California License Question

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I graduated from dental school 2.5 years ago and took NERB/ADEX the year that California started accepting a residency instead of taking a board. Now that I am graduating in 6 months, I am curious if my 3 year orthodontics residency will allow me to get a CA license or if only a 1 year GPR/AEGD counts. If I want to work in CA what can I do or do I have to do anything? I am sure this has been answered before but my quick search didn't find any results.

Thanks

 

[fsddsms]

i was wondering the same thing. I asked three dentists but they didn't know the answer either. If specializing bypasses and "counts" toward the GPR/AEGD requirement then "it's a two birds with one stone" kind of deal AND you get to practice in both NY and California too.

 

[Khurram]

As far as I know a specialization residency does not count toward licensure in California. You must have done an AEGD/GPR to count towards licensure.

 

[IHeartEndo]

Khurram is right. Either a GPR/AEGD or you have to take the WREB.

On a related note, does anyone know what states DO ALLOW you to obtain licensure by specialty only? Thanks

 

[fsddsms]

As far as I know a specialization residency does not count toward licensure in California. You must have done an AEGD/GPR to count towards licensure.

Ah ok too good to be true I suppose. Do you know if the GPR/AEGD has to BE in california? Or can it be done in New York for example and will california accept it to allow you to practice?

 

[nextuszerodmd]

Ah ok too good to be true I suppose. Do you know if the GPR/AEGD has to BE in california? Or can it be done in New York for example and will california accept it to allow you to practice?

you can do a GPR/AEGD in another state and california will accept it. a buddy dentist of mine did his GPR in NY and now is practicing in california

 

[Istr8nthem]

Khurram is right. Either a GPR/AEGD or you have to take the WREB.

On a related note, does anyone know what states DO ALLOW you to obtain licensure by specialty only? Thanks

NY does allow this. You have to finish an accredited residency program to its completion. Whether it be a 1 year GPR or a 6 year MD oral surgery program, the program must be completed in full, and a certificate must be awarded and sent to NYS for licensing. The process normally takes anywhere from 1-4 months after completing your program, so some time has to be budgeted into any prospective job opportunities to allow ample time to get your license in hand.