours<\/strong>&nbsp;every 3-year cycle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Live \/ interactive minimum:<\/strong>&nbsp;At least&nbsp;<strong>12 of those 36 hours<\/strong>&nbsp;must be live or interactive; the rest may be online or asynchronous.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Implicit bias training:<\/strong>&nbsp;In addition to the 36 hours, RDAs must complete&nbsp;<strong>3 hours (1 hour per year of the cycle)<\/strong>&nbsp;of implicit bias training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Renewal deadlines:<\/strong>&nbsp;Based on your license cycle (see your renewal notice from LARA).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Renewal fee:<\/strong>&nbsp;Check the latest fee with the&nbsp;<strong>Michigan Board of Dentistry \/ LARA<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 typically listed in the official guide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>First-time renewal exemptions:<\/strong>&nbsp;If licensed for less than a full 3-year cycle, some CE hours may be prorated, but the implicit bias training still applies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/course-details\/182?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Get the $95 Implicit Bias Package \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ce-requirements-deep-dive\">CE Requirements Deep Dive <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-exactly-do-you-need\">What exactly do you need?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For a&nbsp;<strong>Michigan Registered Dental Assistant<\/strong>&nbsp;renewing in 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>36 total hours<\/strong>&nbsp;of continuing education (CE) over the 3-year license cycle \u2014 your baseline requirement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Of those 36 hours:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>12 hours minimum<\/strong>&nbsp;must be live or interactive (in-person or live webinar).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Up to&nbsp;<strong>18 hours<\/strong>&nbsp;may be online or asynchronous (if approved).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Implicit bias training requirement:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Starting June 1, 2022, all licensed health-care professionals (including dental assistants) must complete&nbsp;<strong>3 hours of implicit bias training per license period<\/strong>&nbsp;(\u2248 1 hour per year of the cycle).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training must cover implicit bias definitions, equitable access, diversity, and include pre\/post-testing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Update (2023):<\/strong>&nbsp;Implicit bias hours&nbsp;<strong>do not count toward the 36-hour general CE total.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-approved-subject-areas-amp-providers\">Approved Subject Areas &amp; Providers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Courses must be approved by nationally recognized organizations (e.g.,&nbsp;<strong>ADA CERP, ANCC<\/strong>) or by the&nbsp;<strong>Michigan Board of Dentistry<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For implicit bias training, providers must address:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Definition of implicit and explicit bias<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health-care disparities and access issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Populations affected (race, ethnicity, gender, SES)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strategies to mitigate bias in clinical decision-making<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Renew Now CE<\/strong>&nbsp;offers:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>3.0 CE credits<\/strong>&nbsp;(for dental professionals) via ADA CERP \/ ANCC \/ ACCME accreditation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provider approval:&nbsp;<strong>ANCC P0557 \/ MI Board 50-18921<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/course-details\/182?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Secure Your Implicit Bias CE Now \u2013 $95 \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-renewal-process-step-by-step\">Renewal Process Step-by-Step <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pre-renewal-checklist\">Pre-renewal checklist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Confirm your license expiration date and renewal cycle with the&nbsp;<strong>Michigan Board of Dentistry<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify you have:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>36 total CE hours (12 live minimum)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 hours implicit bias training (approved provider)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current CPR\/BLS card (if required)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any other required courses: pain management, ethics\/jurisprudence, infection control, human trafficking (one-time)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download and store all certificates of completion (CE and implicit bias) \u2014 you may be audited.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-online-renewal-process\">Online renewal process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log into the Michigan Board of Dentistry\u2019s renewal portal through LARA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter CE hours and upload certificates as required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm implicit bias provider name, completion date, hours earned, and certificate number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay the renewal fee electronically and submit before the deadline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-record-keeping-amp-audit-preparation\">Record-keeping &amp; audit preparation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Retain CE certificates for&nbsp;<strong>at least 4 years<\/strong>&nbsp;beyond renewal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If audited, be prepared to submit:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Copies of CE certificates (provider, hours, dates)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of implicit bias training (provider, accreditation, hours)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a provider like&nbsp;<strong>Renew Now CE<\/strong>, whose certificates list provider ID (<strong>ANCC P0557<\/strong>) and Michigan compliance details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/course-details\/182?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Enroll Today \u2013 $95 \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-common-mistakes-amp-solutions\">Common Mistakes &amp; Solutions <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mistake 1:<\/strong>&nbsp;Waiting until the last minute<br><strong>Solution:<\/strong>&nbsp;Start your implicit bias module and CE early to avoid time pressure and late fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mistake 2:<\/strong>&nbsp;Choosing a non-approved provider<br><strong>Solution:<\/strong>&nbsp;Select accredited providers with listed IDs (<strong>ANCC P0557<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>MI Board 50-18921<\/strong>).&nbsp;<strong>Renew Now CE<\/strong>&nbsp;meets all criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mistake 3:<\/strong>&nbsp;Counting implicit bias hours toward the 36 CE total<br><strong>Solution:<\/strong>&nbsp;As of Oct 2 2023, implicit bias hours&nbsp;<strong>cannot<\/strong>&nbsp;count toward the 36 required CE hours \u2014 they are in addition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mistake 4:<\/strong>&nbsp;Poor record-keeping<br><strong>Solution:<\/strong>&nbsp;Save certificates clearly (e.g., \u201cMI-RDA_ImplicitBias2026_RenewNowCE.pdf\u201d) and back them up digitally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mistake 5:<\/strong>&nbsp;Taking irrelevant CE courses<br><strong>Solution:<\/strong>&nbsp;Focus on approved topics (assisting techniques, infection control, ethics, pain management) and ensure 12 live hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-professional-development-value\">Professional Development Value <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Completing your renewal isn\u2019t just compliance \u2014 it\u2019s career investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gain awareness of how implicit bias affects patient communication and care outcomes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employers value assistants who stay ahead on CE and diversity training \u2014 it can open advancement opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patients trust teams who show respect and inclusion \u2014 you enhance both comfort and care quality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using a trusted provider means less stress over compliance and more focus on clinical skill.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/course-details\/182?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Invest in Your Career \u2013 $95 \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-special-situations-faq\">Special Situations FAQ <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong>&nbsp;What if this is my first-time renewal (licensed less than a full 3-year cycle)?<br><strong>A:<\/strong>&nbsp;You still need implicit bias training. The 36 hours may be prorated, but implicit bias is not exempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong>&nbsp;I\u2019m licensed in multiple states \u2014 does Michigan\u2019s implicit bias rule apply only to MI?<br><strong>A:<\/strong>&nbsp;Yes. Rule&nbsp;<strong>R 338.7004<\/strong>&nbsp;applies to your Michigan license only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong>&nbsp;What if I\u2019m on active military duty or deployed?<br><strong>A:<\/strong>&nbsp;You may receive a temporary extension but must complete training upon return. Contact&nbsp;<strong>LARA<\/strong>&nbsp;for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong>&nbsp;What happens if I\u2019m audited and missing hours?<br><strong>A:<\/strong>&nbsp;You must submit proof of completion from approved providers or complete additional CE plus fees for reinstatement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong>&nbsp;I renewed late \u2014 what then?<br><strong>A:<\/strong>&nbsp;Late renewals often incur fees or reinstatement requirements. Complete your CE on time to avoid delays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Why Renew Now CE is the Smart Choice for Your License Renewal Continuing Education:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Complete Your CE Requirements Today \u2014 No Subscriptions, No Stress<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trusted by 100,000+ Clinicians Nationwide:<\/strong>&nbsp;Fast, accurate, and easy \u2014 with thousands of verified 5-star reviews.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buy Only What You Need:<\/strong>&nbsp;Choose a single course or a complete state bundle \u2014 no subscriptions, no upsells, no wasted hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Instant Certificate:<\/strong>&nbsp;Finish your CE today and download your certificate immediately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Real Human Support:<\/strong>&nbsp;Get quick, reliable help from our U.S.-based team whenever you need it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/course-details\/182?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Enroll Now \u2013 Get Certified for $95 \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong>&nbsp;Requirements for licensure renewal are subject to change by the&nbsp;<strong>Michigan Board of Dentistry<\/strong>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<strong>Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)<\/strong>. Always verify your specific cycle and CE requirements via the official board website before registering for courses. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Question: Is implicit bias training mandatory for Michigan Registered Dental Assistants in 2026? Answer: Yes. Michigan Registered Dental Assistants (RDAs) renewing in 2026 must complete 3 hours of implicit bias training per 3-year license cycle (approximately 1 hour per year). This training is in addition to the standard 36 CE hours required for renewal and &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/2026\/01\/20\/2026-michigan-dental-assistant-license-renewal-complete-guide-requirements\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Do Michigan Dental Assistants Need CE for License Renewal in 2026? 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