# Illinois foreign-trained dentist residency pathway

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

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. <https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/dentist.html>
- `FOREIGN-RESIDENCY-ILLINOIS-2` Illinois foreign-trained dentist residency pathway source 2. <https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1296>
- `FOREIGN-RESIDENCY-ILLINOIS-3` Illinois foreign-trained dentist residency pathway source 3. <https://www.ada.org/~/media/Project/ADA%20Organization/ADA/ADA-org/Files/Education/Licensure%20by%20State/Illinois_Licensure>

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