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California foreign-trained dentist residency pathway
In California, the sourced state record generally points foreign-trained dentists toward a CODA-accredited DDS/DMD or advanced-standing pathway, not a residency-only route. Advanced-standing (international) CODA/Board-approved DDS/DMD required; residency does NOT bypass it. A graduate of a foreign dental school that is neither CODA-accredited nor Board-approved must complete a two-academic-year international/advanced-standing program at a Board-approved dental college and earn a DDS/DMD (or equivalent). Confirm the current rule directly with Dental Board of California before choosing a program or filing an application. Exam signal: Written: iNBDE (replaced NBDE Parts I & II). Pathways after obtaining a qualifying degree: (1) Licensure by ADEX — pass the ADEX dental examination (clinical + written components); or (2) Licensure by Residency —...
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- FOREIGN-RESIDENCY-CALIFORNIA-1 California foreign-trained dentist residency pathway source 1 (dbc.ca.gov)
- FOREIGN-RESIDENCY-CALIFORNIA-2 California foreign-trained dentist residency pathway source 2 (dbc.ca.gov)
- FOREIGN-RESIDENCY-CALIFORNIA-3 California foreign-trained dentist residency pathway source 3 (dbc.ca.gov)