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INBDE pathway for international dentists
For internationally trained (non-CODA) candidates the 2026 sequence is: obtain a free DENTPIN, have ECE confirm the degree — the $110 U.S. General Report suffices for exam eligibility, and graduates do not file the Certification of Eligibility Form, which applies only to current students — then apply ($890 exam fee + $435 processing fee = $1,325 per attempt) and sit the exam at a Prometric center in the U.S., its territories, or Canada; it is offered nowhere else. A passing INBDE then feeds program-specific ADEA CAAPID advanced-standing applications ($264 first program, $115 each additional) and state licensure requirements.
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- 2026-08-09
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Source citations
- JCNDE-INBDE-GUIDE Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations INBDE guide (jcnde.ada.org, verified 2026-08-04)
- ECE-ADA-JCNDE Educational Credential Evaluators — ADA/JCNDE evaluations (ece.org, verified 2026-08-09)
- ADEA-CAAPID ADEA CAAPID applicant information (adea.org, verified 2026-08-04)