the usa licensing pathways for international and foreign trained dentists

LICENSING FOR INTERNATIONAL AND FOREIGN TRAINED DENTISTS

Akram Sannaa, DDS

President GSDM Advanced Standing Class of 2016

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The License Pathways For FTDs

THE LICENSE PATHWAYS FOR FTDS

• Each state has its own licensure requirements and application process. It is very important to know the requirements in the state where you wish to become licensed prior to applying to an educational program to make sure it will meet the educational requirement.

The License Pathways For FTDs # States

No additional education 1 MNLimited license 1 MA

One year of AEGD/GPR programs

1 VA

Two years of AEGD/GPR or Postdoctoral programs

8 FL, IN, KY, OH, OR, VA, WA, WI

Two years or more of post-doctoral education

3 IL, MI , TX

Two years DDS/DMD program

51 AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO,CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID,IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI,

MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, WI,

WYTwo years DDS/DMD

program+

One year of AEGD/GPR

2 NY, CA

No additional educationLimited license1 year of AEGD/GPR 2 years of AEGD/GPR or post docTwo years or more of post-doctoral Two years DDS/DMD programTwo years DDS/DMD program + One year of AEGD/GPR

The License Pathways For

FTDs # States

No additional education 1 MN

Limited license 1 MA

One year of AEGD/GPR programs

1 VA

Two years of AEGD/GPR or Postdoctoral programs

8 FL, IN, KY, OH, OR, VA, WA, WI

Two years or more of post-doctoral education

3 IL, MI , TX

No additional educationLimited license1 year of AEGD/GPR 2 years of AEGD/GPR or post docTwo years or more of post-doctoral

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Number of Programs that Admit International Dental School Graduates without a U.S. Dental License

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Source: American Dental Association, Health Policy Institute, 2014-15 Survey of Advanced Dental Education.©2015 American Dental Association

Number of Accredited Programs1 that Admit International Dental School Graduates without a U.S. Dental License,

2014-15

Source: American Dental Association, Health Policy Institute, 2014-15 Survey of Advanced Dental Education.©2015 American Dental Association

Number of International Dental School Graduates Enrolled in Accredited Advanced Dental Education Programs 2014-15

Applications1, Enrollment, Graduates, and Number of Accredited Advanced Dental Education Programs, 2014-15

Number Perio Programs that Admit FTDs without a U.S. Dental License

43

Number of FTDs Enrolled in Accredited Perio Programs 2014/2015 200

Total Number of Applicants Enrolled in an Accredited Perio Programs, 2014-15

563

Percentage of FTDs Enrolled in Accredited Perio Programs 2014/2015

%35.5

What are The Chances for International Dental School Graduates to be Enrolled in an Accredited Periodontics

Programs?

The License Pathways For FTDs # States

Two years DDS/DMD program

51 AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO,CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID,IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI,

MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, WI,

WYTwo years DDS/DMD

program+

One year of AEGD/GPR

2 NY, CA

2 years DDS/DMD 2 years DDS/DMD + One year of AEGD/GPR

“It is our choices, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”

J. K Rowling

THE LIMITED LICENSE ALLOWS YOU TO PERFORM ALL THE DUTIES OF A DENTIST BUT ONLY IN A SPECIFICALLY NAMED PRISON, HOSPITAL, SCHOOL, OR PUBLIC CLINIC UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A REGISTERED DENTIST.

PRACTICE IN A PRIVATE OFFICE IS NOT PERMITTED.

The Limited License

Limited License Requirements (1) :

An application including CORI request form.

Secured employment.

A non-refundable licensing fee of $90.00.

Proof of the diploma in dentistry with a certified translation.

Certificate in CPR/AED or current certificate in BLS.

Limited License Requirements (2) :

TOEFL or IELTS certificate for international dentist.

A physician’s statement attesting to the health of the applicant.

Certified letters of standing from all jurisdictions.

A practice history, if applicable.

A report from the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) Self-query.

Limited License Requirements (3) :

A statement disclosing any disciplinary action against the applicant.

Proof satisfactory of good moral character.

Successful completion of the Massachusetts Dental Ethics and Jurisprudence Examination.

A passport-size photograph in color (2x2).

An affidavit, signed and witnessed by a Notary Public.

Regional Dental Licensing Exams

State Dental Boards: Clinical Exams* for Initial Dental Licensure As compiled in 2016.

Source : www.ADA.ORG

Delaware is the only jurisdiction that administers their own clinical exam. The remaining boards contract that responsibility to one of the five regional testing agencies.

Clinical Licensing Exam States# feesCITAwww.citaexam.com 43 $3,150 CRDTSwww.crdts.org

37 $2,195CDCA

www.CDCAexams.org 45 $2,085

SRTAwww.srta.org 33 $2,400WREBwww.wreb.org 38 $2,640Delaware Board of Dentistry

1$257

ALWAYS ASK FOR HELP

Tips for Foreign Trained Dentist 1. Find a mentor.

2. Finish Your Boards.3. Improve your English and get more than a 100/120 in TOEFL.4. DO a lot of assisting, shadowing, observerships & externships.5. Volunteer in Research projects.6. Volunteer in outreach activities.7. Be involved in the dental society

around you.8. Watch out for deadlines.9. Team up with other FTDs.10. Be different.

• State Boards of Dentistry:www.dentalboards.org

• State and Regional Testing Agencies: • Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations: For information about the National Board Examinations

http://www.ada.org/prof/ed/testing/natboard/index.asp.• Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE):www.ece.org or e-mail: eval@ece.org

IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION

• Dental Schools in the U.S. and Canada: For the most current information go to ADA website : www.ada.org/prof/ed• American Student Dental Association

(ASDA): www.ASDAnet.org

• U.S. Citizens and Immigration Services http://www.uscis.gov• U.S. Dept. of State Bureau of Consular Affairs http://travel.state.gov/

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