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CODA Degree Required (Closed)VERIFIED · May 2026

Nevada Dental Licensure
for International Dentists

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

NV State Board of Dental Examiners (May 2026): "Applicants who have not attended a CODA accredited program will unfortunately not meet the requirements for licensure in our state."

Source: NV State Board of Dental Examiners (marissakelley@dental.nv.gov), 2026-05-15

What does NOT qualify in Nevada
  • AEGD 1 — NV requires a CODA pre-doctoral DDS/DMD.
  • AEGD 2 — NV requires a CODA pre-doctoral DDS/DMD.
  • GPR 1 — NV requires a CODA pre-doctoral DDS/DMD.
  • GPR 2 — NV requires a CODA pre-doctoral DDS/DMD.
  • ORTHO — NV requires a CODA pre-doctoral DDS/DMD.
  • PERIO — NV requires a CODA pre-doctoral DDS/DMD.
This page was compiled from a direct email exchange with the Nevada 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 Nevada dental board (May 2026 cycle). Always confirm current requirements with the board before submitting an application.