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circus
02-04-2003, 10:51 AM
does anyone know what procedures a dentist trained overseas has to go through to practice in the united states? I had heard from some people that they would have to go through dental school all over again in the US in order to work here... is that true, or is there some sort of licensing exam / internship they can do when they come over?
ResearchingGuy
02-22-2003, 04:44 PM
In most cases a foreign trained dentist must attend dental school in the US and receive a US degree. This is not uncommon as many US schools have special programs for foreign trained dentists. The programs last anywhere from 2 to 4 years and are mostly concerned with teaching clinical practice. I don't have the links at the moment, but Columbia and NYU both offer such programs. You might find out more information by visiting their websites.

Best of Luck!
ResearchingGuy
02-22-2003, 04:57 PM
Here are those links.

NYU-

http://www.nyu.edu/dental/academicprograms/ddsap.html


Columbia-

http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/dental/docs/adv_stand.html


You can also look through this general directory for other schools which have a program for foreign trained dentists -

http://www.dentalsite.com/dentists/densch.html



There are lots of these programs around. :D

Best of Luck!
Anonymous
09-14-2003, 11:45 PM
The best resource for you as a foreign graduate would be to research the American Dental Association website or www.adea.org, as they can then guide you to information you would like to know and more importantly, link you to the schools available in the US.
Anonymous
10-14-2003, 03:52 PM
Dear all,
Is is possible for someone to work here after graduation from advanced standing program? I mean if I am not a resident here.

Gina
ResearchingGuy
10-15-2003, 10:06 PM
That sounds like a licensing issue to me. You might want to contact the Dental licensing board in the state or states in which you are interested.


Best of luck!
drgiler19
03-26-2006, 01:43 PM
in order for a foreign trained dentist to work in the USA he either has to reapply to dental school ro soem schools have programs for advanced placement - u need to take both step one and step two of the boards - the grade on step 1 is a big deciding factor - its like the DAT. the, once u r accepted, u have to completed years 2 - 4 of dental school but dont need to take any science classes in year two - only dental classes - but i guess that varies dependig on the dental school u get into. its harder getting into advanced placement than actually gettin ginto dental school bec there are so few spots - and logically, u r only saving one year. may as well just reapply as a new student who will have an edge on the others:)
Ben Casey
05-26-2006, 05:26 AM
It was very easy to get licensed as a foreign trained dentist during the 80's and 90's, but it is close to impossible now. You will have to go back to one of about 8 International Dental Studies program available in the States just to get a DDS from an accredited dental school. I know, it is not fair but the laws have changed. Furthermore, just because you go back to an American dental school and graduate, it does not mean that you will obtain a visa to stay and practice in the States. I have personally known people like that. They got their degree and thier license, but were deported due to visa problems. Additionally, if you are an American, good luck trying to get in to one of those 2 yr. programs. For some reason or another, those programs like true-blue foreigners.