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Illinois foreign-trained dentist residency pathway
In Illinois, the sourced state record indicates a CODA residency, GPR, AEGD, or advanced-education pathway may satisfy part of the licensure path under specific conditions. Residency/advanced-education pathway accepted (alternative). Under 225 ILCS 25/9(c)(2) and 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1220.100(b), a graduate of a dental school OUTSIDE the US/Canada may qualify by EITHER (A) completing a minimum of 2 academic years (2850 clock hours) Confirm the current rule directly with Illinois Dept. of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) / Board of Dentistry before choosing a program or filing an application. Exam signal: Written: iNBDE (integrated National Board Dental Examination), per 225 ILCS 25/9(e).
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Source citations
- FOREIGN-RESIDENCY-ILLINOIS-1 Illinois foreign-trained dentist residency pathway source 1 (idfpr.illinois.gov)
- FOREIGN-RESIDENCY-ILLINOIS-2 Illinois foreign-trained dentist residency pathway source 2 (ilga.gov)
- FOREIGN-RESIDENCY-ILLINOIS-3 Illinois foreign-trained dentist residency pathway source 3 (ada.org)