U.S. Licensure for International Dentists
This page is designed to provide general information likely
to be of interest to a dentist, regardless
of nationality, who was educated outside
the United States and Canada and wishes
to obtain a dental license in the U.S.
Sources for more specific information are
identified, where appropriate.
Although every effort is made to have the most current information available, state licensure requirements often change. Therefore it is recommended that you check with the individual state dental board where licensure is desired to obtain the most up-to-date information.
Looking for a quick guide on how to start the licensure process? See the Step-by-Step summary on how an international dentist can obtain dental licensure in the United States:
- Step-by-Step to U.S. Licensure for International Dental Graduates | PDF file/26.5k
Additional information that will be helpful to the international dentist is listed here:
- Accredited Dental Education Programs That Offer Advanced Standing | Microsoft Word file/70k
- International Dentist Programs | PDF file/99k
- Summary of State Educational Requirements for International Dentists | PDF file/68k
- Advanced Dental Education Opportunities for International Dental Graduates | PDF file/72k
- State Membership in the Regional Clinical Dental Testing Agencies | PDF file/44k
Contact information for state boards of dentistry is available at www.aadexam.org.
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