Program Overview

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Introduction to the Dentistry/Advanced Standing Program for Internationally Trained Dentists DMD

The Kornberg School of Dentistry at Temple University offers a postgraduate opportunity for dentists who hold a DDS, DMD, or BDS degree from an international dental school not accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). This comprehensive program includes both clinical and didactic training.

About the Program

The program is designed for internationally trained dentists to pursue an advanced standing in the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program. Residents in this one-year program have the flexibility to pursue an optional second year of Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) training and/or to earn an optional Oral Health Sciences MS degree.

Time Limit for Degree Completion

The time limit for degree completion is 3 years.

Campus Location

The program is located at the Health Sciences Center.

Full-Time/Part-Time Status

Full-time study is required.

Job Prospects

Graduates of the program are employed in a variety of diverse general dentistry settings.

Admission Requirements and Deadlines

Application Deadline

The application deadline is July 15 to start in June of the following year.

Application Process

Applicants must utilize the Centralized Application for Advanced Placement for International Dentists (CAAPID), which is a centralized application service sponsored by the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) for internationally educated dental graduates who wish to practice dentistry in the United States or Canada.

Letters of Reference

• Number Required: 2
• From Whom: Letters of recommendation must have been written within one year of the date of application. One letter must be written by the dean of the dental college attended, and one letter must be provided by a science professor or dental professional.

Degree Required for Admission Consideration

Applicants must have earned a dental degree from a dental school outside of the United States and Canada.

Standardized Test Scores

• NBDE/INBDE: Required. All applicants must have passed the National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) Part I and Part II or Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE) to be considered for admission into the Advanced Standing Program or Attrition Based DMD Program.
• TOEFL iBT: 100 minimum required. All applicants must be proficient in the English language to be admitted to the Advanced Standing Program and to its companion program, the Attrition Based DMD Program for those waitlisted for the Advanced Standing Program.

Transcripts and Credential Evaluation

A detailed credential evaluation report prepared by Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE) must be submitted. Application eligibility requires a degree from an international dental school degree showing completion of a minimum of 120 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Interview with Skills Assessment

Following initial review and evaluation of the applicant's credentials and other documents, select applicants are invited to visit the Kornberg School of Dentistry for a formal interview. The visit includes a skills assessment, which is performed by faculty who evaluate the applicant's pre-clinical and clinical skills.

Program Requirements

General Program Requirements

• Number of Credits Required: 125
• Required Courses:
  • DENT D251: Dental Materials I & II (2 credits)
  • DENT D420: Intro Clinical Dentistry (2 credits)
  • DENT D505: Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and Oral Medicine (1 credit)
  • DENT D506: Oral Pathology II (3 credits)
  • DENT D510: Basic Interdisciplinary Implant (2 credits)
  • DENT D552: Endodontology (1 credit)
  • DENT D553: Restorative Dentistry V (2 credits)
  • DENT D567: Oral Radiology (1 credit)
  • DENT D568: Oral Surgery (1 credit)
  • DENT D573: Periodontal Therapy and Treatment Planning (1 credit)
  • DENT D591: Clinical Practice and Management I (7 credits)
  • DENT D600: Clinical Practice and Management III (12 credits)
  • DENT D608: Radiology (1 credit)
  • DENT D610: Adv Interdis Implant (1 credit)
  • DENT D611: Practice Management II (1 credit)
  • DENT D637: Practice Management I (1 credit)
  • DENT D644: Dentistry for Patients with Special Needs (1 credit)
  • DENT D660: Behavioral Science II (1 credit)
  • DENT D662: Restorative Dentistry VI (1 credit)
  • DENT D666: Pediatric Dentistry (1 credit)
  • DENT D668: Oral Surgery (1 credit)
  • DENT D671: Ortho Consideration in General Dental Practice (1 credit)
  • DENT D674: Admissions Clinic I (1 credit)
  • DENT D675: Emergency Service/Oral Surgery Clinic I (2 credits)
  • DENT D676: Radiology Clinic I (1 credit)
  • DENT D691: Orthodontics Clinic I (1 credit)
  • DENT D692: Endodontology Clinic I (2 credits)
  • DENT D693: Periodontology Clinic I (2 credits)
  • DENT D696: Pediatric Dentistry Clinic I (2 credits)
  • DENT D697: Restorative Dentistry Clinic I (6 credits)
  • DENT D700: Clinical Practice and Management V (6 credits)
  • DENT D790: Clinical Practice and Management VI (12 credits)
  • DENT D801: Science in Dental Practice II (2 credits)
  • DENT D808: Comprehensive Care (1 credit)
  • DENT D809: Practice Management III (1 credit)
  • DENT D810: DPH III: Community Health Engagement (2 credits)
  • DENT D874: Admissions Clinic II (1 credit)
  • DENT D875: Emergency Service/Oral Surgery Clinic II (3 credits)
  • DENT D876: Radiology Clinic II (2 credits)
  • DENT D892: Endodontology Clinic II (3 credits)
  • DENT D893: Periodontology Clinic II (3 credits)
  • DENT D896: Pediatric Dentistry Clinic II (3 credits)
  • DENT D983: Clinic Immersion (2 credits)
  • DENT D985: Oral Maxillofacial Pathology Medicine Surgery Lecture (2 credits)
  • DENT D986: Pre-Clinic Orthodontics (1 credit)
  • DENT D897: Restorative Dentistry Clinic II (12 credits)
  • DENT D988: Preclinical Pediatric Dentistry (3 credits)
  • DENT D993: Preclinical Operative Dentistry (1 credit)
  • DENT D994: Preclinical Fixed Prosthodontics (1 credit)
  • DENT D996: Preclinical Removable Prosthodontic (1 credit)
  • DENT D998: Preclinical Endodontics (1 credit) Total Credit Hours: 125