hey guys which states require residency to open a private practice? i know New york does, but what about michigan and california??
Delaware has required a residency since 1940 NY has just started 5 additional states were pending, and I believe Conn is closest to having it required. Several others are thinking about it.
CT will grant you a licence upon completion of an acredited residency now after D-school graduation and successful completion of the national board exam. Or if you want take a regional exam, its upto you! Either way, you can then get the privilige of paying the state of CT $450 a year for your license
Just a note that you can apply for a NY license without having taken a residency, if you've practiced in another state for two years (details: http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/dent/dentlic.htm#state)
"California, Minnesota and Connecticut currently allow dental school graduates the option of completing a residency instead of taking a clinical exam, and Washington state and Vermont are also moving in that direction." Source: http://www.dentalcomfortzone.com/story.php?aid=190
