Licensure guide

AEGD/GPR pathway — UConn AEGD sponsors J-1 for IDGs and is named in NY's school-affiliated AEGD list. Exact CT eligibility rules pending board confirmation.

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Two years of general or advanced general training (AEGD/GPR) with clinicals qualifies for a full general license; OR completion of an Illinois-approved specialty program for a specialty license. A 1-year program does not qualify.

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Per Iowa Admin. Code 481—572.4(153), a foreign-school graduate demonstrates education substantially equivalent to a DDS/DMD by ONE of: (1) ≥2 academic years of undergraduate supplemental dental education at an accredited school + an equivalent degree; (2) a postgraduate general practice residency of AT LEAST ONE academic year at an accredited dental college; or (3) a board-approved credential evaluation showing substantial equivalency (no residency required).

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GP track: at least 2 consecutive years in no more than 2 CODA general-practice post-grad programs. Specialty track: 2 consecutive years at the same institution. Practice is restricted to the field of training.

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Per Miss. Code Ann. § 73-9-23(3), a graduate of a non-ADA-accredited foreign dental school may be licensed by examination (full general dentistry) with: 6 full academic years of postsecondary study + graduation from a recognized foreign dental school; prior license/admission to practice in that country; AND at least 2 full-time years of postdoctoral education in a CODA-accredited program (AEGD/GPR/specialty) completed after the dental degree.

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Two stages required: (1) 2 yrs additional dental education in general dentistry at a CODA-accredited US/Canadian dental school (AEGD permitted ONLY if affiliated with a registered/accredited dental school per §61.1(b)); (2) a separate 1-yr GPR/AEGD OR a CODA specialty residency.

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Per Ohio Admin. Code 4715-18-01, a graduate of a non-CODA-accredited school must complete at least 2 years of clinical training in general dentistry in a CODA-accredited GPR or AEGD program. Both 2-year AEGD and 2-year GPR qualify.

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Per 18VAC60-21-200: a 12-month post-doctoral advanced general dentistry program (AEGD/GPR) OR a 24-month post-doctoral specialty program with a clinical component qualifies for unrestricted licensure.

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Per WAC 246-817-160, a graduate of a non-accredited school must complete at least 2 additional predoctoral or postdoctoral academic years of dental education; education completed after July 1, 2018 must be in a CODA-accredited US/Canadian program and include clinical training. A single 1-year AEGD/GPR is NOT sufficient — two years are required.

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CODA specialty residency in one of the ADA-recognized specialties (MN Rule 3100.7000 Subp 1) → specialty license. AEGD and GPR do NOT qualify regardless of length.

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CODA specialty residency in one of the 12 ADA-recognized specialties. AEGD/GPR do NOT qualify.

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License by Credentials: an ADA-recognized SPECIALTY certificate from a CODA-accredited post-graduate program may substitute for the CODA dental degree. A general AEGD/GPR does NOT qualify. Also available: an Instructor's license (faculty-only, practice restricted to the school).

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CODA-accredited specialty residency only. AEGD and GPR are explicitly NOT eligible for any Oklahoma license.

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Foreign Educated Graduate (FEG) pathway: 2-year CODA-accredited specialty residency. AEGD/GPR alone do NOT qualify as the FEG education requirement.

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Limited General License (LGL) pathway: FCSA transcript+syllabus evaluation establishing ≥ 204.5 credit equivalency (≥ 163.5 clinical/lab + ≥ 41 non-clinical) → 3 consecutive years of supervised practice with a favorable recommendation → petition for unrestricted license.

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Universal Recognition only. Applicant must (a) hold a full, active dental license in another US state for ≥ 1 year and (b) provide proof of Arizona residency.

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UF Hialeah ProDH 24-month supplemental general dentistry program. AEGD/GPR/specialty residencies do NOT independently qualify in Florida.

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Educational equivalency review: WES or ECE transcript evaluation + verification of post-graduate advanced clinical training + verification of post-graduate clinical practice (with equivalent license) within the past 3 years.

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University of Michigan ITDP (28-month program) → earns a DDS degree, which then qualifies the applicant for the standard Michigan licensure track.

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Foreign graduates must complete at least two academic years of formal clinical training at a US/Canadian CODA-accredited institution AND be awarded a DMD/DDS from that institution. A residency does NOT substitute for the CODA degree.

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Applicant must be a graduate of a dental school that was CODA-accredited at the time of graduation (12 AAC 28.938). Foreign education and residencies do NOT qualify.

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A foreign-school graduate is NOT eligible until completing a minimum of 2 academic years at a Board-approved US dental college and being awarded a DMD/DDS. A CODA residency alone does not qualify. After the US degree: Licensure by ADEX or Licensure by Residency. Alternatively, if already holding an active unrestricted license in another US state, Licensure by Credential.

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CODA-accredited DDS/DMD required. Residency does NOT substitute.

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For full Dentist (DT) license: CODA-accredited DDS/DMD strictly required. CODA-accredited AEGD/GPR/specialty residency is NOT accepted in lieu of the degree.

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Graduation with a DDS or DMD from a CODA-approved institution is a prerequisite to applying. A CODA residency does NOT substitute.

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CODA-accredited DDS/DMD (or Canadian-accredited equivalent) is the statutory educational requirement. Residency does NOT substitute.

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CODA-accredited DDS/DMD required. CODA-accredited residency does NOT convert a foreign degree into an equivalent CODA pre-doctoral degree.

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Per 37-4-302, MCA: CODA-accredited program required. MT may license by reciprocity if the applicant already holds a license in a state that MT deems substantially equivalent.

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No direct route from a foreign degree + residency. Two narrow options: (1) a dental faculty license; or (2) reciprocity under Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-129.02 if you hold a dental license in another US state for 1 year — and you must relocate to Nebraska within 6 months of licensure.

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CODA-accredited DDS/DMD required. Residency does NOT substitute.

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Only two pathways: (1) reciprocity/endorsement — requires a current full, unrestricted, discipline-free US license in a qualifying jurisdiction; or (2) examination — requires a DMD/DDS from a CODA-accredited school (Canadian-accredited accepted). Foreign degrees are not accepted, and an ECE evaluation is explicitly not accepted. SSN required.

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CODA-accredited DMD/DDS required (transcript must show CODA accreditation + conferred degree). AEGD does NOT substitute. ADEX clinical exam separately required.

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Per SC §40-15-140: CODA-accredited program required. Residency does NOT substitute.

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