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Idaho Dental Licensure
for International Dentists

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

Pathway
Pending Board Confirmation
Scope of practice
Unknown — application is the only way to determine eligibility
Exams required
Per Idaho Board of Dentistry statutes/rules
What qualifies you

Idaho Board declined to pre-confirm eligibility; applicant must review Idaho statutes/rules and apply directly. Pathway not yet established.

What the Idaho board actually said

Idaho Board of Dentistry (May 2026, Liz Fleege): "I am unable to say if you qualify for a license based on the information provided. Please review the Idaho statutes and rules for dentistry." Rules: https://dopl.idaho.gov/bod/bod-statutes-rules-and-guidance/

Source: Idaho Board of Dentistry (elizabeth.fleege@dopl.idaho.gov), 2026-05-14

This page was compiled from a direct email exchange with the Idaho 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 Idaho dental board (May 2026 cycle). Always confirm current requirements with the board before submitting an application.