Introduction........................................................................................................................................................................................................................1 Admission to the United States.................................................................................................................................................................. 2 Steps to Dental Licensure in the United States....................................................................................................................... 3 Applying to a Dental Education Program.......................................................................................... 5 State Dental Licensure Requirements..............................................................................................11 National Board Dental Examinations (NBDE)...............................................................................11 Education Requirement.....................................................................................................................12 Clinical Examination Requirement...................................................................................................13 Applying for a License........................................................................................................................14 Temporary Provisional Licensure.....................................................................................................15 Appendix A: Accredited Dental Education Programs that May Grant Advanced Standing Status to International Graduates or Have International Dentist Programs (IDP).....................................................................................................................16 Appendix B: Advanced Dental Education Programs that May Accept International Dental Graduates ........................................................................................................................ 20 Appendix C: Web Resources...................................................................................................................................................................... 29 Appendix D: ADA Resources...................................................................................................................................................................... 31 Appendix E: Glossary of Terms............................................................................................................................................................... 33 Disclaimer: This publication of the American Dental Association is offered as information only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice. Persons reviewing and using these materials should consult with their own professional advisors for such advice. . This information was last updated in March 2015. © 2015 American Dental Association The ADA Practical Guide for International Dentists U.S. Dental Licensure and Testing Requirements Table of Contents