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foreign-trained dentist license in Iowa
In Iowa, 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 pathway accepted (historically). Under former rule IAC 650—11.4 a foreign/non-accredited-school graduate could qualify by completing EITHER a postgraduate general practice residency of at least one academic year OR an undergraduate supplemental (advanced-standing) dental education program of at least two academic years at a board-approved accredited dental college. IMPORTANT: Chapter 11 (incl.... Exam signal: National board exam (iNBDE, formerly NBDE Parts I & II) + a board-accepted clinical exam (ADEX/CDCA, CRDTS, etc.; WREB retired 12/31/2022). English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL) required for foreign graduates under the former rule. Confirm current requirements directly with Iowa Dental Board (Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing).
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- FOREIGN-LICENSURE-IOWA-1 Iowa foreign-trained dentist licensure source 1 (dial.iowa.gov)
- FOREIGN-LICENSURE-IOWA-2 Iowa foreign-trained dentist licensure source 2 (law.cornell.edu)
- FOREIGN-LICENSURE-IOWA-3 Iowa foreign-trained dentist licensure source 3 (law.cornell.edu)