Missouri

CODA Degree Required (Closed)

What training qualifies: CODA-accredited DDS/DMD required. CODA-accredited residency does NOT convert a foreign degree into an equivalent CODA pre-doctoral degree.
Exams: Not available to IDGs without a CODA pre-doctoral degree
Scope: Not available to IDGs via residency
Board notes: MO Dental Board (May 2026): "No. In Missouri, applicants must hold a DDS or DMD degree from a CODA-accredited program. A CODA-accredited residency does not automatically convert a foreign degree into an equivalent CODA-accredited pre-doctoral degree."
Confidence: verified · Missouri Dental Board (Dental@pr.mo.gov), 2026-05-13 · last reviewed August 2026

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