# foreign-trained dentist license in Michigan

Answer: In Michigan, a foreign-trained dentist has an unclear or source-conflicted residency pathway, so the applicant should verify directly with the board before relying on it. CODA post-degree/advanced clinical pathway accepted — a foreign (non-CODA) dentist does NOT have to repeat a full DDS. Exam signal: NBDE (or iNBDE, which replaced the NBDE) conducted/scored by the JCNDE + ADEX clinical (written and clinical) administered by CDCA-WREB-CITA or another Board-approved regional agency; converted score of 75+ required on each component. Confirm current requirements directly with Michigan Board of Dentistry (Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs / LARA).

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## Direct answer

In Michigan, a foreign-trained dentist has an unclear or source-conflicted residency pathway, so the applicant should verify directly with the board before relying on it. CODA post-degree/advanced clinical pathway accepted — a foreign (non-CODA) dentist does NOT have to repeat a full DDS. Exam signal: NBDE (or iNBDE, which replaced the NBDE) conducted/scored by the JCNDE + ADEX clinical (written and clinical) administered by CDCA-WREB-CITA or another Board-approved regional agency; converted score of 75+ required on each component. Confirm current requirements directly with Michigan Board of Dentistry (Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs / LARA).

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Source citations:
- `FOREIGN-LICENSURE-MICHIGAN-1` Michigan foreign-trained dentist licensure source 1. <https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/health/hp-lic-health-prof/dentistry>
- `FOREIGN-LICENSURE-MICHIGAN-2` Michigan foreign-trained dentist licensure source 2. <https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/lara/about/Skilled-Immigrants/2019-career-pathway-DENTIST.pdf>
- `FOREIGN-LICENSURE-MICHIGAN-3` Michigan foreign-trained dentist licensure source 3. <https://www.michigan.gov/lara/-/media/Project/Websites/lara/bpl/Dentistry/Licensing-Info-and-Forms/Info/Dentistry-Licensing-Guide.pdf>

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