# Florida foreign-trained dentist residency pathway

Answer: In Florida, 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 / supplemental CODA program required — NOT a residency pathway. Under s. 466.006, Fla. Stat., a graduate of a non-CODA (foreign) dental school must complete at least 2 consecutive academic years of full-time study in a CODA-accredited supplemental general dentistry program that provides didactic and clinical education at the DDS/DMD level. Confirm the current rule directly with Florida Board of Dentistry (Florida Department of Health) before choosing a program or filing an application. Exam signal: National Board Dental Examination (Parts I and II / iNBDE), the ADEX Dental Licensing Examination (clinical; if taken outside Florida must be on/after Oct 2, 2011), and the Florida Laws and Rules Examination.

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## Direct answer

In Florida, 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 / supplemental CODA program required — NOT a residency pathway. Under s. 466.006, Fla. Stat., a graduate of a non-CODA (foreign) dental school must complete at least 2 consecutive academic years of full-time study in a CODA-accredited supplemental general dentistry program that provides didactic and clinical education at the DDS/DMD level. Confirm the current rule directly with Florida Board of Dentistry (Florida Department of Health) before choosing a program or filing an application. Exam signal: National Board Dental Examination (Parts I and II / iNBDE), the ADEX Dental Licensing Examination (clinical; if taken outside Florida must be on/after Oct 2, 2011), and the Florida Laws and Rules Examination.

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Source citations:
- `FOREIGN-RESIDENCY-FLORIDA-1` Florida foreign-trained dentist residency pathway source 1. <https://floridasdentistry.gov/dentist/>
- `FOREIGN-RESIDENCY-FLORIDA-2` Florida foreign-trained dentist residency pathway source 2. <https://www.flsenate.gov/laws/statutes/2023/466.006>
- `FOREIGN-RESIDENCY-FLORIDA-3` Florida foreign-trained dentist residency pathway source 3. <https://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499%2F0466%2F0466.html>

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