# foreign-trained dentist license in Minnesota

Answer: In Minnesota, 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. Foreign-training EQUIVALENCY pathway — a full CODA advanced-standing DDS/DMD is NOT strictly required. Exam signal: iNBDE / all components of the National Board Dental Examinations + a board-approved clinical exam: ADEX (via CDCA-WREB-CITA), CRDTS, or SRTA — all clinical components (incl. Confirm current requirements directly with Minnesota Board of Dentistry.

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## Direct answer

In Minnesota, 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. Foreign-training EQUIVALENCY pathway — a full CODA advanced-standing DDS/DMD is NOT strictly required. Exam signal: iNBDE / all components of the National Board Dental Examinations + a board-approved clinical exam: ADEX (via CDCA-WREB-CITA), CRDTS, or SRTA — all clinical components (incl. Confirm current requirements directly with Minnesota Board of Dentistry.

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Source citations:
- `FOREIGN-LICENSURE-MINNESOTA-1` Minnesota foreign-trained dentist licensure source 1. <https://mn.gov/boards/dentistry/new-applicant/>
- `FOREIGN-LICENSURE-MINNESOTA-2` Minnesota foreign-trained dentist licensure source 2. <https://mn.gov/boards/dentistry/new-applicant/limited-general/index.jsp>
- `FOREIGN-LICENSURE-MINNESOTA-3` Minnesota foreign-trained dentist licensure source 3. <https://www.ada.org/~/media/Project/ADA%20Organization/ADA/ADA-org/Files/Education/Licensure%20by%20State/Minnesota_Licensure>

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