Step by Step DMD Degree???

[bernas]

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Hi,
I am a new resident in NJ. I am a ftd. It is difficult to understand some points by searching online.

I want to work in USA as general practitioner.


I don't know where to start? Could someone please tell me the process simplifying?

 

[Typical Average Student]

You must first contact your state board in NJ if you wish to work in NJ.
Then, you need to take the NBDE Part 1.
You will need to reapply to dental school as an advanced standing student.
You will skip the first year or two and be required to finish the remaining years of dental school before you can take the NBDE Part 2 to be board certified to work here as a general practitioner.

You can find more information here:
http://www.asdanet.org/tips-for-international-dental-students/

New Jersey State Board of Dentistry
124 Halsey St.P.O. Box 45005 Newark, NJ 07101
Phone Number: (973) 504-6405
Fax Number: (973) 273-8075
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.boardofdentistry.net/new-jersey-board-of-dentistry

 

[bernas]

You must first contact your state board in NJ if you wish to work in NJ.
Then, you need to take the NBDE Part 1.
You will need to reapply to dental school as an advanced standing student.
You will skip the first year or two and be required to finish the remaining years of dental school before you can take the NBDE Part 2 to be board certified to work here as a general practitioner.

You can find more information here:
http://www.asdanet.org/tips-for-international-dental-students/

New Jersey State Board of Dentistry
124 Halsey St.P.O. Box 45005 Newark, NJ 07101
Phone Number: (973) 504-6405
Fax Number: (973) 273-8075
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.boardofdentistry.net/new-jersey-board-of-dentistry

Thank you very much for the immediate and understandable information.

So, when I complete the steps mentioned above will I had the DMD degree?
While choosing the dental school is it important that it is accredited by CODA or not?
When I complete my licensure in NJ or NY (CODA accredited) will I be able to work in another state?

Thank you again.

 

[Typical Average Student]

Thank you very much for the immediate and understandable information.

So, when I complete the steps mentioned above will I had the DMD degree?
While choosing the dental school is it important that it is accredited by CODA or not?
When I complete my licensure in NJ or NY (CODA accredited) will I be able to work in another state?

Thank you again.

You'll need to contact that your state board for specifics since requirements vary from state to state.

 

[bernas]

You'll need to contact that your state board for specifics since requirements vary from state to state.

Thank you than.. Your first reply was helpful enough.

 

[marysmiles]

Thank you than.. Your first reply was helpful enough.

Regardless of difference in dental state laws, universal rule is you need to pass nbde part 1 and part 2. First step is to get your ece evaluation done then apply for your nbde part 1. If you pass it then go part 2 ..then take toefl. These are three basic steps. You will have to apply for dds 2 year program via caapid to get licence as a dentist.

 

[bernas]

Thank you for information. I will go to the state board to learn the details. I should begin to do something dealing with my job ASAP. I have taken also postgraduate lectures in my country. So I'll ask if they are valid or do I have an advantage about specialising on a department.

 

[ddsadm]

If you would like to apply for Advanced Standing Program for DDS/DMD Program in NJ you need to take your NBDE Part 1, 2 and TOEFL before applying. RUTGERS is the only school that accepts international dentist in NJ and they require the above-mentioned exams to be eligible to apply.

 

[bernas]

Thank you. Yes RUTGERS is the only school in NJ. But I am also very close to New York. There are other universities in New York (Stony Brook, Columbia, NYU, Buffalo). Is it possible to be a resident in NJ and apply the NY universities for Advanced Standing Program for DDS/DMD? What do you advice? Will the process be faster in NY universities or will it have advantages?

 

[ddsadm]

I think you should apply to all the Schools. Only NYU and UB have advanced standing programs in the state of New York. You should definitely look into other states too. More Schools = better chances. No one school has a faster process. You need a lot of patience and need to assure yourself that the process does indeed take time. So keep yourself motivated always. Nonetheless, you have to have NBDE part 1 and 2 and TOEFL before you can apply to any dental school. So that should be the 1st step.

 

[bernas]

I think you should apply to all the Schools. Only NYU and UB have advanced standing programs in the state of New York. You should definitely look into other states too. More Schools = better chances. No one school has a faster process. You need a lot of patience and need to assure yourself that the process does indeed take time. So keep yourself motivated always. Nonetheless, you have to have NBDE part 1 and 2 and TOEFL before you can apply to any dental school. So that should be the 1st step.

More schools=better chances!! Thank you. Than I should focus on passing the exams with high scores that I can. I am lucky joining this forum.

Now a new question: Do you advice course for TOEFL or for NBDE?
I am new in USA. Although my English level is upper intermediate my speaking is not good enough. I need practice. I've been planning to register a TOEFL course? Beside I will study for NBDE (Dental Decks or Kaplan materials) at home. Or how should I do? Is NBDE course a must?

While studying for NBDE I also want to earn money. So if I improve my English and communication skills via a course it will help me for finding more job opportunities.

 

[ddsadm]

NBDE Part 1 is absolute requirement for some dental schools but majority of the schools also require Part 2 with a competitive TOEFL score.
I would advice you to give NBDE part 1 and 2 first, upto you if you can manage part time job, and then appear for TOEFL IBT exam. Its always great to have a better score. If enrolling in a course helps, you should do it.

 

[bernas]

Thank you @ddsadm. I will consider your recommendations. First step NBDE part 1!

So NBDE prep courses? Could someone compare Fee & effectiveness of Kaplan or the other ones? Or should I write another thread of the forum?

I got the lecture notes online and videos. What else? What about q banks, study partners etc?

Thank you again.

 

[bernas]

You must first contact your state board in NJ if you wish to work in NJ.
Then, you need to take the NBDE Part 1.
You will need to reapply to dental school as an advanced standing student.
You will skip the first year or two and be required to finish the remaining years of dental school before you can take the NBDE Part 2 to be board certified to work here as a general practitioner.

You can find more information here:
Getting Licensed in the United States – Tips for International Dental Students

New Jersey State Board of Dentistry
124 Halsey St.P.O. Box 45005 Newark, NJ 07101
Phone Number: (973) 504-6405
Fax Number: (973) 273-8075
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.boardofdentistry.net/new-jersey-board-of-dentistry

I went to NJ board of dentistry a few days ago.. they only said that go and talk with rutgers or other universities. It was really difficult to reach a person and information at the dental board.... I was really disappointed...

 

[rflmg]

I went to NJ board of dentistry a few days ago.. they only said that go and talk with rutgers or other universities. It was really difficult to reach a person and information at the dental board.... I am really disappointed

People always say to contact the state board first but I had the same experience... every time I contacted them was a disappointment and I still don't have the answers I wanted from them... I contacted Maryland board btw.