WASHINGTON LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Dental License in Washington for Foreign Trained Dentists

Dental License in Washington for Foreign Trained Dentists

Education Requirements

The State of Washington DQAC requires foreign trained dentists or international dental graduates to receive at least 2 additional predoctoral or postdoctoral academic years of dental school education in a CODA approved dental program, and receive certification by the dean that the candidate achieved the same level of didactic and clinical competence as expected of a graduate of that school.

Written Exam Requirements

NBDE parts I/II or the Canadian equivalent.

Clinical Exam Requirements

The State of Washington DQAC accepts all regional exams: WREB, CRDTS, NERB, SRTA, CITA, and all other individual states exams.
In lieu of a clinical exam, Washington accepts a qualifying postgraduate residency program, one that is located in Washington State, in a community health clinic that serves predominantly low income patients or in a dental care health professional shortage area, other criteria apply.