I EARNED A DENTAL DEGREE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY, HOW CAN I PRACTICE IN THE U.S.

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I EARNED A DENTAL DEGREE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY, HOW
CAN I PRACTICE IN THE U.S.?

• SHORT ANSWER YOU MUST EARN A U.S. DEGREE

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International Doctorss Programs in California

• LLU IDP (International Dentist Program)
• www.llu.edu/llu/dentistry
• UCSF IDP (International Dentist Program)
• dentistry.ucsf.edu
• USC ASPID (Advanced Standing Program for
  International Dentist)
• www.usc.edu/dental
• UCLA PPID (Professional Program for
  International Dentist)
• Uclasod.dent.ucla.edu
• Pacific - IDS (International Dental Studies)
• www.dental.pacific.edu

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To begin -

• National Board Part I score
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
  score
• Letters of recommendation
• Personal Statement
• Curriculum Vitae
• ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators) report
• Dr Montoya 2005

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NDBE Part Iwww.ada.org/prof/ed/testing

• Credentials verified by ECE (general report)
• One day exam
• Application submitted w/money order or cashier
  check, no personal checks accepted.
• Computerized (215)
• Twice/year, results 3-4wks after
• Paper-based ( 130)
• July/December, results 6-8wks after
• Contents (100 MCQ each)
• Anatomic Sciences
• Biochemistry-Physiology
• Microbiology-Pathology
• Dental Anatomy and Occlusion
• Dr Montoya 2005

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ECE evaluationwww.ece.org

• General (85) for applying NBDE
• Each educational credential and its U.S.
  equivalent
• Course-by-Course (135) for applying to dental
  schools
• Each educational credential and its U.S.
  equivalent
• Grade average
• Each postsecondary course
• U.S. equivalent credit and grade for each
  postsecondary course
• Identification of upper level courses
• According from your country of origin there are
  specific requirements.

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Preparation materials for NBDE I

• Dental decks
• www.deckscorp.com or 800-457-7126
• ASDA booklets print outs
• www.asdanet.org/store
• (new release of 2004 booklet in 2005)
• Kaplan review (courses review book)
• www.kaptest.com
• NDBE I review books.
• Dr Montoya 2005

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TOEFL url www.ets.org

• English proficiency test for nonnative speakers
  for college and university settings. TOEFL
  scores last for 2 years. 140 (includes 1
  examinee score record and 4 score recipients)
• Computer Based Test (CBT) get a score range after
  taking the test according to all the areas except
  essay writing. Areas tested listening, reading,
  structure, writing.
• Paper Based Test (PBT) Areas tested reading
  comprehension, listening comprehension, structure
  and written expression.
• Internet Based Test (iBT) starting sep 2005.
  Tests all four language skills that are important
  for effective communication speaking, listening,
  reading, and writing. Worldwide introduction in
  2006. CBT and PBT will be given until iBT is
  implemented.

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Letters of recommendation

• Requirements vary depending on each school.
• Some schools ask for letters from dean or head
  official of the applicants school, dental school
  clinical instructor, person of the applicants
  choosing.
• Dr Montoya 2005

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Personal Statement

• Clear, demonstrated interest/motivation.
• Leadership
• Good communication skills
• This statement allows you to tell the admissions
  committee anything that you want them to know
  about you that is not included in other parts of
  the application.
• Dr Montoya 2005

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Curriculum Vitae

• Demonstrated academic readiness
• Community service/volunteer work
• Include education, professional
  employment/organizations, research/publications,
  honors/awards.
• www.studentdoctor.net
• www.bestsampleresume.com
• www.ddsresources.com
• Etc
• Dr Montoya 2005

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Financial Aid

• Having the complete tuition amount is not always
  possible. Ways to get financial aid
• FAFSA federal aid (US citizens and elegible
  non-citizens)
• Private loans
• Ask financial aid officer of each dental school.
• Dr Montoya 2005

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2006 CALIFORNIA SCHOOLSPROGRAM INFORMATION
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2006 CALIFORNIA SCHOOLSADMISSION INFORMATION
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Thank you for listening

• Eugene Sekiguchi DDS
• USC School of Dentistry
• Director of ASPID
• Associate Dean for Intl, Profl
• Legisl Affairs
• sekiguch_at_usc.edu, 213 821-5526