Requires two years of pre-doctoral education that results in a DDS or DMD degree: AL, CA, FL, GA, IL, IA, MA, MI, MO, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, PR, SD, TX, VT (one year), VA, WI and WA. (A few states may accept a diploma, degree or certificate upon completion of the program-FL, IA, MI, NY and VA).
Requires two years of post-doctoral education: KY, LA, MD-pediatric dentistry only, MS, TN and TX
Accepts two years of pre-or post-doctoral education: IL, MI, VA and WA
Requires graduation from an accredited program with a DDS or DMD degree: AK, AR, AZ, CO, DE, DC, HI, ID, IN, KS, ME, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OK, RI, SC, UT, VI, WV and WY.
Other:
CT requires completion of at least two-years in a residency in an accredited program AND successful completion at a level greater than the second post graduate year, at least two years in a residency or fellowship in an accredited program in Connecticut.
MN does not require additional education. Applicants are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Information current as of July 2007
rest is here :
http://ada.org/prof/prac/licensure/licensure_state_requirements_intl.pdf