# foreign-trained dentist license in Oregon

Answer: In Oregon, 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 (GPR) pathway accepted (as an alternative to a CODA predoctoral program), but under Oregon's 'license without further examination' rule. Exam signal: Passage of a Board-accepted dental clinical examination (ADEX/CDCA/WREB-legacy/CRDTS/SRTA/CITA) and English-language proficiency; national board (NBDE/iNBDE) per Board rule. Confirm current requirements directly with Oregon Board of Dentistry.

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

In Oregon, 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 (GPR) pathway accepted (as an alternative to a CODA predoctoral program), but under Oregon's 'license without further examination' rule. Exam signal: Passage of a Board-accepted dental clinical examination (ADEX/CDCA/WREB-legacy/CRDTS/SRTA/CITA) and English-language proficiency; national board (NBDE/iNBDE) per Board rule. Confirm current requirements directly with Oregon Board of Dentistry.

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Source citations:
- `FOREIGN-LICENSURE-OREGON-1` Oregon foreign-trained dentist licensure source 1. <https://oregon.public.law/rules/oar_818-021-0011>
- `FOREIGN-LICENSURE-OREGON-2` Oregon foreign-trained dentist licensure source 2. <https://oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_679.065>
- `FOREIGN-LICENSURE-OREGON-3` Oregon foreign-trained dentist licensure source 3. <https://www.oregon.gov/dentistry/Documents/Form_General_Information_International_Dentists.pdf>

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