Michigan

Special Bridge / Universal Recognition

What training qualifies: University of Michigan ITDP (28-month program) → earns a DDS degree, which then qualifies the applicant for the standard Michigan licensure track.
Exams: Standard MI licensure exams after DDS conferral
Scope: Michigan DDS → eligible for most US state licenses
Board notes: MI Bureau of Professional Licensing (May 2026): "Our office is not able to advise on what license you are eligible for." Standard CODA-accredited pre-doctoral degree is required for full licensure; UM ITDP results in such a degree. Apply through ADEA CAAPID.
Confidence: verified · MI Bureau of Professional Licensing (BPLHelp@michigan.gov), 2026-05-15 · last reviewed August 2026

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