Graduation from Touro College of Dental Medicine with a D.D.S. degree does not guarantee placement in a residency or licensure to practice dentistry. Each state sets its own licensure requirements. Obtaining a license in one state does not guarantee the ability to practice in another state. Although specifics vary, all states require:
Educational
TCDM is accredited by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation and meets the educational requirements for licensure in all 50 states. Accordingly, graduates of the DDS program are eligible for licensure offered by any state. Acceptance into the DDS program is not a guarantee of licensure. Graduates must also meet other requirements and standards of any state licensing bodies.
Written Examinations
All licensing boards use the National Board Dental Examinations (NBDE)National Board Dental Examinations (NBDE) (opens in a new tab) to satisfy a major portion of their written exam requirements. The NBDE examination is developed and administered by the ADA’s Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations. The actual exams are conducted through regional testing locations such as Prometric. Some states require additional written examinations.
Clinical Licensure Exam
Clinical exam requirements vary but most states accept result from one or more regional testing agencies (such as CDCA or WREB). Review the licensure laws and regulations from the individual state board websites for real-time information about which exams are accepted where licensure is sought. The clinical requirement in New York State is recognized only by completion of either an accredited PGY1 Residency or the full requirements of a specialty program.
This program meets the licensing requirements for U.S. States. Information for each state can be found on their website.
