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.

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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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Last verified: 2026-07-08

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