How long does dental school (and getting licensed) actually take?

[manifesto]

1) So I know dental school is 4 years and within these four years you will pass the boards part I and II. But after that, when do you take the WREB?

Do most students pass on their first attempt? If not, how soon can you practice then retake (I know you don't have to retake the whole thing)?

Then after that, how soon can you apply for a license and how fast will you be granted one?

2) Or let's say I go to a 3 year school like UOP and do an AEGD/GPR so I don't have to take the WREB. When will the matching process occur and how long will it take? How long will the AEGD/GPR last? How soon can I apply for a license after taking it and how fast will I be granted a license?

THIS IS FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.

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[dlilb]

I'm not real familiar with pass/match, but you can check out this California licensure spotlight to get more info on the timing, requirements and getting licensed:

http://www.asdanet.org/licensure/california.aspx