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Blog focusing on information, resources for International Dentists to get licensed as Dentists in the USA.

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  • How to Improve your Application?

    International Dentist program is very competitive. To improve your application, schools consider various factors on a student application. One of the most important experience is Volunteering and Work experience in the USA. 1.Volunteering Experience You can look up for Volunteering opportunities in your location using the next link https://www.volunteermatch.org/ 2.Working as a Dental Assistant You Read more

  • INBDE Preparation Resources

    INBDE is a two day exam with First Day Test is 8 hours 15 minutes long including breaks with 360 Questions Second Day is 4 hours 15 minutes long including the breaks with 140 Questions Coming to the preparation tools I used. 1.Mental dental videos on YouTube. Dr.Ryan’s, YouTube videos are one of my main Read more

  • STEP 4-TOEFL and Prep Resources

    TOEFL is one more important test you take besides your INBDE. So What is TOEFL? TOEFL is a language test for all International Students who wish to study in the USA. You have to take TOEFL even if you are a US citizen, if you have graduated from Dental School from outside the USA. Schools Read more

  • STEP 3-Register for INBDE Exam

    Once ADA receives your ECE evaluation report, they will send you an Eligibility confirmation email. This allows you to register for INBDE exam. While filling the application, you have to select the Education Status of Dentist. (Select GRADUATE OF A NON-ACCREDITED DENTAL SCHOOL). SELECTING AN INCORRECT STATUS WILL DELAY PROCESSING OF YOUR APPLICATION. Once you Read more

  • STEP 2- ECE Evaluation

    Once you create your DENTPIN, you can manage your account and apply too take the INBDE exam. To be eligible to take the exam, you must have your degree evaluated by ECE Evaluators or WES https://www.ece.org/ You can create an account with ECE using this link ECE Registration Once you create the account, you can Read more

  • STEP 1- Create your DENTPIN

    For any foreign-trained dentist, to become a Board Certified Dentist in the USA, the first step is to clear your Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE®). It is a licensure examination, and International Dentists must clear this exam to be eligible to apply to Dental School programs in the USA. It is a two-day exam. Read more