# foreign-trained dentist license in Mississippi

Answer: In Mississippi, 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 postdoctoral (2+ year) pathway — a full advanced-standing DDS/DMD repeat is NOT required, but foreign grads CANNOT use licensure-by-credentials (that is CODA-graduates only). Exam signal: NBDE Parts I & II (or successor — i.e., iNBDE) of the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (waived only for pre-1960 graduates). Confirm current requirements directly with Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners.

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## Direct answer

In Mississippi, 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 postdoctoral (2+ year) pathway — a full advanced-standing DDS/DMD repeat is NOT required, but foreign grads CANNOT use licensure-by-credentials (that is CODA-graduates only). Exam signal: NBDE Parts I & II (or successor — i.e., iNBDE) of the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (waived only for pre-1960 graduates). Confirm current requirements directly with Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners.

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Source citations:
- `FOREIGN-LICENSURE-MISSISSIPPI-1` Mississippi foreign-trained dentist licensure source 1. <https://www.dentalboard.ms.gov/>
- `FOREIGN-LICENSURE-MISSISSIPPI-2` Mississippi foreign-trained dentist licensure source 2. <https://www.dentalboard.ms.gov/sites/dentalboard/files/Foreign%20Trained%20FAQ.pdf>
- `FOREIGN-LICENSURE-MISSISSIPPI-3` Mississippi foreign-trained dentist licensure source 3. <https://www.dentalboard.ms.gov/licensure-credentials-frequently-asked-questions>

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