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Texas foreign-trained dentist residency pathway
In Texas, the sourced state record generally points foreign-trained dentists toward a CODA-accredited DDS/DMD or advanced-standing pathway, not a residency-only route. CODA-accredited SPECIALTY program (min. 2 full-time academic years) — GPR/AEGD explicitly NOT accepted. Per TSBDE and 22 TAC §101, a graduate of a non-accredited (foreign) dental school qualifies for licensure by exam by presenting proof of successful completion of training in a CODA-accredited education program that is an ADA-approved specialty consisting of at least two. Confirm the current rule directly with Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) before choosing a program or filing an application. Exam signal: National Board — NBDE Parts I & II or the iNBDE (electronically validated); plus a general-dentistry regional clinical exam dated within 7 years — TSBDE validates ADEX and CRDTS-SRTA (exams after Jan 1, 2019 must...
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- FOREIGN-RESIDENCY-TEXAS-1 Texas foreign-trained dentist residency pathway source 1 (tsbde.texas.gov)
- FOREIGN-RESIDENCY-TEXAS-2 Texas foreign-trained dentist residency pathway source 2 (tsbde.texas.gov)