# Massachusetts dental licensure exams

Answer: For dentist licensure exams in Massachusetts, Dentovio's sourced state record lists: iNBDE (NBDE Parts I & II per 234 CMR 4.03(5)(a)) + ADEX clinical exam administered by CDCA-WREB-CITA (234 CMR 4.03(5)(b)); patient-based periodontal examination required, minimum 75% in each section. Older CRDTS/SRTA/CDCA-DSE combinations accepted only within specific historical date windows. Plus MA Dental Ethics and Jurisprudence Examination. (WREB retired Dec 31 2022.) Confirm current iNBDE/NBDE, ADEX or other clinical exam, jurisprudence, law-and-rules, endorsement, and pathway-specific requirements with Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry.

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## Direct answer

For dentist licensure exams in Massachusetts, Dentovio's sourced state record lists: iNBDE (NBDE Parts I & II per 234 CMR 4.03(5)(a)) + ADEX clinical exam administered by CDCA-WREB-CITA (234 CMR 4.03(5)(b)); patient-based periodontal examination required, minimum 75% in each section. Older CRDTS/SRTA/CDCA-DSE combinations accepted only within specific historical date windows. Plus MA Dental Ethics and Jurisprudence Examination. (WREB retired Dec 31 2022.) Confirm current iNBDE/NBDE, ADEX or other clinical exam, jurisprudence, law-and-rules, endorsement, and pathway-specific requirements with Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry.

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Source citations:
- `DENTAL-EXAMS-MASSACHUSETTS-1` Massachusetts dental licensure exam source 1. <https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-in-dentistry>
- `DENTAL-EXAMS-MASSACHUSETTS-2` Massachusetts dental licensure exam source 2. <https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-a-dental-license>
- `DENTAL-EXAMS-MASSACHUSETTS-3` Massachusetts dental licensure exam source 3. <https://www.ada.org/~/media/Project/ADA%20Organization/ADA/ADA-org/Files/Education/Licensure%20by%20State/Massachusetts_Licensure>
- `DENTAL-EXAMS-MASSACHUSETTS-4` Massachusetts dental licensure exam source 4. <https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/massachusetts/234-CMR-4-04>

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