Dental Student wanting to practice in the States after graduation

[boxmixer]

I was wondering if anyone knew the process for accredition in the US for canadian grads... becuase I read this article https://www.ada.org/news/900.aspx .... where canadian boards are accepted in Minnesota.

[koft]

It depends on the state that you want to practice. some require you do a residency, some require a regional board exam....

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[Guest WarrenAch]

I guess if you're smart enough to pass your courses and graduate,i'm sure passing U.S. boards won't be that much of a pain,well,100x easier than Optometrists,MedVets etc...(their boards are a lot more variable.)

 

But like Koft said,some states require you to do a residency,before going there and install,make sure you get a job first in the choosen area,it will simplify a lot of things.

[prince5325]

In most states, yes, you can start working immediately after graduation. However, some states, including New York, have started a required post-graduate year (whether in a general practice residency or specialty residency) before a dentist can get licensed in that state.

[Adversary]

Um, that is only true if you passed part 1 and 2 of the boards and on top of passing the regional exam.

 

Alternatively, you complete a residency to bypass the regional exam to obtain a state license for certain states.

 

In most states, yes, you can start working immediately after graduation. However, some states, including New York, have started a required post-graduate year (whether in a general practice residency or specialty residency) before a dentist can get licensed in that state.

[Adversary]

Upon reading the attached link, I found this in the article:

 

"The Minnesota Board of Dentistry voted unanimously June 26 to accept the results of the National Dental Examining Board of Canada's two-part exam for graduates of the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 2010."

 

This is relevant for Minnesota DMD students only.

 

I was wondering if anyone knew the process for accredition in the US for canadian grads... becuase I read this article https://www.ada.org/news/900.aspx .... where canadian boards are accepted in Minnesota.