Writing a winning Personal Statement/SOP

Before you start, check out the tips below on "Getting Started"
I. Determine your purpose in writing the statement
Usually the purpose is to persuade the admissions committee that you are an applicant they should choose. You may want to show that you have the ability and motivation to succeed in your field, or you may want to show the committee that, on the basis of your experience, you are the kind of candidate who will do well in the field. Whatever the purpose, it must be explicit to give coherence to the whole statement.
Pay attention to the purpose throughout the statement so that extraneous material is left out.
2. Pay attention to the audience (committee) throughout the statement. Remember, your audience is made up of faculty members who are
experts in their field. They want to know that you can think as much as what you think.

II. Determine the content of your statement

Be sure to answer any direct questions fully. Analyze the questions or guidance statements for the essay completely and answer all parts.

For example: "What are the strengths and weaknesses in setting and achieving goals and working through people?" In this question there are actually six parts to be answered 1) strengths in setting goals, 2) strengths in achieving goals, 3) strengths in working through people, 4) weaknesses in setting goals, 5) weaknesses in achieving goals and 6) weaknesses in working through people. Pay attention to small words. Notice: This example question says through people not with people, if it says with people, answer that way.

Usually graduate and professional schools are interested in the following:
1. Your purpose in graduate study. This means you must have thought this through before you try to answer the question.

2. The area of study in which you wish to specialize. This requires that you know the field well enough to make such decision.

3. Your future use of your graduate study. This will include your career goals and plans for your future.

4. Your special preparation and fitness for study in the field. This is the opportunity to relate your academic background with your extracurricular experience to show how they unite to make you a special candidate.

5. Any problems or inconsistencies in your records or scores such as a bad semester. Be sure to explain in a positive manner and justify the explanation. Since this is a rebuttal argument, it should be followed by a positive statement of your abilities.

6. Any special conditions that are not revealed elsewhere in the application such as a large (35 hour a week) work load outside of school. This too should be followed with a positive statement about yourself and your future.

7. You may be asked, "Why do you wish to attend this school?" This requires that you have done your research about the school and know what its special appeal is to you.

8. Above all this, the statement is to contain information about you as a person. They know nothing about you that you don’t tell them. You are the subject of the statement.

Determine your approach and the style of the statement
There is no such thing as "the perfect way to write a statement." There is only the one that is best for you and fits your circumstances.
1. There are some things the statement should not be:
Avoid the "what I did with my life" approach. This was fine for grade school essays on "what I did last summer." It is not good for a personal statement.
Equally elementary is the approach "I’ve always wanted to be a __________." This is only appropriate if it also reflects your current career goals.
Also avoid a statement that indicates your interest in psychology is because of your own personal psychotherapy or a family member’s psychological disturbance. While this may have motivated many of us to go on to graduate study in psychology, this is not what your audience is necessarily looking for in your statement.
These are some things the statement should do:
It should be objective yet self-revelatory. Write directly and in a straightforward manner that tells about your experience and what it means to you. Do not use "academese" or jargon.
It should form conclusions that explain the value and meaning of your experiences such as: (1) what you learned about yourself; (2) about your field; (3) about your future goals; and (4) about your career concerns.
It should be specific. Document your conclusions with specific instances or draw your conclusions as the result of individual experience. See the list of general Words to Avoid Using without Explanation listed below.
It should be an example of careful persuasive writing.
CONSIDERTIONS ABOUT FORM:
Keep to the Page Limit Number!!! Reviewers have to read hundreds of these applications, don’t overburden them with extra pages.
Do not leave in typographical errors. You don’t want to be taken less seriously due to a typo, rite? (laugh)

WORDS TO AVOID USING WITHOUT EXPLANATION
Significant, invaluable, appealing to me, interesting, exciting, appealing aspect, challenging, enjoyable, enjoy, I like it satisfying, satisfaction, I can contribute, it’s important, rewarding, valuable, fascinating, appreciate, helping people,
meant a lot to me, feel good, I like to help, simulating, remarkable, people, incredible

GETTING STARTED
EXERCISES:

A. Recalling and analyzing experience - write short paragraphs on the following:

1. Pick a memorable accomplishment in your life. What did you do? How did you accomplish it?
2. What sort of important activities have you engaged in? With whom? what role did you play?

3. What work experiences have you had? What was your job? responsibility? How did you carry it out?

Now look over your paragraphs. What skills and qualities do you see that you possess? For example, consider working with others. Were you a leader? important "team" player?
Looking at what you have found, you can now look for skills and qualities that will help you in graduate school. What factors stand out?
NOTE: You will undoubtedly have more material than you can use. This is good, but you need to make strategic choices.
B. Your career goals - write two short paragraphs:
1. What career have you chosen? What factors formed this decision?
2. What evidence shows that this is a correct choice? That is, how can you show that this choice is realistic? (Personal experience in the field is a good place to begin.)

Source: http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/gcallaghan/graduate/winningstatement.htm

Guide to NBDE part-2

Part II Examination Specifications, 2007

The comprehensive Part II examination consists of 500 items. The discipline-based component (Component A) includes 400 items and the case-based component (Component B) includes 100 items based on 8-10 case problems. The Part II examination will include items (approximately 30 percent) that have references pertinent to the basic sciences.
Discipline-Based Component (400 items)
The test items that comprise the discipline-based component are derived from the following disciplines:
1. Endodontics
2. Operative Dentistry
3. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery / Pain Control
4. Oral Diagnosis
5. Orthodontics / Pediatric Dentistry
6. Patient Management
7. Periodontics
8. Pharmacology
9. Prosthodontics

Case-Based Component (100 items)
The case-based component of the Part II examination presents events dealing with actual patients. The patient cases are developed to include the following approximate distribution: Adults--70 percent, Children--30 percent. A minimum of 15 percent of Component B test questions will address the medical management of compromised adults and children. A compromised patient is defined as a person whose health status requires modification of standard treatment.
Each case presentation in the examination contains two sections: the first section appears in a Booklet of Cases and consists of:
1. a synopsis of a patient's health and social histories,
2. the patient's dental charting,
3. radiographs, and
4. clinical photographs of the patient (when necessary).
The second section appears in a Test Booklet and contains from 10 to 15 questions about various aspects of this patient's dental care. These questions, totaling 100 for all of the cases, might derive from any of the basic sciences and clinical disciplines, including Patient Management. The proportion stemming from any particular discipline depends upon the nature of the case itself. For example, the case of an elderly adult might be based upon Maxillofacial Surgery / Pain Control, Prosthodontics, and Operative Dentistry; whereas, a child's case might derive from Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, and Patient Management.
In responding to these questions, the test taker must:
1. interpret the findings and information provided.
2. identify the problems and make diagnoses.
3. select materials, technique, and armamentarium.
4. apply treatment.
5. evaluate progress and complications.
6. establish procedures for prevention and maintenance.
ENDODONTICS [30]
1.0. Clinical Diagnosis, Case Selection, Treatment
Planning, and Patient Management [14]
1.1. Pulpal
1.2. Periradicular
1.3. Periodontal
1.4. Differential diagnosis of orofacial pain
1.5. Therapeutics
1.6. Clinical examination
1.7. Testing procedures
1.8. Radiographic interpretation
1.9. Medical emergencies
2.0. Basic Endodontic Treatment Procedures [8]
2.1. Non-surgical
2.2. Surgical
2.3. Emergency
2.4. Sterilization and asepsis
2.5. Radiographic techniques
2.6. Endodontic instruments and material
2.7. Resorptions
3.0. Procedural Complications [3]
3.1. Ledging
3.2. Perforations
3.3. Separated instruments
3.4. Root fractures
4.0. Traumatic Injuries [2]
4.1. Crown fractures
4.2. Root fractures
4.3. Displacements
4.4. Avulsions
5.0. Adjunctive Endodontic Therapy [1]
5.1. Vital pulp therapy
5.2. Treatment of developing teeth
5.3. Bleaching
5.2.1. Dental amalgam
5.4. Restoration
5.2.2. Indirect restoration
5.5. Endodontic instruments and materials
6.0. Post-Treatment Evaluation [2]
6.1. Outcomes
5.2.5. Occlusion
6.2. Management of endodontic failures
OPERATIVE DENTISTRY [45]
1.0. Dental Caries [8]
1.1. Etiology
1.2. Pathogenesis
1.3. Prevention
1.4. Remineralization
2.0. Examination, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning [25]
2.1. Examination and diagnosis
2.1.1. Caries
2.1.2. Abrasion, cracked tooth, others
2.2. Treatment sequencing, placement, and replacement
2.3. Selection of restorative materials
2.4. Restorative failure
2.5. Postoperative problems
3.0.General Operative Procedures [3]
3.1.Instruments and equipment
3.2.Control of the operating field
3.3.Soft tissue management
3.4. Esthetic considerations--bleaching, color
4.0. Preparation of Cavities [3]
4.1 Basic principles, instrumentation, andnomenclature
4.2. Preparation
4.2.1. Dental amalgams
4.2.2. Cast gold
4.2.3. Tooth colored restorative materials
5.0. Restoration of Prepared Cavities [6]
5.1.Biomaterials science – principles, properties, composition, color science
5.2. Manipulation and finishing of restorative materials
5.2.3. Direct esthetic materials
5.2.4.Cements, bases and liners, and interim restorations
5.2.5. Occlusion
ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY/PAIN CONTROL [43]
1.0. Surgery [18]
1.1. Dentoalveolar
1.2. Reconstructive (including preprosthetic implants, transplants, bone grafting)
1.3. Trauma
1.4. Orthognathic
1.5. Facial Pain -- temporomandibular joint
1.6. Lesions
1.7. Infections
2.0. Anxiety and Pain Control [6]
2.1. Local anesthesia
2.1.1. Anatomy and technique
2.1.2. Clinical pharmacology
2.1.3. Complications
2.2. Conscious sedation
2.2.1. Oral
2.2.2. Inhalation
2.2.3. Intravenous
2.2.4. Complications
3.0. Medical Assessment and Emergency Care [15]
4.0. Treatment Plan [2]
5.0. Diagnosis [2]
ORAL DIAGNOSIS [44]
1.0. Oral Pathology [37]
1.1. Developmental defects of the oral and maxillofacial region
1.1.1. Defects
1.1.2. Developmental cysts
1.1.3. Other rare developmental anomalies
1.2. Abnormalities of the teeth
1.2.1. Environmental alterations of teeth
1.2.2. Developmental alterations of teeth
1.3. Pulpal and periapical disease
1.4. Bacterial infections
1.5. Fungal and protozoal diseases
1.6. Viral infections
1.7. Physical and chemical injuries
1.8. Allergies and immunologic diseases
1.9. Epithelial pathology
1.10. Salivary gland pathology
1.11. Soft tissue growths
1.12. Hematologic disorders
1.13. Bone pathology
1.14. Odontogenic cysts and tumors
1.14.1. Cysts
1.14.2. Tumors
1.15. Dermatologic Diseases
1.16. Oral Manifestations of Systemic Disease
1.17. Facial Pain and Neuromuscular Diseases
2.0. Oral Radiology [7]
2.1. Physical principles of x-radiation (radiation physics)
2.2. Radiobiological concepts (radiobiology)
2.3. Radiographic technique
2.4. Normal radiographic anatomy
ORTHODONTICS / PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY [58]
1.0. Individual Tooth Pathology [15]
1.1. Basic background and epidemiology
1.1.1. Tooth development
1.1.2. Etiology
1.1.3. Prevention
1.2. Database, diagnosis, and treatment planning
1.2.1. Clinical Findings
1.2.2. Radiographic
1.2.3. Laboratory studies
1.3. Clinical procedures
1.3.1. Restorative
1.3.2. Surgery
1.3.3. Local anesthesia
2.3.4. Sealants
2.0. Supporting Tissue Pathology [9]
2.1. Basic background and epidemiology
2.1.1. Etiology
2.1.2. Incidence
2.2. Database, diagnosis, and treatment planning
2.2.1. Clinical findings
2.2.2. Radiographic
2.2.3. Laboratory
2.3. Clinical Procedures
2.3.1. Medication
2.3.2. Hygiene
3.0. Dentofacial Variations [7]
3.1. Basic background and epidemiology
3.1.1. Growth patterns
3.1.2. Occlusal development
3.1.3. TMJ dysfunction
3.1.4. Etiology
3.2. Database, diagnosis, and treatment planning
3.2.1. Casts
3.2.2. Clinical findings
3.2.3. Cephalometric
3.2.4. Facial appearance
3.3. Clinical procedures
3.3.1. Diagnosis and space management
3.3.2. Removable appliances
3.3.3. Fixed appliances
3.3.4. Tooth movement principles
3.3.5. Surgery
3.3.6. TMJ dysfunction
4.0. Behavior [12]
4.1. Basic background and epidemiology
4.1.1. Developmental psychology
4.1.2. Cultural variation
4.2. Database, diagnosis, and treatment planning
4.2.1. History and interview
4.3. Clinical management procedures
4.4. Pharmacologic anxiety management
5.0. Systemic Pathology [15]
5.1. Basic background and epidemiology
5.1.1. Congenital
5.1.2. Endocrine
5.1.3. Nutrition
5.2. Database, diagnosis, and treatment planning
5.2.1. History and review
5.2.2. Handicapped
5.3. Clinical procedures
5.3.1. Treatment modifications
5.3.2. Special care
5.3.3. Emergencies
PATIENT MANAGEMENT [56]
1.0. Communication and Interpersonal Skills [11]
1.1. Nonverbal communication
1.2. Verbal communication
1.2.1. Listening skills
1.2.2. Responding skills
1.3. Interviewing skills
1.4. Management and problem behavior
1.5. General principles of dentist/patient relationship
1.6. Case presentation or treatment planning
1.6.1. Giving information
1.6.2. Minimizing resistance
1.6.3. Patient education
2.0. Anxiety and Pain Control [6]
2.1. Anxiety
2.1.1. Etiology
2.1.2. Recognition
2.1.3. Management
2.2. Pain
2.2.1. Psychophysiology
2.2.2. Management
2.3. Stress
3.0. Health Behavior Change [3]
3.1. Factors influencing health behavior
3.1.1. Motivational factors
3.1.2. Social & physical environmental factors
3.1.3. Cultural factors
3.2. Behavior change techniques
3.2.1. Assessment
3.2.2. Behavioral strategies
3.2.3. Cognitive strategies
3.2.4. Information transfer
3.3. Risk factors
4.0. Disabled and Medically Compromised [8]
5.0. Epidemiology [7]
5.1. Epidemiology of oral diseases
5.1.1. Caries
5.1.2. Periodontal disease
5.1.3. Oral cancer
5.2. Epidemiological measures
6.0. Prevention of oral diseases [1]
6.1. Community and school-based methods
6.2. Office-based methods
6.3. Home-based methods
7.0. Evaluation of Dental Literature [4]
7.1. Types of studies
7.1.1. Descriptive
7.1.2. Analytical
7.1.3. Experimental
7.2. Components of a scientific article
7.3. Basic statistics
7.3.1. Descriptive
7.3.1.1. Central tendency
7.3.1.2. Dispersion
7.3.2. Inferential
8.0. Infection Control [2]
8.1. Diseases and routes of transmission
8.2. Barrier techniques
8.3. Sterilization and disinfection
8.4. Disposal of contaminated waste
9.0. Materials and Equipment Safety [2]
9.1. Mercury hygiene
9.2. Environmental contaminants
9.3. Operatory equipment
9.4. Chemicals
10.0. Professional Responsibility/Liability [12]
10.1. Ethical principles
10.2. Jurisprudence
10.3. Informed consent
10.4. Risk prevention/management
10.5. Dental care delivery systems
PERIODONTICS [45]
1.0. Diagnosis [6]
2.0. Etiology [6]
2.1. Periodontal microbiology
2.2. Contributing factors
2.2.1. Local factors
2.2.2. Systemic factors
3.0. Pathogenesis [1]
4.0. Treatment Planning [6]
5.0. Prognosis [1]
6.0. Therapy [19]
6.1. Rationale
6.2. Scaling and root planing
6.3. Surgery
6.3.1. Gingival
6.3.2. Mucogingival
6.3.3. Osseous surgery
6.3.4. Periodontal regeneration
6.3.5. Implants
6.4. Pharmacologic therapy
6.5. Wound healing, repair, and regeneration
6.6. Splinting and occlusal correction
6.7. Special therapeutic problems
6.7.1. Acute problems
6.7.2. Other
7.0. Prevention and Maintenance [6]
PHARMACOLOGY [34]
1.0. General Principles [5]
1.1. Prescription writing, drug laws, and drug abuse
1.2. Toxicity and drug interaction
1.3. Dose response
1.4. Mechanism of action
1.5. Biotransformation
1.6. Absorption, distribution, excretion
1.7. Alternative (herbal) medications
2.0. Central Nervous System [4]
2.1. Sedatives -- hypnotics and alcohols
2.2. Antianxiety and conscious sedation agents
2.3. Anticonvulsants -- anti-Parkinson
2.4. Psychotropics (antipsychotic, antidepressant)
3.0. Autonomic [3]
3.1. Adrenergics
3.2. Cholinergics
3.3. Blocking agents (adrenergic, cholinergic, etc)
4.0. Cardiovascular [4]
4.1. Cardiac glycosides
4.2. Antiarrhythmics
4.3. Antihypertensives -- diuretics
4.4. Anti-anginal agents
4.5. Anticoagulants, coagulants,antihyperlipidemics
5.0. Local anesthetics [4]
5.1. Basic pharmacology
5.2. Vasoconstrictors
6.0. Chemotherapy [5]
6.1. Antibacterials
6.2. Antifungals
6.3. Antivirals
6.4. Antineoplastics
7.0. Endocrines/Immunosuppressants [2]
8.0. Analgesics [5]
8.1. Opioids
8.2. Non-opioids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents
9.0. Antihistamines and Autocoids [2]
PROSTHODONTICS [45]
1.0. General Considerations [21]
1.1. Diagnosis and treatment planning
1.2. Preprosthodontic treatment
1.3. Maxillomandibular relations
1.4. Impressions and casts
1.5. Esthetics and phonetics
1.6. Restorative implantology
2.0. Complete and Removable Partial Denture Pros. [8]
2.1. Design of prosthesis and mouth preparation
2.2. Occlusion
2.3. Dental materials
2.4. Insertion and postinsertion
3.0. Fixed Partial Prosthodontics [16]
3.1. Design of prosthesis and mouth preparation
3.2. Occlusion
3.3. Ceramic techniques
3.4. Dental materials
3.5. Insertion and postinsertion

Source: http://ada.org/prof/ed/testing/technical_report_complete.pdf

Guide to NBDE part-1

Part I Examination Specifications, 2007

The National Board Dental Examinations are administered in two parts. The comprehensive Part I examination consists of 400 items. For each discipline, approximately 80% of the items are discipline-based and approximately 20% are interdisciplinary testlet-based items. A testlet consists of the patient scenario and a set of items from the various disciplines that are associated with the scenario. The test items for the comprehensive Part I are drawn from the following disciplines:
1. Anatomic Sciences
2. Biochemistry-Physiology
3. Microbiology-Pathology
4. Dental Anatomy and Occlusion
Items addressing the various disciplines are intermingled throughout the examination. One item from each of the disciplines listed above will be designated for the testlets under the topic, Professional Ethics/ Patient Management. These items will require a basic understanding of professional ethical principles in patient management.

ANATOMIC SCIENCES [100]
1.0. Gross Anatomy* [49]
1.1. Head
1.1.1. Oral cavity
1.1.2. Extraoral structures
1.1.3. Osteology
1.1.4. TMJ and muscles of mastication
1.2. Neck
1.3. Axilla, shoulders, and upper extremities
1.4. Thoracic cavity
1.5. Abdominopelvic cavity
1.6. Central nervous system & neuroanatomy
2.0. Histology [23]
2.1. Ultrastructure
2.2. Basic tissues
2.3. Bone, cartilage, and joints
2.4. Lymphatic and circulatory systems
2.5. Endocrine system
2.6. Respiratory system
2.7. Gastrointestinal system
2.8. Genitourinary system
2.9. Integument
3.0. Oral Histology [16]
3.1. Tooth and supporting tissues
3.2. Soft oral tissues
3.3. Temporomandibular joint
4.0. Developmental Biology [11]
4.1. Osteogenesis
4.2. Tooth development, eruption, and movement
4.3. Facial and branchial arch development
4.4. General embryology
5.0. Professional Ethics/Patient Management [1]
* The following topics will be considered under each category of gross anatomy.
Bone
Muscles
Fascia
Nerves (peripheral and autonomic)
Arteries, veins, and lymphatics
Spaces and cavities
Joints and ligaments
Endocrines and exocrines

BIOCHEMISTRY-PHYSIOLOGY [100]
1.0. Biological Compounds [10]
1.1. Sugars and carbohydrates
1.2. Amino acids and proteins
1.3. Lipids
1.4. Nucleic acids and metabolism
1.5. Nutrients and minerals
1.6. Intradisciplinary and clinical/cross correlation
2.0. Metabolism [17]
2.1. Bioenergetics
2.2. Enzymology
2.3. Catabolism
2.4. Anabolism
2.5. Urea cycle
2.6. Regulation
2.7. Intradisciplinary and clinical/cross correlation
3.0. Molecular and Cellular Biology [9]
3.1. DNA/RNA and protein synthesis
3.2. Genetic engineering
3.3. Cell cycle
3.4. Intradisciplinary and clinical/cross correlation
4.0. Connective Tissues [8]
4.1. Soft tissue
4.2. Hard tissue/calcification
4.3. Intradisciplinary and clinical/cross correlation
5.0. Membranes [4]
5.1. Structure
5.2. Function
5.3. Intradisciplinary and clinical/cross correlation
6.0. Nervous System [6]
6.1. General properties
6.2. Central nervous system
6.3. Autonomic nervous system
6.4. Somatic nervous system
6.5. Intradisciplinary and clinical/cross Correlation
7.0. Muscle [6]
7.1. Skeletal
7.2. Smooth
7.3. Cardiac
7.4. Intradisciplinary and clinical/cross correlation
8.0. Circulation [9]
8.1. Fluid content and dynamics
8.2. Coagulation
8.3. Cardiodynamics and electrophysiology
8.4. Regulatory mechanisms
8.5. Intradisciplinary and clinical/cross correlation
9.0. Respiration [6]
9.1. Mechanical aspects
9.2. Gas exchange and transport
9.3. Regulation
9.4. Intradisciplinary and clinical/cross correlation
10.0. Renal [8]
10.1. Functional anatomy
10.2. Blood flow and filtration
10.3. Reabsorption and secretion
10.4. Regulation
10.5. Acid-base balance
10.6. Intradisciplinary and clinical/cross correlation
11.0. Oral Physiology [3]
11.1. Taste
11.2. Mastication (with reflexes)
11.3. Swallowing
12.0 Digestion [5]
12.1. Neuromuscular
12.2. Secretions
12.3. Absorption
12.4. Regulation
12.5. Intradisciplinary and clinical/cross correlation
13.0 Endocrines [8]
13.1. Pituitary/hypothalamus
13.2. Reproduction
13.3. Signaling systems
13.4. Pancreas/parathyroid
13.5. Adrenal/thyroid
13.6. Intradisciplinary and clinical/cross correlation
14.0. Professional Ethics/Patient Management [1]

MICROBIOLOGY-PATHOLOGY [100]
1.0. General Microbiology [20]
1.1. Microbial biochemistry and physiology
1.2. Microbial cytology
1.3. Microbial variations and genetics
1.4. Sterilization and disinfection
1.5. Biology of microorganisms
1.5.1. Bacteria
1.5.2. Viruses
1.5.3. Fungi
1.6. Antibiotics and chemotherapy
1.7. Oral ecology and epidemiology
2.0. Reactions of Tissue to Injury [10]
2.1. Inflammation and repair
2.2. Physical and chemical injury
2.3. Hemodynamic disorders
3.0. Immunology and Immunopathology (at least 3 on oral immunology) [13]
3.1. Host defense mechanisms
3.2. Hypersensitivity
3.3. Immune system
4.0. Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology Specific Infectious Diseases (at least 8 on oral diseases) (22)
4.1. Bacterial
4.2. Viral
4.3. Fungal
4.4. Chlamydial and rickettsial
5.0. Systemic Pathology [22]
5.1. Cardiovascular
5.2. Respiratory
5.3. Gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary
5.4. Genitourinary
5.5. Blood-lymphatic
5.6. Endocrine
5.7. Musculoskeletal
5.8. Genetic diseases
5.9. Nervous system
6.0. Growth Disturbances [12]
6.1. Non-neoplastic
6.2. Neoplasms--etiology, epidemiology, & biology
6.3. Specific neoplasms
7.0. Professional Ethics/Patient Management [1]

DENTAL ANATOMY AND OCCLUSION [100]
1.0. Tooth Morphology [43]
1.1. Primary
1.2. Permanent
1.2.1. Incisors
1.2.2. Canines
1.2.3. Premolars
1.2.4. Molars
2.0. Pulp Cavity Morphology [5]
3.0. Calcification and Eruption [6]
4.0. Principles of Occlusion and Function [37]
4.1. Functional anatomy
4.1.1. Interarch (static and movement)
4.1.1.1. Anterior teeth
4.1.1.2. Posterior teeth
4.1.2. Intra-arch
4.2. Masticatory physiology and biomechanics
4.2.1. Temporomandibular joint
4.2.2. Muscles and ligaments
4.2.3. Determinants of occlusion
5.0. Clinical Considerations—Tooth Morphology
and Anomalies [8]
6.0. Professional Ethics/Patient Management [1]

Source: http://ada.org/prof/ed/testing/technical_report_complete.pdf

License to Practice Dentistry in Texas

DENTAL LICENSURE FOR FOREIGN-EDUCATED APPLICANTS

General Dental Licensure
Before you begin here, please carefully read the required information for licensure as outlined on the Dental License General Information page. Please click here to be directed to this page.

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Texas and Non-Texas Residents applying for Licensure by Examination must complete a Fingerprint Criminal Background Check before submitting an application for Initial Licensure. To learn more, and complete the Fingerprint Criminal Background Check, click here: www.tsbde.state.tx.us/Fingerprint

Requirement for for All Licensure Applications
All applicants for licensure in the State of Texas must complete the SBDE Jurisprudence Assessment for Initial Licensure online. To learn more about this process and take the SBDE Jurisprudence Assessment for Initial Licensure click here: www.tsbde.state.tx.us/Jurisprudence

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Dental Licensure Information

To apply for dental licensure please read the information on General Dental Licensure first. Click here to be directed to the information on General Dental Licensure.

In addition to general licensure requirements for dental applicants, graduates of non-accredited dental schools must present proof - translated to English, if necessary - that the applicant has:


1. Graduated from a dental school, and

2. Successfully completed training in an American Dental Association (ADA) approved specialty education program that is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and that consists of at least two years of training as specified by the Council on Dental Education.

Information about locations of specialty programs should be obtained from the ADA either on the internet at: http://www.ada.org/ or by writing or calling: American Dental Association, 211 East Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60611-2678, 312-440-2500.

Acceptable specialties are: Endodontics, Periodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Pediatric Dentistry, Dental Public Health, or Prosthodontics. General Practice Residencies or Advanced Education in General Dentistry programs are not recognized areas of dental specialty and will not qualify for the purpose of obtaining Texas licensure.

Dentists who meet the educational requirements cited above, may submit the following documents (translated to English) to request approval to apply for a general dentistry clinical examination through any of the regional boards listed below. Photocopies of documents are acceptable, unless otherwise indicated.

1. Request for State Board of Dental Examiner Approval to Apply for Clinical Examination.

2. Proof of graduation from a dental program.

3. Proof of graduation from an ADA approved specialty-training program.

Western Regional Examining Board http://www.wreb.org/ 602-944-3315

Central Regional Dental Testing Service http://www.crdts.org/ 785-273-0380

North East Regional Board http://www.nerb.org/ 301-563-3300

Southern Regional Testing Agency http://www.srta.org/ 757-318-9082

Upon your receipt of approval from the SBDE, applicant may apply to the Regional Board of choice directly. Following successful completion of a clinical examination and any additional requirements set forth below, applicant may submit ALL of the following documentation in the manner indicated for licensure:

1. Complete and notarized Application for Dental Licensure.

2. Application fee of $355 (no cash please). Checks/money orders should be made payable to the State Board of Dental Examiners

3. Copy of birth certificate, naturalization papers, or passport that indicates date of birth.

4. A certified or notarized copy of diploma or a letter of degree award from a dental program.

5. Proof of successful completion of National Board examinations (Parts I & II). A notarized or certified copy of scorecard or certificate acceptable.

6. Proof of successful completion of an ADA Specialty Education Program. A certified or notarized copy of program completion certificate acceptable.

7. Proof of successful completion of general dentistry clinical examination. A certified or notarized copy of certificate is acceptable. If you have previously completed a general dentistry clinical examination through a regional or state testing agency and you are currently licensed in another state, you may choose to take the Northeast Regional Specialty Board examination.

8. If you are licensed in another state or jurisdiction, verification/certification of licensure with official seal is required. This document must contain a statement that disciplinary action has/has not been taken against the license.

9. Copy of current (as indicated on your card) CPR certification.

10. Proof of successful completion of SBDE jurisprudence examination taken within the last 12 months. (photocopy is acceptable) More information on the Jurisprudence Assessment can be found here: www.tsbde.state.tx.us/Jurisprudence

Source: http://www.tsbde.state.tx.us/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18&Itemid=26

License to practice Dentistry in Connecticut

Licensure Eligibility Requirements of Graduate of Foreign Dental Schools

Applicants who earned the degree of doctor of dental medicine or surgery, or its equivalent, from a foreign dental school may be eligible for licensure provided the applicant has:

Successfully completed the National Board of Dental Examiners’ (NBDE) examinations; and

Successfully completed an acceptable Regional Board Examination approved by the Connecticut State Dental Commission and Department of Public Health. The following regional examinations are approved:North East Regional Board of Dental Examiners, Inc.;Southern Regional Testing Agency;Central Regional Dental Testing Service;
Western Regional Examining Board;

Candidates must successfully complete all components of a regional board examination; an overall passing score is not acceptable.

Candidates who have successfully completed a clinical performance examination other than the Northeast Regional Board Examination must also pass the diagnostics component of the clinical performance test offered by the North East Regional Board, Inc.

Successfully completed not less than two years of graduate dental training as a resident dentist in a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CDA); and
Successfully completed at a level greater than the second post-graduate year, at least two additional years of residency or fellowship training accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CDA) in a community or school-based health center affiliated with and under the supervision of a school of dentistry in Connecticut OR has served as a full-time faculty member for at least three years in a school of dentistry in Connecticut while holding a provisional license issued by this office;

If applicable, verification of all licenses ever held by the applicant (current or expired) from each state or territory in which the applicant is or has ever been licensed. Most states charge a fee for this service. Please contact each state or territory for fee information.

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

A completed, notarized application with photo and fee in the amount of $450.00 in the form of a bank check or money order payable to, “Treasurer, State of Connecticut”;

A separate bank check or money order in the amount of $4.75 made payable to, "Treasurer, State of Connecticut". This payment covers the Department's cost for querying the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB).

Please do not combine the above two (2) payments into one single payment. Such a payment cannot be processed and will delay the Department's processing of the application;

An official transcript of dental education, verifying the award of the degree in dentistry, sent directly from the school to this office. Transcripts received in a language other than English will be forwarded to the applicant from this office with instructions on how to obtain an acceptable translation;

An official report of National Board scores, directly to this office. Please visit the ADA website for score transfer information;

An official report of successful completion of an acceptable clinical performance examination;

Submission of a Verification of Dental Residency Training form directly from the program director or a letter from the Dean of the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine indicating that the applicant has been a full-time faculty member for at least three years;

Verification of all licenses ever held by the applicant (current or expired) directly from each state. Most states charge a fee for completion of the verification form; contact each state or territory for fee information.

All supporting documentation should be sent to:

Connecticut Department of Public Health

Dental Licensure

410 Capitol Ave., MS #12 APP

P.O. Box 340308

Hartford, CT 06134

email: oplc.dph@ct.gov

California Dental Board Special Permit

Special Permit

A Special Permit allows a person to be a full-time professor, an associate professor, or an assistant professor for a California dental college.

Qualifying for a Special Permit
Effective January 1, 2006, new qualification methods under Business and Professions Code, Sections 1640 and 1640.3.

Requirements - Choose from the following:
QUALIFICATION METHOD #1 – Business and Professions Code, Section 1640

Any person meeting all the following eligibility requirements may apply for a special permit:

(a) Furnishing satisfactory evidence of having a pending contract with a California dental college approved by the board as a full-time professor, an associate professor, or an assistant professor. Submit copy.
(b) Furnishing satisfactory evidence of having graduated from a dental college approved by the board. (Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association approved schools. Submit Dean Certification.)
(c) Furnishing satisfactory evidence of having been certified as a diplomate of a specialty board or, in lieu thereof, establishing his or her qualifications to take a specialty board examination or furnishing satisfactory evidence of having completed an advanced educational program in a discipline from a dental college approved by the board.
(d) Furnishing satisfactory evidence of successfully completing an examination in California law and ethics developed and administered by the board. . Visit our Law and Ethics web page for scheduling information and applications.
(e) Paying a fee for applications as provided by this chapter.

QUALIFICATION METHOD #2 –Business and Professions Code, Section 1640.3

The board may issue a special permit to a dentist who does not meet the eligibility requirements pursuant to Section 1640 if he or she provides evidence of compliance with the following requirements to the board:

(a) A dentist shall satisfy either of the following conditions:
(1) The dentist's expertise or skill is in a specialty area of dental practice approved by the American Dental Association and recognized by the board, and the board has received verification, in writing from the dean of the dental school where a contract is pending, that the addition of this dentist to the faculty will benefit the students and the dental program.
(2) Verification, in writing, from the dean of the dental school where a contract is pending, that the addition of this general dentist to the faculty will benefit the students and the dental program.
(b) A complete transcript of academic and clinical dental school records of the applicant is provided to the board. Submit certified copies and translations if applicable.
(c) A legible, true copy of the dental diploma or dental degree conferred upon the applicant is provided to the board. Translated if applicable.
(d) A copy of the applicant's valid dental license is provided to the board.
(e) Satisfactory evidence of possessing a pending contract with a California dental college approved by the board as a full-time professor, associate professor, or as an assistant professor. Submit copy.
(f) Satisfactory evidence that the applicant's credentials were presented to the school's faculty credentialing committee or similar faculty review committee and the dean of the dental school provides written acknowledgment that the applicant is an essential addition to the school's faculty and strongly recommends to the dean that the applicant be offered an employment contract.
(g) The number of special permits issued by the board under paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) is no more than five permits per dental school. The number of special permits issued by the board under paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) is no more than five permits per dental school.
(h) The board is furnished with satisfactory evidence that the applicant has successfully completed an examination in California law and ethics developed and administered by the board. The application is on line. Call Board for scheduling.
(i) A fee for the application is paid as provided by this chapter.
Applying for a Special Permit
Submit all documentation mentioned under Qualification method #1 or #2. In addition, submit:
Completed Application and non-refundable fee of $300.
Fingerprinting is required. Click here for more information.
Copy of your current or pending contract. Salary information may be redacted.
Completed Applicant's Declaration for Special Permit.
Completed Declaration of the Dean for Special Permit.
Completed Applicant's Schedule reflecting anticipated private practice hours.
Renewing Your Special Permit
A Special Permit must be renewed annually. The fee for renewal is $100. The continuing education requirement for renewal is twenty–five units of approved courses including the mandatory basic life support, two units in California Infection Control, and two units in California Dental Practice Act. In addition, you must complete and submit renewal Declarations, a new schedule and a current contract.

Automatic Revocation
Every person to whom a special permit is issued shall be entitled to practice in their recognized specialty or discipline at the dental college at which he or she is employed and its affiliated institutions as approved by the board on the following terms and conditions:

(a) The special permitholder shall file a copy of his or her employment contract with the board. The contract shall contain the following provision:
That the holder understands and acknowledges that when his or her full-time or part-time employment is terminated at the dental college, his or her special permit will be automatically revoked and that he or she will voluntarily surrender the permit to the board and will no longer be eligible to practice unless or until he or she has successfully passed the required licensure examination as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 1625).
(b) The holder shall be employed as a full-time or part-time professor, an associate professor, or as an assistant professor at the California dental college approved by the board. "Full-time employment" as used in this section means a minimum of four days per week. "Part-time employment" as used in this section, means a maximum of three days a week.
(c) The holder shall be subject to all the provisions of this chapter applicable to licensed dentists with the exception that the special permit shall be renewed annually. (Business and Professions Code, Section 1642)
Note: If a general anesthesia permit is needed, refer to our general anesthesia

Source: http://www.dbc.ca.gov/licensees/dds/permits_sp.shtml

Licensure to practice Dentistry in Colorado

An applicant for a license to practice dentistry who is a graduate of a foreign nonaccredited dental school shall:

(a) Present evidence of having completed a program in clinical dentistry and having obtained a doctorate of dental surgery or a doctorate of dental medicine at an accredited dental school;
(b) Pass the examination administered by the joint commission on national dental examinations; and
(c) Pass an examination designed to test the applicant's clinical skills and knowledge. Such examination shall be administered by a regional testing agency composed of at least four states or an examination of another state.

Source: http://www.dora.state.co.us/Dental/Statute.pdf

Accredited Dental Education Programs That May Accept International Graduates with Advanced Standing

Please note this information is subject to change.
Contact the individual institution for up-to-date information. Information here current as of July 2007

CA
Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
Dental School
Loma Linda, CA 92350
Phone: (909) 558-4222
www.llu.edu/llu/dentistry

University of California at Los Angeles School of Dentistry
Center for Health Science
Rm 53-038
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone: (310) 206-6063
www.dent.ucla.edu

University of Southern California School of Dentistry
925 W. 34th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90089
Phone: (213) 740-2851
www.usc.edu/hsc/dental

University of California at San Francisco School of Dentistry
513 Parnassus Ave, S-630
San Francisco, CA 94143
Phone: (415) 476-1323
www.ucsf.edu

University of the Pacific
Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
2155 Webster Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415) 929-6425
dental.pacific.edu/

CO
University of Colorado at
Denver and Hlth Sci Ctr
School of Dentistry;
13065 E. 17th Avenue, F831
P.O. Box 6508
Aurora, CO 80045
Phone: (303) 724-7100: www.uchsc.edu/sod

CT
University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030
Phone: (860) 679- 2175
http://sdm.uchc.edu

FL
Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine
3200 S. University Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
Phone: (954) 262-7311
dental.nova.edu

University of Florida College of Dentistry
1600 SW Archer Rd.
Rm D4-6
Gainesville, FL 32610
Phone: (352) 273-5800
www.dental.ufl.edu

IL
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry
801 South Paulina Street
Suite # 102
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 996-1040
dentistry.uic.edu

IN
Indiana University School of Dentistry
1121 West Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: (317) 274-7461
www.iusd.iupui.edu

MA
Boston University
Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Advanced Standing Program Admissions
Office of Admissions and Student Services
100 East Newton Street, Suite G 305
Boston, MA 02118
Phone: (617) 638-4787
dentalschool.bu.edu/admissions

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
One Kneeland Street
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: (617) 636-6636
www.tufts.edu/dental

MD
University of Maryland Baltimore College of Dental Surgery
Office of Admissions
650 W. Baltimore Street
Room 6410 South
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: (410) 706-7472
www.dental.umaryland.edu

MI
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
1011 N. University Ave.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Phone: (734) 763-3311
www.dent.umich.edu

University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
8200 W. Outer Dr.
MB 98
Detroit, MI 48219-3580
Phone: (313) 494-6621/20
www.udmercy.edu/dental

MN
University of Minnesota
School of Dentistry
515 Delaware Street S.E.
15-131 Moos Tower
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: (612)-625-6950
www.dentistry.umn.edu/programs_admissions/UMN_PASS.html

MO
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry
650 East 25th Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: (816) 235-2010
www.umkc.edu/dentistry

NE
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry
40th & Holdrege Streets
Lincoln, NE 68583-0740
Phone: (402) 472-1301
www.unmc.edu/dentistry

Creighton University School of Dentistry
2500 California Plaza
Omaha, NE 68178-0240
Phone: (402) 280-5060
cudental.creighton.edu
(limited space available)

NJ
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey—New Jersey Dental School
Office of Admissions, Room B830
110 Bergen Street, PO Box 1709
Newark, NJ 07101-1709
Phone: 973-972-5362
http://dentalschool.umdnj.edu/

NY
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine
325 Squire Hall;
3435 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214-3008
Phone: (716) 829-2836
www.sdm.buffalo.edu

Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
630 West 168th Street – P&S Box 20
New York, NY 10032
Phone: (212) 305-3478
cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/dental

New York University College of Dentistry
345 East 24th Street
New York, NY 10010
Phone: (212) 998-9818 www.nyu.edu/dental/

State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine
Health Sciences Center
154 Rockland Hall
Stony Brook, NY 11794
Phone: (631) 632-8950
www.hsc.stonybrook.edu/dental

OH
Case Western Reserve Univ. School of Dental Medicine
10900 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106
Phone: (216) 368-3266
www.case.edu/dental/site/main.html

PA
Temple University
The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry
3223 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Phone: (215) 707-2799
www.temple.edu/dentistry

University of Pennsylvania
School of Dental Medicine
Robert Schattner Center
240 South 40th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6030
Phone: (215) 898-0558
sdm-pass@pobox.upenn.edu
www.dental.upenn.edu

University of Pittsburgh
School of Dental Medicine
3501 Terrace Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
Phone: (412) 648-1938
www.dental.pitt.edu

PR
University of Puerto Rico
School of Dentistry
Medical Sciences Campus
Main Building-Office #A103B, 1st Floor
San Juan, PR 00936-5067
Phone: (787) 758-2525, X1105
http://dental.rcm.upr.edu

TN
University of Tennessee
College of Dentistry
University of Tennessee Health Science Ctr
875 Union Avenue
Memphis, TN 38163
Phone: (901) 448-6202
www.utmem.edu/dentistry

TX
Univ. of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr-
Houston Dental Branch
6516 M. D. Anderson Blvd.,
Suite 155
Houston, TX 77030- 3402
Phone: (713) 500-4429
www.db.uth.tmc.edu

University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr-
San Antonio Dental School
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78284
Phone: (210) 567-3160
www.dental.uthscsa.edu

VA
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry
P.O. Box 980566
520 North 12th Street
Richmond, VA 23298-0566
Phone: (804) 828-9184
www.dentistry.vcu.edu

WI
Marquette University School of Dentistry
1801 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Phone: (414) 288-7485
www.dental.mu.edu

WV
West Virginia University
School of Dentistry
Robert C. Byrd Hlth Sci Ctr.
1150 HSC North/Medical Center Drive;
Morgantown, WV 26506-9400
Phone: (304) 293-2521
www.hsc.wvu.edu/sod

Information current as of July 2007

Source: http://ada.org/prof/prac/licensure/us.asp

International Dentists Programs

Information current as of July 2007

Some U.S. dental schools have special programs designed to meet the needs of internationally trained dentists. Each program deserves individual attention. NOTE: If a dental degree is not granted at completion of the program, the graduate may or may not qualify for licensure in all states.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES: Professional Program for International Dentists: UCLA offers the Professional Program for International Dentists (PPID) for qualified international dental graduates. PPID is an intensive two-year program that begins in late June each year and continues for 24 consecutive months. Up to 12 students are admitted each year. The Program commences with a pre-clinical review course that includes didactic review and clinical preparatory instruction. After successful completion of the pre-clinical review course, PPID students will find themselves fully integrated into the UCLA School of Dentistry's comprehensive care philosophy. As with the traditional four-year program, those students who demonstrate accelerated proficiency will have additional training opportunities. Individuals who successfully complete the program requirements will be awarded a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the UCLA School of Dentistry and thus are eligible to take the dental licensing examinations throughout most of the United States. Admission requirements include: completion of the written PPID application; evidence of a dental degree or equivalent from a foreign country; passage of the National Dental Board Examination Part 1; Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination with a minimum score of 560 (paper-based) or 220 (computer-based); and three letters of recommendation. In addition, the following documents must be submitted to International Education Research Foundation, Inc (IERF) or Educational Credentials Evaluators Inc. (ECE) for an IERF Detail Report or a course-by-course report: 1) original certified, course by course college (post graduate) transcripts, 2) original certified professional educational transcripts, 3) official copy of diploma and/or degree from the applicant’s dental school, and 4) official copy of the applicant’s dental license or its equivalent. Those applicants who demonstrate the potential for success in the PPID will be invited to participate in a personal interview, didactic testing and a pre-clinical skills assessment. For additional information contact:
Professional Program for International Dentists
Office of Student Affairs
UCLA School of Dentistry
10833 Le Conte Avenue
A0-111 Center for the Health Sciences
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1668
Phone: 1-310 825-6218
Website: www.dent.ucla.edu/ppid
Continuing Education: For individuals who choose not to enroll in an advanced standing program for internationally trained dentists such as the Professional Program for International Dentists (PPID), UCLA offers continuing education courses to prepare for the California State Board Restorative Technique Part III (currently available only to persons who have passed the National Board of Dental Examinations Part I and Part II prior to 12/31/03) and California State Board Clinical Part IV examinations. International dentists can prepare for the Part III examination with several review courses, which involve lectures and laboratory exercises. Dentists (foreign and U.S.-trained) who want to become licensed to practice in California can prepare for the California State Board Clinical Part IV Examination with a nine-day review course. The review course for the Part III examination and Clinical Part IV examination are offered several times per year prior to the test dates. For additional information about these continuing education courses, please contact:
UCLA School of Dentistry
Office of Continuing Education
Box 951668, Room A0-121 CHS
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1668
Phone: 1-310-794-4387
Fax: 1-310-825-2536
Email: gmacklin@dent.ucla.edu

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO: The UCSF International Dentist Program (IDP) is a two-year (eight-quarter) program administered by the UCSF School of Dentistry. The program may extend beyond two years depending on the student’s ability to meet all graduation requirements. The program admits 24 foreign-trained dentists admitted yearly. The program begins in June each year and applications are available on the UCSF website. Successful graduates are conferred a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. Minimum requirements for admission consideration are evidence of a dental degree or equivalent from a foreign country, Educational Credentials Evaluators (ECE) English translation of dental school transcript, passage of National Board Dental Examinations Part 1 with an overall average of at least 83%, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination with a minimum score of 587 (paper-based test) or 240 (computer-based test) or 95 (internet-based test); and three letters of recommendation (dean of dental school, faculty member, and candidate choice). No exceptions are made on minimum requirements. For additional information log on to the UCSF website at http://dentistry.ucsf.edu/ad_idp.htm or please contact:
UCSF School of Dentistry
IDP Office of Admissions
707 Parnassus Avenue, Rm. #D-4010
San Francisco, CA 94143-0430
Phone: 1-415-476-2737
Fax: 1-415-476-3448
Jean.Young@ucsf.edu

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: The USC’s Advanced Standing Program for International Dentists (ASPID) is a two-year program (six trimesters) leading to the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. The USC’s ASPID has a 40-year history of success in California. An entering class of 32 students is admitted once a year, with classes beginning in April. The incoming cohort completes an intensive pre-clinical summer trimester before being fully integrated into the DDS class.
Minimum requirements for admission include: completed dental degree from a foreign college or university, National Dental Board Exam Part I with a minimum score of 75 (higher scores are advantageous), Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with minimum score of 100 (internet), 250 (computer) or 600 (paper), original dental school transcripts (in original language with English translation when needed), documentary proof of license to practice from a Ministry of Health or proper governing body, two letters of recommendation and a brief clinical resume. Also, evaluated course-by-course transcripts from either Educational Credentials Evaluators, Inc. (ECE), World Education Services (WES), or International Education Research Foundation Inc. (IERF) must be sent directly to the admissions office. For additional information please contact:
USC School of Dentistry
Office of Admissions & Student Affairs
925 W. 34th Street, Room 201
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0641
Phone: 1-213-740-2851
FAX: 1-213-740-8109
uscdadm@usc.edu http://www.usc.edu/hsc/dental/admissions/dds_admisions.htm#dds

LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY: The International Dentist Program at Loma Linda University is designed to enable qualified dentists educated outside the United States to earn a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree in the United States. The program length is two academic years (24 calendar months), but may be extended, when necessary, to meet the needs of the student. Twenty students are accepted each year and begin the program in March. Pre-requisite requirements are a dental degree from a recognized foreign dental school, successful completion of the National Board Dental Examinations Part I (minimum score 81) and Part II (minimum score 79), TOEFL examination (minimum 550 written or 213 by computer, minimum 20 in each area on the internet based testing), and evaluation of dental school transcripts or marks sheets (with English translation) by one of the following agencies: Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.; International Educational Research Foundation; or Academic Credentials Evaluators International.
In addition, for application purposes, the following documents are required: three (3) letters of recommendation
(preferably dental school faculty), certified copies (with English translation) of dental school diploma and dental school transcripts, documentation of visa or immigration status, financial statement, a dexterity test and personal interview by invitation. Cost of the program is approximately $16,720 per quarter. For additional information contact:
International Dentist Program
Loma Linda University
School of Dentistry
Loma Linda, CA 92350
E-mail: idp@llu.edu
Phone: 1-909-558-4621

UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC, ARTHUR A. DUGONI SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY: The International Dental Studies program admits 16 international dentists per year and is a two-year program that culminates in a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. In some cases the program may be extended to meet an individual's educational needs. Application requirements are a dental degree from a foreign country, each of the four sections of the National Board Dental Examinations Part I must be successfully passed (an overall minimum average of 80 is required), passage of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam score of 237 (computer-based), an ECE or WES course-by-course transcript evaluation, a minimum of a 2.0 “C” average and two (2) letters of recommendation. For additional information, contact:
International Dental Studies Program
University of the Pacific
Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
2155 Webster Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: 1-415-929-6428 or 1-415-929-6688
IDS@Pacific.edu

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO: International Student Program (ISP). In January 2005, the University of Colorado (CU) School of Dentistry initiated a program to offer qualified graduates of international dental programs the opportunity to earn the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree at the University of Colorado School of Dentistry in a 24-month program. Graduates of this two-year accelerated DDS program may take any state or regional board, and thus will be eligible for licensure and practice within the United States (pending individual state laws). The program consists of didactic courses supported by some on-line resources, preclinical simulated courses provided within the School of Dentistry and clinical courses involving direct patient care in the School’s clinics and community-based urban and rural public health clinics. The class size of this program is 20 students. The admissions requirements for the CU ISP include the following: 1) dental degree from a dental program outside of the United States (DDS, DMD, BDS or comparable degree); 2) official transcripts (translated and notarized); 3) National Dental Board Examination Part 1 – results must demonstrate that all parts were passed with a minimum overall average of 80 or above; 4) Test of English As A Foreign Language (TOEFL) – a minimum score of 237 on the computer-based version or 580 on the paper-based version must be provided and notarized, or the school may administer an English proficiency examination; 5) letters of recommendation; and 6) successful completion of psychomotor skills tests. For additional information, please contact:
The University of Colorado School of Dentistry
Office of Admissions and Student Affairs
13065 E. 17th Place, F831
P.O. Box 6508
Denver, CO 80045
www.uchsc.edu/sod

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA: The University of Florida College of Dentistry offers a two-year program for dental graduates from foreign countries that award a certificate upon completion. Applications are available beginning in the summer with an application deadline date of November 1. A class of 12 students is admitted once yearly in June. Selection is competitive. Minimum admission requirements are a dental degree from a foreign
country, successful completion of the National Board Dental Examinations Part I and Part II within five years, TOEFL examination with a minimum of 213 (computer-based) or 80 (internet-based), two (2) letters of recommendation, a 300-500 word statement of your clinical experience and personal activities, and a technical examination. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents (green card - I-551 or I-551C), hold an I-130 Petition for Alien Relative (NOT eligible for financial aid) or I-94 with certain designations: “Refugee,” “Asylum Granted,” “Indefinite Parole,” “Humanitarian Parole,” or “Cuban-Haitian Entrant.” Preference in admission to this program is given to residents of the state of Florida. For additional information and an application, see the website www.dental.ufl.edu/Admissions/FTD/ or contact:
Dr. Venita Sposetti
University of Florida, College of Dentistry
P.O. Box 100445
Gainesville, Florida 32610-0445
1-352-273-5955

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO: The International Dentist Program (IDP) is a two-year Program administered by the College of Dentistry that awards a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. Participants will attend selected predoctoral and supplemental courses to satisfy educational requirements for licensure in the state of Illinois. The first two semesters focus on pre-clinical instruction, didactic instruction and departmental rotations. After evaluation, participants begin patient care. Applications are available on July 1 and are accepted through November 1 of that application year. A class of 24 students is admitted once yearly in May. Selection is competitive and a personal interview is required for competitive candidates. To be considered for admission, you must earn a score of 75 or better for Part 1 of the National Board Dental Examination and a minimum TOEFL score of 550 or greater on the paper test or 213 or greater on the computer version. Eligibility is limited to permanent residents and U.S. citizens. Applicants in the U.S. with non-immigrant status will not be considered. The total cost for this two-year program is $138,000. This amount includes tuition, leased instruments, and basic supplies. In addition, you will be responsible for the cost of self-study supplies, books and personal expenses, as well as for a $500 refundable deposit on leased instruments. All program tuition and fees are subject to change. Applications and further information are available on the UIC College of Dentistry website at http://dentistry.uic.edu.
TUFTS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE: The Dental International Student Program (DIS) at Tufts University School of Medicine comprises five semesters (two years and three months) of coursework and clinical experience, including innovative courses in implantology and geriatric dentistry. Upon completion of the program students receive a DMD degree and are eligible for licensure to practice dentistry in the United States. The program begins in mid April and the application deadline is September 15. In addition to completing the application form, individuals must submit a personal statement discussing their motivation, experiences and accomplishments; a $75 application fee; an updated curriculum vitae; translated and notarized copies of the dental school diploma and transcripts; an official academic credentials evaluation; two letters of recommendation; official score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); and a National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) Parts I and II score report. Preference is given to individuals who score a 90 or above on Part I, 85 or above on Part II and 250 or above on the TOEFL examination. For more information please contact:
Melissa Bradbury
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Office of Admissions
1 Kneeland Street
Boston, MA 02111
1-617-636-3747
denadmissions@tufts.edu or www.tufts.edu/dental

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN: The Internationally Trained Dentist Program (ITDP) offers an opportunity for qualified dentists who are graduates of foreign dental schools to obtain a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree in two calendar years. The program of study includes didactic, laboratory, and comprehensive patient care experiences. Graduates of the program will have acquired the requisite knowledge and skills to engage in contemporary dental practice in the United States. Graduates of the ITDP will be eligible to take most state and
regional dental licensing examinations offered in the United States (a few states still require US citizenship for dental licensure).
The ITDP is an accelerated course of study that requires full-time, daily attendance for a minimum of two years (six fourteen week terms). The ITDP program begins May 1 of each year with an intensive one term didactic and preclinical course. Following successful completion of this course, ITDP students will join the third year dental class for the fall and winter terms (terms two and three). During the fourth term, ITDP students will take additional didactic and clinical courses as well as complete required clinical rotations, some of which will take place in other clinical sites within Michigan in addition to the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. ITDP students will join the fourth year dental class for the remaining fall and winter terms (terms five and six). The achievement of passing evaluations in all coursework will result in the granting of the D.D.S. degree.
Admission requirements include: Prospective students should apply directly to the Internationally Trained Dentist Program. In addition to the application form, the following requirements must also be met before an application is considered to be complete: (1) documentary proof of proficiency in the English language; minimum (TOEFL) examination scores of 575 (paper test), 230 (computer test) or 89 (internet-based test) are required, (2) successful completion of the National Board Part I examination, average score 84 or above, no section score below 75, (3) three letters of recommendation are required, (4) two essays must be submitted; one should describe the applicant’s dental experience and the second should discuss the applicant’s future professional goals, (5) documentary proof of license to practice from a Ministry of Health or appropriate governing body, (6) complete official documents (transcripts) of all college and university course work , including dental education in the original language accompanied by a certified English translation when necessary are required, and (7) certification of dental degree is required.
The Admissions Committee for the ITDP will review complete applications and qualified applicants will be invited for a personal interview. The personal interview is mandatory for acceptance into the program and applicants must be able to secure the appropriate visa for travel to the University of Michigan. The personal interview consists of oral interviews, a written examination, and technical exercises. Additional information on the personal interviews will be provided to invited applicants well in advance of the interview.
Program Contact Information
Internationally Trained Dentist Program
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
1011 N. University
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1078
Telephone: 1-734-763-1068
Fax: 1-734-647-6805
Email: internationaldent@umich.edu
Website: www.dent.umich.edu/prospective/international.html

UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY NEW JERSEY-NEW JERSEY DENTAL SCHOOL: The International Dentist Program at the New Jersey Dental School is developed for exceptional individuals who have completed the equivalent of a DMD or DDS program in a non-US or Canadian accredited dental school. It is intended for individuals who would be interested in pursuing a dental career in the U.S. or who would be interested in returning to their country with additional skills acquired in a U.S. accredited DMD program.
The International Dentist Program will be approximately twenty-four months in length beginning approximately June 1st and concluding twenty-four months later. The first three months of the program will consist of a special curriculum with students participating in pre-clinical laboratory exercises together with appropriate didactic summary courses. Since candidates will have taken and passed Parts I and II of the National Boards it is anticipated that most, if not all, first and second year courses will be waived and the special summer program will help prepare students to become regular students of the Junior Academic Year beginning at the end of August.
The criteria for admissions includes: documentation of a license to practice dentistry in his/her country, (if available) a completed application with a non-refundable application fee of $125, copies of diplomas and all official transcripts from post-secondary schools attended. (Transcripts in languages other than English must be translated and evaluated
by a foreign academic credentialing service) National Board Part I and II scores (obtained within the past five years), and a TOEFL examination score in situations where English is not the applicant’s native language. In addition three letters of recommendation are requested, preferably from the faculty of the dental school attended.
Applications should be submitted to the New Jersey Dental School’s Office of Admissions. Applications will be accepted throughout the year and will be reviewed and accepted upon by the New Jersey Dental School’s Admissions Committee. All candidates will be informed in writing of the action taken on their applications.
Inquiries about the program can be made to Dr. Jeffrey Linfante, at linfante@umdnj.edu or 973-972-1614.
UMDNJ-New Jersey Dental School
International Dentist Program
Office of Admissions-Room B830 110 Bergen Street, PO Box 1709 Newark, NJ 07101-1709 Phone: 973-972-5362 http://dentalschool.umdnj.edu/

UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER EASTMAN DENTAL CENTER: The University of Rochester offers the Post-Doctoral International Dental Program (PIDP) for qualified international dental graduates. This program is designed to satisfy part of the clinical requirement for licensure in the State of New York and is recognized as such by the New York Department of Education. PIDP is an intensive two-year program that begins June 1 and December 1 each year and continues for 25 consecutive months. Up to 12 students are admitted each year. The Program commences with a pre-clinical review course that includes didactic review and clinical preparatory instruction. After successful completion of the pre-clinical review course, PIDP students will find themselves fully integrated into the University of Rochester comprehensive care philosophy. The Program's mission is to focus on the education of international dentists with an interest in academic careers in teaching and research. Those students who demonstrate strong scientific ability have the opportunity to seek enrollment in the Master of Public Health, Master of Dental Science or PhD Programs. Individuals who successfully complete the program requirements will be awarded a certificate of completion. Admission requirements include: Completion of the written PIDP application; evidence of a dental degree or equivalent from a foreign country; Test of English as a Foreign Language {TOEFL} examination with a minimum score of 560 {paper-based} or 220 {computer -based}; and three letters of recommendation. Completion of National Board Dental Examinations Parts 1 and 2 are encouraged. In addition, the following documents must be submitted to the International Education Research Foundation, Inc. {IERF} or Educational Credentials Evaluators, Inc. {ECE} for an IERF Detail Report or an ECE Subject Analysis Report: 1} Original certified college {post-graduate} transcripts; 2} Original certified professional educational transcripts; 3} Official copy of diploma and/or degree from the applicants' dental school; and 4} Official copy of the applicants' dental license or its equivalent. Those applicants who demonstrate the potential for success in the PIDP will be invited to participate in a personal interview. For additional information contact:
Dr. Hans Malmström
Post-Doctoral International Dental Program
University of Rochester Eastman Dental Center
625 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ADVANCED PLACEMENT (DDS) AND CONTINUING EDUCATION ADVANCED STUDY PROGRAMS FOR INTERNATIONAL DENTISTS: The Advanced Placement D.D.S. Program is offered to internationally trained dentists who seek to practice dentistry in the United States. The program emphasizes patient-centered care in order to produce health-care professionals who possess the knowledge and skills to diagnose, manage, and prevent diseases, abnormalities, and other conditions affecting the oral and surrounding tissues. An integrated curriculum prepares students to apply knowledge in patient-care situations beginning in their first year of study and for the duration of the program.
The program is a three-year, full-time program. Beginning in the month of July preceding the first academic year of the program, a five-week-intensive “orientation” program is presented, at the conclusion of which students are fully integrated into the second year class of the four-year DDS program. The program is fully accredited by the
Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. Successful completion culminates in the awarding of a D.D.S. degree, which meets the basic educational requirements for licensure. Applicants must be graduates of international dental schools who have satisfactorily completed an academic program of study of no less than four years, culminating in a degree, diploma, or certificate in dentistry recognized by the appropriate civil authorities of the country in which the dental school is located. Applicants must take the TOEFL and must pass Part 1 of the National Board Dental Examination. For additional information, please -email the Office of Admissions at: nlj1@nyu.edu or visit the website at: http://www.nyu.edu/dental/bulletin/
The Advanced Study Programs for International Dentists* at New York University College of Dentistry are full time continuing education programs for graduates of international dental schools. One-year-programs in Endodontics, Esthetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics and Prosthodontics are offered, as well as two-year-programs in Implant Dentistry and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The Advanced Study Programs attract internationally trained professionals from over 55 countries who choose to study at New York University College of Dentistry (NYUCD) located in New York City. The focus of the program is patient care and the NYUCD experience affords our program participants the opportunity to treat the largest and most diverse patient population of any dental school in the United States. The technologically advanced clinical facilities and renowned research and clinical faculty enable the participants to achieve their career goals in dentistry. For more information, please send an e-mail to dental.international@nyu.edu or visit the website at
http://www.nyu.edu/dental/academicprograms/international/flash/index.html.
*Please note that the Continuing Education Advanced Study Programs for International Dentists at New York University are designated as full-time continuing educational courses; completion does not qualify participants for licensure or certification in the United States and does not guarantee certification in their home countries.
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY: The Advanced Standing Program for Foreign Trained Dentists is a two-year program designed to enable qualified individuals to earn a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree in the United States. Applications are processed from September 1, 2005 to January 31, 2006. The admission process is highly selective. Application requirements are application fee, letter of intent, completed application, official copies of transcripts and certificates, Part I and Part II National Dental Board Examination Scores, Credential Evaluation Report from the Educational Credential Evaluators, TOEFL exam – if English is not the native language – within a minimum of 580 (paper based) or 237 (computer based), two (2) letters of recommendation written within one year, and a completed Dental Experience Summary Form. For additional information contact:
Temple University School of Dentistry
Office of Admissions and Student Affairs
3223 North Broad Street, Room 341
Philadelphia, PA 19140
terry.griffin@temple.edu

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO: The UTHSCSA School of Dentistry International Dentist Education Program (IDEP allows qualified graduates of foreign dental programs to earn the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in a 24-month program. Completion of this two-year educational program will allow graduates to take state or regional dental clinical examination and be eligible for licensure and practice within the United States (pending individual state laws). The IDEP is a full-time, daily program and will consist of a six-week didactic and preclinical laboratory review course followed by matriculation through the 3rd and 4th years of the undergraduate dental program with classroom lectures and direct patient care in the group practices and departmental clinical courses and rotations. The class size of this new program will be 10 students. The application requirements for the IDEP are a dental degree from a foreign country; officially translated and notarized dental school diploma and transcripts ; passing scores on all sections of the National Board Dental Examination Part I with an overall average of 80 or above (within past 5 years); exam score of 237 (computer-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); three (3) letters of recommendation; and completion of personal statements about applicant's clinical experience, personal activities, and future professional goals. Selected applicants will be invited for a 2-day interview process that will consist of an orientation to the dental school, interviews with faculty and students, a written essay, and dental skills psychomotor assessments. The class of 10 students admitted to the IDEP will be selected from those individuals who present for the interview process.
For additional information, please contact:
International Dentist Education Program
UTHSCSA School of Dentistry
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229
Email: IDEP@uthscsa.edu or bohnenkamp@uthscsa.edu
Website: http://dental.uthscsa.edu/admissions/idep.html
CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES: These courses are designed to help dentists keep abreast of advances in dental and medical sciences. Continuing education courses are of short duration (usually less than one week) and do not lead to a degree. Mostly, these courses address a single topic. Some foreign graduates have participated in such courses to help prepare for licensure examination. The Council on Dental Education and Licensure prepares a listing of continuing education courses and their locations. The list is available on ADA website at www.ada.org/prof/ed/ce/courselisting/index.asp.

MEXICAN INTERNATIONAL DENTIST PROGRAM: UNIVERSIDAD DE LA SALLE BAJIO; LEON, GUANAJUATO, MEXICO: The California Board of Dental Examiners granted authorization to the Universidad de La Salle to start a two-year international dental training program for foreign trained dentists that awards a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree. In 2006, the University De La Salle Bajio’s School of Dentistry began offering the International Dental Program, designed for foreign trained dentists that are striving towards obtaining a dental license that allows them to practice in California, U.S.
The University De La Salle has built a program with academic and clinic facilities specifically designed for its International Dental Program. The program consists of four (4) academic semesters with both classroom and clinical requirements, beginning in January of each year. This is a bilingual program in which the lecture is held in English and the clinical process is conducted in Spanish for most every patient.
The basic admission requirements include candidate’s identity documents, an evaluation of dental school transcripts by Educational Credential Evaluators Inc. (ECE), three (3) letters of recommendation, certified copies in English translation of candidate’s Dental School Diploma, financial statements, passing of the TOEFL exam and an admission test as well as a personal interview with members of an admission committee. For additional information please visit the LaSalle International Dental Program website at: http://www.LASALLEids.com or contact:
Universidad De La Salle Bajío
School of Dentistry
International Dental Program (IDP)
Av. Universidad #602 Col. Lomas del Campestre
CP 37150 Leon, Gto. Mexico
Phone (Including area code): (011-52- 477) 710- 85 70
Fax (Including area code): (011-52- 477) 779-4052
opi@bajio.delasalle.edu.mx

CANADIAN QUALIFYING AND ADVANCED STANDING PROGRAMS: The Qualifying Program is a special university program held over two academic years for graduates of non-accredited dental programs leading to a Certificate of Qualification in Dentistry. Its purpose is to prepare students to take the examinations of the National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB). Admission requirements include graduation from a non-accredited university dental program of a minimum of four years, Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada on or before the application deadline, completion of the Eligibility Examination (EE) administered by the Association of Canadian Faculties of Dentistry (ACFD) and demonstrated competency in English. Upon successful completion of a CDAC-accredited Qualifying Program and the NDEB examinations, the candidate will be eligible for licensure/registration in all provinces of Canada.
NOTE: Currently, the Qualifying Programs are not recognized in United States licensing jurisdictions as meeting the educational qualification for licensure.
Three Canadian dental schools offer Qualifying Programs to graduates of non-accredited dental schools.
Dalhousie University
Faculty of Dentistry
5981 University Avenue
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3H-3J5
University of Toronto
Faculty of Dentistry
124 Edward Street
Toronto, Ontario M5G-1G6
University of Western Ontario
Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
1151 Richmond Street, Room 1003
Dental Sciences Building
London, Ontario N6A 5C1
Graduates of non-accredited dental programs may also apply for advanced standing within an accredited D.D.S. or D.M.D. program in Canada. Graduates receive a D.M.D or D.D.S. degree upon completion of these programs, and upon successful completion of the appropriate licensing examinations, are eligible for licensure/registration in the U.S. and Canada. Three Canadian dental schools offer advanced standing to graduates of non-accredited dental schools.
University of British Columbia
Faculty of Dentistry
350-2194 Health Sciences Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
University of Alberta
Faculty of Medicine and Oral Health Sciences
Room 3036 Dent/Pharma Bldg
Edmonton, Alberta T6G-2N8
University of Manitoba
Faculty of Dentistry
780 Bannatyne Ave. Rm D113
Winnepeg, Manitoba R3E-0W2
The University of Manitoba calls its advanced standing program the International Dentist Degree Program (IDDP).
For more information about dental education and licensure in Canada, contact:
Canadian Dental Association
1815 Alta Vista Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1G 3Y6
Phone: 1-613-523-1770
FAX: 1-613-523-7489
www.cda-adc.ca/
Information current as of July 2007

Source: http://ada.org/prof/prac/licensure/us.asp

Advanced Education Opportunities for International Dental Graduates

Information Current as of July 2007

DPH-Dental Public Health
ENDO-Endodontics
OMP-Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
OMR-Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
OMS-Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
ORTHO-Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
PED DENT-Pediatric Dentistry
PERIO-Periodontics
PROS-Prosthodontics
CBMX-PROS-Combined/maxillofacial prosthetics
MX PROS-Maxillofacial prosthetics
GPR-General practice residency
AEGD-Advanced Education in General Dentistry

In the past, the following programs have considered admitting graduates of international dental schools. Please note this information is subject to change. Contact the school directly for the most accurate information
The vast majority of states require either graduation from, or at least two years of study at, an accredited pre-doctoral dental education program to enable graduates of dental schools in other countries to satisfy the educational requirements for licensure. Some states will accept completion of an advanced education program. For further information see the Summary of State Educational Requirements for International at:
http://www.ada.org/prof/prac/licensure/licensure_state_requirements_intl.pdf.

ALABAMA
University of Alabama
School of Dentistry
1919 Seventh Ave., S.
Birmingham, AL 35294
(ORTHO, PERIO, PROS, MX PROS)
CALIFORNIA
Loma Linda University
School of Dentistry
Loma Linda, CA 92350
(ENDO, ORTHO, PERIO, PROS)
University of California,
Los Angelos
School of Dentistry
10833 LeConte Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(ENDO, OMS, ORTHO, PED DENT, PERIO, PROS, GPR)
University of California, San Francisco
School of Dentistry
513 Parnassus Avenue
S-630
San Francisco, CA 94143
(DPH, ENDO, ORTHO, PED DENT. PROS)
University of the Pacific
Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
2155 Webster Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
(ORTHO)
University of Southern California
School of Dentistry
925 W. 34th Street
University Park, MC-0641
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0641
(ENDO, OMS, ORTHO, PED DENT, PERIO, PROS, AEGD)
CONNECTICUT
School of Dental Medicine
University of Connecticut
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030-3915
(ENDO, OMR, ORTHO, PED DENT, PERIO, PROS, AEGD)
St. Mary’s Hospital
59 Franklin Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
(GPR)
DELAWARE
Christiana Care Health System
501 West 14th Street
Box 1668
Wilmington, DE 19899 54
(OMS)
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Howard University
College of Dentistry
600 W. Street, NW
Washington, DC 20059
(ORTHO, GPR, AEGD)
Children's National Medical Center
111 Michigan Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20010
(ORTHO, PED DENT)
FLORIDA
Jacksonville University
2800 University Boulevard North
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(ORTHO)
Nova Southeastern University
College of Dental Medicine
3200 S. University Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(ENDO, PED DENT, PERIO, PROS, AEGD )
Nova Southeastern at Dade County Research Clinic
750 Northwest 20th Street
Miami, FL 33127
(AEGD)
University of Florida
College of Dentistry
J. Hillis Miller Health Ctr.
Gainesville, FL 32610-0445
(ENDO, OMP, ORTHO, PED DENT, PERIO, PROS)
University of Florida, Hialeah
750 East 25th Street
Hialeah, FL 33013
(AEGD)
University of Florida, Jacksonville
2028 Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(AEGD)
University of Miami
Jackson Memorial Hospital
1611 NW 12th Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
(OMS, GPR)
University of Florida, St. Petersburg
960 7th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
(AEGD)
GEORGIA
Medical College of Georgia
School of Dentistry
1120 15th Street
Room AD 1119
Augusta, GA 30912-0200
(ENDO, OMS, PERIO, PROS)
ILLINOIS
University of Chicago-Zoller Dental Clinic
5841 S. Maryland Ave.
MC2108
Chicago, IL 60637
(MX PROS)
University of Illinois
Chicago/Michael Reese
College of Dentistry
801 South Paulina St.
Chicago, IL 60612
(ENDO, OMS, ORTHO, PERIO, PROS)
INDIANA
Indiana University School of Dentistry
1121 W. Michigan St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(ENDO, ORTHO, PERIO, PROS, MX PROS)
Veteran Affairs Medical Center
1481 West Tenth Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(GPR)
IOWA
University of Iowa
College of Dentistry
Dental Building
Iowa City, IA 52242
(DPH, ENDO, OMP, OMR, ORTHO, PERIO, PROS)
KENTUCKY
University of Kentucky
College of Dentistry
800 Rose Street
Lexington, KY 40536
(ORTHO, PERIO, GPR)
University of Louisville
School of Dentistry
Health Science Center
501 S. Preston Street
Louisville, KY, 40292
(ENDO, PED DENT, PERIO)
LOUISIANA
Louisiana State University
School of Dentistry
Medical Center
1100 Florida Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70119
(ENDO, ORTHO, PED DENT, PERIO, PROS, MX PROS, GPR)
MARYLAND
National Institute of Dental Research
Room 537
Westwood Building
Bethesda, MD 20892
(DPH)
University of Maryland
School of Dentistry
650 West Baltimore St.
Room 6410 South
Baltimore, MD 21201
(ENDO, OMP, OMS, ORTHO, PED DENT, PERIO, PROS, AEGD)
MASSACHUSETTS
Berkshire Medical Center
725 North Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(GPR)
Boston University
School of Graduate Dentistry
100 East Newton St.
Suite G 305
Boston, MA 02118
(DPH, ENDO, OMP, OMS, ORTHO, PED DENT, PERIO, PROS, AEGD)
Children's Hospital - Harvard University
300 Longwood - Hummewell
Boston, MA 02115
(PED DENT)
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
188 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
(DPH, ENDO, OMP, ORTHO, PERIO, PROS)
Tufts University
School of Dental Medicine
One Kneeland Street
Boston, MA 02111
(ENDO, OMS, ORTHO, PED DENT, PERIO, PROS, GPR)
MICHIGAN
University of Detroit Mercy
School of Dentistry
8200 W. Outer Drive #98
P.O. Box 19900
Detroit, MI 48219-0900
(ENDO, ORTHO)
University of Michigan
School of Dentistry
1234 Dental Building
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
(ENDO, ORTHO, PED DENT, PERIO, PROS, AEGD)
School of Public Health
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
(DPH)
Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center-Detroit
Dental Services
John D. Dingell Center
Detroit, MI 48201
(PROS)
MINNESOTA
University of Minnesota
School of Dentistry
515 Delaware Street, SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
(ENDO, ORTHO, PERIO, PROS)
Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
200 1st Street, SW
Rochester, NY 55905
(PERIO)
MISSISSIPPI
Blair Batson Children’s Hospital/
University of Mississippi
2500 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39216-4505
(PED DENT)
University of Mississippi
School of Dentistry
2500 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39216
(GPR, AEGD)
MISSOURI
St. Louis University
Medical Center
3556 Caroline Street
St. Louis, MO 63104
(ENDO, ORTHO, PERIO)
University of Missouri
School of Dentistry
650 East 25th Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
(ORTHO, OMR, AEGD)
NEBRASKA
University of Nebraska Medical Center
College of Dentistry
40th & Holdrege Streets
Lincoln, NE 68583-0740
(ENDO, ORTHO)
NEW JERSEY
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
New Jersey Dental School
110 Bergen Street
Newark, NJ 07101
(ENDO, ORTHO, PED DENT, PERIO, PROS)
NEW YORK
Columbia University
School of Dental & Oral Surgery
630 West 168th Street-P&S Box 20
New York, NY 10032
(ENDO, ORTHO, PERIO, PROS, AEGD)
New York Presbyterian Hospital
Columbia Presbyterian
622 West 168th Street
New York, NY 10032
(OMP)
New York State Dept. of Health
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12237
(DPH)
New York University
College of Dentistry
421 First Avenue
New York, NY 10010
(ENDO, ORTHO, PERIO, PROS)
State University of New York
School of Dentistry
3435 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214
(ENDO, OMP, ORTHO, PERIO, PROS, AEGD)
State University of New York
School of Dentistry
Rockland Hall
Stony Brook, NY 11794-8700
(PERIO)
University of Rochester
Eastman Dental Center
625 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
(ORTHO, PERIO, PROS, AEGD)
NORTH CAROLINA
North Carolina Division of Dental Health
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687
(DPH)
University of North Carolina
School of Dentistry
CB #7450
Brauer Hall
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7450
(ENDO, OMP, OMR, OMS, ORTHO, PED DENT, PERIO, PROS, GPR)
OHIO
Case School of Dental Medicine
10900 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106-4905
(ENDO, ORTHO, PED DENT, PERIO)
Forum Health/Western Reserve Care
345 Oak Hill Avenue
Youngstown, OH 44501
(GPR)
Miami Valley Hospital
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409
(GPR)
The Ohio State University
College of Dentistry
305 W. 12th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
(OMP, OMS, ORTHO, PED DENT, PERIO, PROS)
Metrohealth Medical Center
2500 Metrohealth Drive
Cleveland, OH 44109-1998
(OMS, GPR)
St. Vincent Charity Hospital/St/ Luke’s Med Ctr
Dept of Dentistry
11201 Shaker Blvd., Suite 136
Cleveland, OH 44104
(GPR)
OKLAHOMA
St. Anthony Hospital
1000 North Lee Street
Box 205
Oklahoma City, OK 73101
(GPR)
University of Oklahoma
Health Science Center
P.O. Box 26901
Oklahoma City, OK 73190
(OMS, ORTHO, PERIO)
OREGON
Oregon Health and Science University
School of Dentistry
611 S.W. Dentistry
Portland, OR 97201-3097
(ENDO, ORTHO)
Legacy Emanuel Hospital and Health Center
Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital and Health Center
1849 NW Kearney #300
Portland, OR 97209
(OMS)
PENNSYLVANIA
University of Pittsburgh
School of Dental Medicine
3501 Terrace Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(PROS)
Albert Einstein Medical Center
5501 Old York Road
Philadelphia, PA 19141-3098
(ENDO)
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
3705 Fifth Avenue at Desota Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(PED DENT)
St. Christopher’s Hospital – Children
Eric Avenue at Front Street
Philadelphia, PA 19134-1095
(PED DENT)
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
1130 Edison Bldg,
130 S. 9th
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(OMS)
Temple University
School of Dentistry
3223 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(ENDO, ORTHO, PERIO)
Temple University Hospital
3401 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(OMS)
University of Pennsylvania
School of Dental Medicine
Robert Schattner Center
240 South 40th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6030
(ENDO, ORTHO, PERIO, ORTHO/PERIO)
Abington Memorial Hospital
1200 Old York Road
Abington, PA
(GPR)
PUERTO RICO
School of Dentistry
University of Puerto Rico
1st Floor Academic Affairs Office
San Juan, PR 00936-5067
(OMS, ORTHO, PED DENT, PROS, GPR)
SOUTH CAROLINA
Medical University of South Carolina
College of Dental Medicine
171 Ashley Avenue
P.O. Box 250507
Charleston, SC 29425-1376
(ORTHO)
Carolina Medical Center
Department of Oral Medicine
1000 Blythe Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28203
(GPR)
TENNESSEE
University of Tennessee
College of Dentistry
875 Union Avenue
Memphis, TN 38163
(OMS, ORTHO, PERIO, PROS)
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
1623 Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 37232-5225
(ORTHO)
TEXAS
Baylor College of Dentistry
Texas A&M University System
3200 Gaston Avenue
Dallas, TX 75246
(DPH, ENDO, OMP, ORTHO, PERIO, PROS)
University of Texas
Dental School at San Antonio
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78284-7914
(DPH, ENDO, OMR, ORTHO, PED DENT, PERIO, PROS)
University of Texas Health Science Center
Houston Dental Branch
6516 M. D. Anderson Blvd
Suite 155
Houston, TX 77030-3402
(ENDO, OMS, ORTHO, PED DENT, PERIO, PROS, GPR)
University of Texas
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Dept. of Head and Neck Surgery
1515 Holcombe Blvd., Unit 441
Houston, TX 77030
(MX PROS)
VIRGINIA
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry
P.O. Box 980566
520 North 12th Street
Richmond, VA 23298-0566
(ORTHO)
WASHINGTON
University of Washington
School of Dentistry
Health Sciences Building
SC-62
Seattle, WA 98195
(ENDO, ORTHO, PED DENT, PERIO, PROS
University of Washington Hospital
Hospital Dentistry – Box 357456
Seattle, WA 98195-7456
(GPR)
WEST VIRGINIA
West Virginia University
School of Dentistry
P.O. Box 9402
Health Science Center, N
Morgantown, WV 25401
(PROS)
WISCONSIN
Marquette University
School of Dentistry
Office of Admissions
P.O. Box 1881
Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881
(ENDO, ORTHO, PROS, AEGD)
Information Current as of July 2007

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