# Virginia foreign-trained dentist residency pathway

Answer: In Virginia, 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 residency pathway accepted: a foreign-trained dentist qualifies by holding a diploma/certificate from a CODA- or CDAC-accredited program that is EITHER a pre-doctoral (DDS/DMD) program, OR at least a 12-month post-doctoral advanced general dentistry program (GPR/AEGD) Confirm the current rule directly with Virginia Board of Dentistry (Dept. of Health Professions) before choosing a program or filing an application. Exam signal: National board (iNBDE / NBDE) plus a clinical competency examination per Board guidance document 60-25; ADEX-based clinical exams (CDCA/CITA) and other Board-accepted regional exams.

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## Direct answer

In Virginia, 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 residency pathway accepted: a foreign-trained dentist qualifies by holding a diploma/certificate from a CODA- or CDAC-accredited program that is EITHER a pre-doctoral (DDS/DMD) program, OR at least a 12-month post-doctoral advanced general dentistry program (GPR/AEGD) Confirm the current rule directly with Virginia Board of Dentistry (Dept. of Health Professions) before choosing a program or filing an application. Exam signal: National board (iNBDE / NBDE) plus a clinical competency examination per Board guidance document 60-25; ADEX-based clinical exams (CDCA/CITA) and other Board-accepted regional exams.

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Source citations:
- `FOREIGN-RESIDENCY-VIRGINIA-1` Virginia foreign-trained dentist residency pathway source 1. <https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Dentistry/AbouttheBoard/FAQ/>
- `FOREIGN-RESIDENCY-VIRGINIA-2` Virginia foreign-trained dentist residency pathway source 2. <https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title18/agency60/chapter21/section230/>
- `FOREIGN-RESIDENCY-VIRGINIA-3` Virginia foreign-trained dentist residency pathway source 3. <https://www.ada.org/resources/careers/licensure/licensure-for-the-international-dentists>

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