# Arkansas foreign-trained dentist residency pathway

Answer: In Arkansas, the sourced state record indicates a CODA residency, GPR, AEGD, or advanced-education pathway may satisfy part of the licensure path under specific conditions. CODA residency/advanced-education pathway accepted (no full repeat of dental school required). Under the board's Article IX (Credentials for Foreign Trained Dentists), a graduate of a non-CODA foreign dental school qualifies by EITHER (Option B) completing at least two predoctoral academic/clinical years at a CODA-accredited dental school, OR (Option C) Confirm the current rule directly with Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners before choosing a program or filing an application. Exam signal: Written: National Board Dental Examination card from JCNDE (NBDE Parts I & II, now the iNBDE).

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## Direct answer

In Arkansas, the sourced state record indicates a CODA residency, GPR, AEGD, or advanced-education pathway may satisfy part of the licensure path under specific conditions. CODA residency/advanced-education pathway accepted (no full repeat of dental school required). Under the board's Article IX (Credentials for Foreign Trained Dentists), a graduate of a non-CODA foreign dental school qualifies by EITHER (Option B) completing at least two predoctoral academic/clinical years at a CODA-accredited dental school, OR (Option C) Confirm the current rule directly with Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners before choosing a program or filing an application. Exam signal: Written: National Board Dental Examination card from JCNDE (NBDE Parts I & II, now the iNBDE).

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Source citations:
- `FOREIGN-RESIDENCY-ARKANSAS-1` Arkansas foreign-trained dentist residency pathway source 1. <https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/arkansas/038-00-06-Ark-Code-R-001>
- `FOREIGN-RESIDENCY-ARKANSAS-2` Arkansas foreign-trained dentist residency pathway source 2. <https://healthy.arkansas.gov/boards-commissions/boards/dental-examiners-arkansas-state-board/licensure/>
- `FOREIGN-RESIDENCY-ARKANSAS-3` Arkansas foreign-trained dentist residency pathway source 3. <https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/uploads/rulesRegs/Arkansas%20Register/2006/jun_2006/038.00.06-001.pdf>

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