the usa licensing pathways for international and foreign trained dentists
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LICENSING FOR INTERNATIONAL AND FOREIGN TRAINED DENTISTS
Akram Sannaa, DDS
President GSDM Advanced Standing Class of 2016
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La la la la laI knew how
get a license because I listened to
Akram
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YaaaayI’m
Getting My
License
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The License Pathways For FTDs
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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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AGD OP
AGD OM
AGD DA
AEGD
GPR
PROS
PERIO
PED
CF-ORTHO
ORTHO
CF-OMS
OMS
OMR
OMP
ENDO
DPH
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
8 (n=9)
6 (n=7)
1 (n=9)
23 (n=91)
21 (n=183)
38 (n=55)
43 (n=56)
24 (n=77)
3 (n=4)46 (n=66)
2 (n=9)
15 (n=101)7 (n=8)
8 (n=16)
39 (n=56)
Number of Programs that Admit International Dental School Graduates without a U.S. Dental License
Type
of P
rogr
am
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
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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
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Applications1, Enrollment, Graduates, and Number of Accredited Advanced Dental Education Programs, 2014-15
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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?
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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
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2 years DDS/DMD 2 years DDS/DMD + One year of AEGD/GPR
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“It is our choices, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”
J. K Rowling
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Regional Dental Licensing Exams
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State Dental Boards: Clinical Exams* for Initial Dental Licensure As compiled in 2016.
Source : www.ADA.ORG
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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
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ALWAYS ASK FOR HELP
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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.
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• 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: [email protected]
IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION
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• 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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Dentist to Dentist Advice By Dr. Ziad Hinnawi
www.d2dadvice.c
om
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