Ohio

Full License via Residency

What training qualifies: Per Ohio Admin. Code 4715-18-01, a graduate of a non-CODA-accredited school must complete at least 2 years of clinical training in general dentistry in a CODA-accredited GPR or AEGD program. Both 2-year AEGD and 2-year GPR qualify.
Exams: National Boards Parts I & II (or INBDE) + Ohio written jurisprudence exam + a basic science and laboratory examination + TOEFL 650 (or English Language Service Test level 109; waivable at board discretion)
Scope: Full general dentistry
Board notes: Ohio Admin. Code 4715-18-01 (primary rule text, read via Cornell LII 2026-08-05): a "graduate of an unaccredited dental college located outside the United States" must "have successfully completed a minimum of two years of clinical training in general dentistry" in a General Practice Residency or Advanced Education in General Dentistry program at an accredited institution; plus National Boards Parts I & II (or INBDE), the Ohio written jurisprudence exam, a basic science and laboratory examination, and TOEFL 650 (or ELS level 109, waivable). Resulting license is full general dentistry.
Confidence: verified · Ohio Admin. Code 4715-18-01 (primary rule via Cornell LII) + Ohio State Dental Board, 2026-08-05 · last reviewed August 2026

Programs this state accepts

AEGD — 2 years
Full general dentistry (LIKELY — per Rochester Eastman program documentation) — OH Board declined to pre-confirm — verify in writing before relying.

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