Are the results of the NERB (CDCA) valid for life?

[Mauricio45]

Hi,

I'm Canadian but studied in an American dental school and graduated in 2016. I successfully passed both NERB (or CDCA) and Canadian boards. Also, passed both Part 1 and Part 2.

I've been practicing in Canada since graduation, and I was wondering if I decide to move to the States in the future, would the CDCA exam need to be retaken or is it valid for life?

Thanks

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[Munks]

It's state dependent because they are the ones giving the actual license, but I believe most hold it valid for 5 years. But yeah, state-dependent.

 

[vellnueve]

Yeah usually 5 years.

 

[harmeetkau]

The CDCA are not the most honest people though. Any other test would be a better idea.

 

[FLOSS UR TEETH]

Can you give examples of which states say its only valid for 5 years? I thought it was valid for life......
We have to take the whole exam over again if we decide to move 6 years from now?

 

[vellnueve]

Can you give examples of which states say its only valid for 5 years? I thought it was valid for life......
We have to take the whole exam over again if we decide to move 6 years from now?

Have you not looked at licensing requirements at all? Go look at the laws for the states you want to practice in.