Questions about Dental Degrees outside the U.S.

[MariesMeow]

Hi there, I have a couple questions about studying dentistry abroad. I am currently pondering the idea of studying abroad to pursue a BDS degree or the equivalent of this degree. Are there any schools in other countries that the U.S. will accept as qualified dental degree or must you go through the 3 year certification program upon moving back to the united states in order to practice? I would really like to pursue a dental program overseas that allows me to start right out of highschool and study towards a Bachelor of Dental Surgery or Science but am worried that I will have difficulties being able to practice as a dentist with a bachelors degree rather than a doctors degree. Are there any difficulties for practicing as a dentist with a bachelors degree or if you were to go through the certification program, would you be considered equally certified as everyone else who went through the graduate dental program in the U.S.? What are the pros and cons of studying internationally? From the research i've done, it seems as though it would be cheaper to go through a bachelors program and then come back and go through the certification program but i'm sure there are hidden costs I have overlooked. This route is more appealing to me then having to study a bachelors in something other then dentistry. I would much rather just jump right on in and begin studying dentistry as soon as I can. If there is anyone who could help me with any of these issues, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!

-Marie

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[jcdragon13]

hello, are you currently in US? if u r in US i suggest you go through the whole system in US instead of studying abroad. The only country that US recognize besides US is Canada. Other than Canada you must go through 2-3 yrs advanced standing program in US to able to get licensure. the advanced standing program is very competitive to enroll so if you want to practice in US in the future i suggest u go through the dental schools in US from the beginning.
i was in your position few yrs ago. i try to go study abroad and then come back to US to practice. but its a lot tougher to come back than i thought. and now im still struggleing to admit into the advanced standing program.

 

[jcdragon13]

i think every countries' dental schools train their dentists little different. so thats why US want the international dentists to pursue advanced standing program before they r eligible to practice in the States. if you did finish the advanced standing program then you r equal as other US trained dentists. the most hard part is getting admit to the advanced standing program.