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CODA Degree Required (Closed)VERIFIED · May 2026

District of Columbia Dental Licensure
for International Dentists

How an international dentist (IDG) gets licensed to practice in District of Columbia without a US DDS or DMD — sourced from a direct reply from the District of Columbia dental board.

Pathway
CODA Degree Required (Closed)
Scope of practice
Not available to IDGs via residency
Exams required
Not available to IDGs without a CODA pre-doctoral degree
What qualifies you

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

What the District of Columbia board actually said

DC Board of Dentistry (May 2026) returned our eligibility question marked "No" and attached the DC regulations + application checklist: https://dchealth.dc.gov/node/146142

Source: DC Board of Dentistry (dcbod@dc.gov), 2026-05-13

What does NOT qualify in District of Columbia
  • AEGD 1 — DC requires a CODA pre-doctoral DDS/DMD.
  • AEGD 2 — DC requires a CODA pre-doctoral DDS/DMD.
  • GPR 1 — DC requires a CODA pre-doctoral DDS/DMD.
  • GPR 2 — DC requires a CODA pre-doctoral DDS/DMD.
  • ORTHO — DC requires a CODA pre-doctoral DDS/DMD.
  • PERIO — DC requires a CODA pre-doctoral DDS/DMD.
This page was compiled from a direct email exchange with the District of Columbia dental board between May 2026. The board's exact reply is quoted above. Rules change — always reconfirm with the board before applying. See all 50 states →

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Compiled from direct email correspondence with the District of Columbia dental board (May 2026 cycle). Always confirm current requirements with the board before submitting an application.