# Mississippi foreign-trained dentist residency pathway

Answer: In Mississippi, the sourced state record indicates a CODA residency, GPR, AEGD, or advanced-education pathway may satisfy part of the licensure path under specific conditions. CODA postdoctoral (2+ year) pathway — a full advanced-standing DDS/DMD repeat is NOT required, but foreign grads CANNOT use licensure-by-credentials (that is CODA-graduates only). Per Miss. Code Ann. §73-9-23(3), a foreign (non-ADA/CODA) Confirm the current rule directly with Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners before choosing a program or filing an application. Exam signal: NBDE Parts I & II (or successor — i.e., iNBDE) of the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (waived only for pre-1960 graduates).

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## Direct answer

In Mississippi, the sourced state record indicates a CODA residency, GPR, AEGD, or advanced-education pathway may satisfy part of the licensure path under specific conditions. CODA postdoctoral (2+ year) pathway — a full advanced-standing DDS/DMD repeat is NOT required, but foreign grads CANNOT use licensure-by-credentials (that is CODA-graduates only). Per Miss. Code Ann. §73-9-23(3), a foreign (non-ADA/CODA) Confirm the current rule directly with Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners before choosing a program or filing an application. Exam signal: NBDE Parts I & II (or successor — i.e., iNBDE) of the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (waived only for pre-1960 graduates).

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Source citations:
- `FOREIGN-RESIDENCY-MISSISSIPPI-1` Mississippi foreign-trained dentist residency pathway source 1. <https://www.dentalboard.ms.gov/>
- `FOREIGN-RESIDENCY-MISSISSIPPI-2` Mississippi foreign-trained dentist residency pathway source 2. <https://www.dentalboard.ms.gov/sites/dentalboard/files/Foreign%20Trained%20FAQ.pdf>
- `FOREIGN-RESIDENCY-MISSISSIPPI-3` Mississippi foreign-trained dentist residency pathway source 3. <https://www.dentalboard.ms.gov/licensure-credentials-frequently-asked-questions>

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