Hi everyone, I am currently a senior in highschool in the States. Im planning on going to Pakistan for BDS and coming back to the States. I have done quite a bit of research, so I thought I'd share what I know so far.
In order to practice dentistry in the US or Canada from a NON US or CA accredited school, you have to take a program for 2-3 years(most are 2yrs). These programs are at most major dental colleges in the States and Canada. You are usually placed into the 3rd year of the DDS/DMD program, and after you have completed the 3rd and 4th year, you will awarded you with a DDS or DMD degree, depends on the program.
To get into these programs, you have to give your NBDE(National Board Dental Exam) PART One, you need atleast a 75% to be considered, but the average score you need to get in is around an 85%. Part Two of the NBDE is not required. Most also require a TOEFEL, which shouldnt be a problem for US highschool graduates. Most also require to be a citizen or a permenent graduate, I dont believe they give student visas.
- I spoke with a student in the International Dentist Program at University of Illinois at Chicago, she told me that about half of IDP students had Part Two of thier NBDE passed when they were accepted into the program.(its NOT required, but I think it will boost up your application)
The cost of these programs are all over the place.
- University of Illinois at Chicago: $70,000 per year,Two year program (US Dollars)
- University of Toronto: $25,000 per year, Two year program(Canadian Dollars)
As you can see, it all depends where you want to go,and price will vary for every university.
During the two or three year program, you will also give your NBDE PART TWO, if you dont have it cleared yet.
Also every state has its own licensing exams in order to be able to practice.
I hope I helped some of you guys out. Let me know if you have any questions
, or want me to clear something up.
*All information provided is to the best of my knowledge*