Licensing and Residency

[Humbl3Pye]

Hey All,

I was curious to see if someone could provide insight on what to expect with licensing with a residency program. I’m currently a resident in AZ and am planning on moving to another state to complete a residency, however, my overall plan is to move back to AZ. Does anyone know if I will have to establish a license in both states or is there a way to just get a license in AZ and work in another state without getting a license since I’m in a residency program?

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[tinman831]

Hey All,

I was curious to see if someone could provide insight on what to expect with licensing with a residency program. I’m currently a resident in AZ and am planning on moving to another state to complete a residency, however, my overall plan is to move back to AZ. Does anyone know if I will have to establish a license in both states or is there a way to just get a license in AZ and work in another state without getting a license since I’m in a residency program?

You will most likely have to apply for a license in the state in which you do your residency program. Once you're done with it, apply for a license in AZ.

 

[charlestweed]

I took and passed the CA board exam right after dental school. And then I moved to another state for my ortho residency. The state, where did my ortho residency, only required me to have a student dentist license, which was pretty much a useless piece of paper because I couldn't moonlight with it. I paid the CA board $365 (I think it's around $600 now) to keep my CA dental license active because I wanted to practice in CA. With an active license, I was able to get 3 P/T job offers from 3 differnt corps a month before I completed my residency. The employers won't even interview you if you don't have these 3 items ready: active dental license, CPR certificate, and your malpractice insurance.

I finished my ortho residency and flew back home on a friday night. I started my first job on the next saturday morning. And on Sunday, I picked up my dream BMW, which I ordered 1 wk before I completed my residency.

 

[Humbl3Pye]

I took and passed the CA board exam right after dental school. And then I moved to another state for my ortho residency. The state, where did my ortho residency, only required me to have a student dentist license, which was pretty much a useless piece of paper because I couldn't moonlight with it. I paid the CA board $365 (I think it's around $600 now) to keep my CA dental license active because I wanted to practice in CA. With an active license, I was able to get 3 P/T job offers from 3 differnt corps a month before I completed my residency. The employers won't even interview you if you don't have these 3 items ready: active dental license, CPR certificate, and your malpractice insurance.

I finished my ortho residency and flew back home on a friday night. I started my first job on the next saturday morning. And on Sunday, I picked up my dream BMW, which I ordered 1 wk before I completed my residency.

Wow! I don’t want to throw the word hero around, but dang, congratulations for working hard and being disciplined. Appreciate the advice!

 

[Debt Free DDS]

I was not required to have a license in the state I did my residency. Ask your residency program if you are required to have one.

 

[shayandarvish2]

Hi guys! I am a foreign graduated DDS. So I am planning to go directly for the pediatrics program in Canada as I do not want to waste two years of my life doing an equivalency program for my DDS again. When I graduate in Canada as a Pediatrician, Can I get the license to work in the US ? or they will still send me for the DDS two year program. I know I can get licensed in Canada with my specialty degree but I do not know it about the US