InternationalDMD.com
  • Home
  • Phase I: Applications
    • Step 1: Finish Your International Dental Degree
    • Step 2: ECE Evaluation
    • Step 3: TOEFL
    • Step 4: NBDE I & II
    • Step 5: CAAPID >
      • Personal Statement
      • CV >
        • Research
        • Externships and Internships
        • Higher Studies
        • Volunteering and Community Service
      • Letters of Recommendation
    • Step 6: Submitting Your Applications
  • Phase II: Interviews
    • Step 1: Interview
    • Step 2: Bench Test
  • Other
    • List of Dental Schools with Advanced Standing Programs
    • Citizenship, Greencard, Etc.
    • Approximate Application Cost
    • Alternatives to Advanced Standing DMD/DDS
    • Residency
    • Licensure Examinations
    • Miscellaneous Advice
  • iDMD Certified Courses
    • Bench Prep Course
    • Interview Prep Course
    • Combined Bench Prep + Interview Course
  • Contact
InternationalDMD.com                   
  • This site is a guide for international dentists who want  to practice dentistry in the United States of America

How do I  practice dentistry in the USA?
  • In order to practice dentistry in the United States, you will need:
    1. A DMD or DDS degree from an accredited institution
    2. Successful completion of the National Board Dental Examinations (NBDE) Parts I and II
    3. Successful completion of a licensure examination- CDCA, WREB, or ADEX​
                                *Following completion of these 3 requisites, one can apply to any individual state dental board to obtain licensure in a state in the US

DMD/DDS Degree
  • The DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) and DMD (Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry or Doctor of Dental Medicine) are equivalent degrees and hold the exact same value.
  • Normally, a DMD or DDS course is 4 years for American students, however,  many American dental schools offer Advanced Standing Programs​ which allow internationally-trained dentists to obtain a DMD or DDS in 2-3 years.

Admission Process
  • The admission process for an Advanced Standing DMD/DDS Program can be divided into the following phases :
    • Phase I: Applications
    • Phase II: Interviews
  • There are Alternatives to Advanced Standing DMD/DDS for those who want to practice in the US without obtaining a DMD or DDS, however, there are limitations on where and what one can practice if this route is selected.

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Contact information:
Email: internationalDMD@gmail.com
New Orleans, LA USA 70115
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  • Home
  • Phase I: Applications
    • Step 1: Finish Your International Dental Degree
    • Step 2: ECE Evaluation
    • Step 3: TOEFL
    • Step 4: NBDE I & II
    • Step 5: CAAPID >
      • Personal Statement
      • CV >
        • Research
        • Externships and Internships
        • Higher Studies
        • Volunteering and Community Service
      • Letters of Recommendation
    • Step 6: Submitting Your Applications
  • Phase II: Interviews
    • Step 1: Interview
    • Step 2: Bench Test
  • Other
    • List of Dental Schools with Advanced Standing Programs
    • Citizenship, Greencard, Etc.
    • Approximate Application Cost
    • Alternatives to Advanced Standing DMD/DDS
    • Residency
    • Licensure Examinations
    • Miscellaneous Advice
  • iDMD Certified Courses
    • Bench Prep Course
    • Interview Prep Course
    • Combined Bench Prep + Interview Course
  • Contact