# foreign-trained dentist license in Arkansas

Answer: In Arkansas, a foreign-trained dentist has a sourced foreign-trained dentist pathway that may accept CODA residency or advanced education under the conditions described on the state page. CODA residency/advanced-education pathway accepted (no full repeat of dental school required). Exam signal: Written: National Board Dental Examination card from JCNDE (NBDE Parts I & II, now the iNBDE). Confirm current requirements directly with Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners.

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Last verified: 2026-07-08
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## Direct answer

In Arkansas, a foreign-trained dentist has a sourced foreign-trained dentist pathway that may accept CODA residency or advanced education under the conditions described on the state page. CODA residency/advanced-education pathway accepted (no full repeat of dental school required). Exam signal: Written: National Board Dental Examination card from JCNDE (NBDE Parts I & II, now the iNBDE). Confirm current requirements directly with Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners.

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

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