Dental Assistant / Michigan
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Michigan Dental Assistant License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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Assists dentists during procedures, takes X-rays, and manages patient records.

What the Michigan data shows for Dental Assistants

Michigan sets the entry bar for dental assistants at 1,000 training hours and a passing score on a state-approved exam. A background check is a standard part of the process. The credential is administered under Michigan's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Certificate/Degree".

Budget $100 to get started on a 2-year cycle. Continuing education is not a listed requirement for this profession in Michigan, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

Michigan handles out-of-state credentials on a case-by-case basis instead of a standing reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
47/100
Dental Assistant · Michigan

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training D
1,000 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee C-
$100
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Michigan

Education / Training Hours
Certificate/Degree
1,000 hours
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$100
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Michigan licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Dental Assistant in Michigan? ▼
Michigan requires 1000 education/training hours, passing an exam, and an initial fee of $100. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Dental Assistant in Michigan? ▼
To become a licensed dental assistant in Michigan, you must meet the state's requirements including 1000 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Michigan licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Dental Assistant license to Michigan from another state? ▼
There's no published blanket reciprocity rule for dental assistants in Michigan - applications from other states are reviewed individually. Interstate licensing compacts cover many occupations and may still apply. Reach out to the Michigan licensing board for the current process.
Does Michigan require a background check for Dental Assistant licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the dental assistant licensing process in Michigan. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.

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Dental Assistant in Michigan is one requirement row in a dental assistant-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Michigan licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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