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Hawaii foreign-trained dentist residency pathway
In Hawaii, the sourced state record generally points foreign-trained dentists toward a CODA-accredited DDS/DMD or advanced-standing pathway, not a residency-only route. Advanced-standing CODA DDS/DMD only. Hawaii Board FAQ (rev. 07.16.25) states only CODA-accredited DDS or DMD degrees are acceptable for dentist (DT) licensure, and that 'Completion of an advanced dental education program at a CODA accredited dental college is NOT acceptable in lieu of a DDS or DMD degree.' A foreign (non-CODA) Confirm the current rule directly with Hawaii Board of Dentistry (DCCA-PVL) before choosing a program or filing an application. Exam signal: Written: iNBDE (or NBDE Part I & II). Clinical: must pass ALL 5 parts of the ADEX exam (including the optional 5th periodontal section); no other regional exam (CRDTS, SRTA, WREB, NERB) is accepted for DT licensure per...
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Source citations
- FOREIGN-RESIDENCY-HAWAII-1 Hawaii foreign-trained dentist residency pathway source 1 (cca.hawaii.gov)
- FOREIGN-RESIDENCY-HAWAII-2 Hawaii foreign-trained dentist residency pathway source 2 (cca.hawaii.gov)