Internationally-Educated Dentists

Path to Licensure Eligibilty

I earned my dental degree outside the United States, and I want to become eligible to apply to be a licensed dentist in the United States.

Program Application Process

• 2 Year Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program
• 4 year Doctor of Dental Medicine Program

Path to Pediatric Dentistry Certification

I earned my dental degree outside the United States, and I am a Pediatric Dentist who wants to qualify for certification by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Program Application Process

• Advanced Placement in Pediatric Dentistry for Internationally-Educated Pediatric Dentists

Path to Specialty Training

I earned my dental degree outside the United States, and I want to study a dental specialty.

Program Application Process

• Endodontics
• Operative and Esthetic Dentistry
• Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
• Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
• Orthodontics
• Periodontics
• Prosthodontics
• Full list of specialties

Our general dental and specialty training programs are designed to prepare dentists to become highly trained general dentists or specialists. To practice dentistry in the United States, individual state requirements for licensure need to be satisfied. For additional information, visit:

• ADA: State Licensure for the International Dentists
• ADA: State Dental Boards