International Dentist Admissions: Internationally-Educated Dentist 2-Year Certificate Program 

 This is one of two programs at the University of Florida College of Dentistry for dentists who have:

1)  international dental degrees 
2)  and whose goal is to be able to practice dentistry in Florida.

NOTE:  Florida Law requires any dentist with a degree outside of the      United States or Canada to complete a General Dentistry program of two years in length at a dental school prior to applying for the Florida State Board Examination. 

This program was designed for internationally-educated dentists who are legal residents of the state of Florida. Florida residents have priority in admission to this program.

Overview: 2 Year Certificate Program

The Internationally-Educated Dentist Program (formally Foreign Trained Dentist program) leads to a certificate. This certificate allows you to take the board exam to practice dentistry in Florida. It may be accepted by the boards of other states in the US. Check with other states to see if they will accept the certificate.  This program does not lead to a dental degree.  We accept 12 dentists into this program each year.  If you are interested in a dental specialty in the future, we strongly encourage you to apply to our 4 year DMD program. 

NEW! For more information about our 2-year certificate program, click HERE.

NOTE:  Applicants seeking admission who are currently enrolled in another dental program (Any Dental Education Program, Advanced Standing Program, AEGD, GPR) will not be considered unless the current program will be completed successfully before this program begins. 
 

Application Deadline

Applications for the class beginning mid June will be accepted until November 1 of the previous year.  Example: The start date of June 2006 has an application deadline of November 1, 2005.  Late applications are not accepted.

Downloadable Applications

Please click on the links below to download the applications and evaluation forms. 

• Application Part I (Form 1-A) please click here.
• Application Part II please click here.
• If needed, you may use our evaluation forms.  Please click here.

Please mail your application and all supporting documents to the address below: (REMEMBER - the deadline is November 1st).

Dr. Venita J. Sposetti
Office of Admissions
University of Florida
College of Dentistry
P.O. Box 100445
Gainesville, FL  32610-0445

Tuition

For 2004-2005, the tuition for this program is approximately $15,380/year for Florida residents. Tuition for non-residents was approximately $42,920/year. Tuition costs can increase during the period a student is enrolled and students need to be aware of this likelihood. 

Application Procedure: 

To apply, at a minimum, you will need:

1. Applicants must be a citizen of the United States or in the process of becoming a permanent resident of the U.S. and possess one of the following:

a green card or permanent resident visa (I-551)

a conditional permanent resident card (I-551C)

a petition for an alien relative (I-130)
(I-130 holders are not eligible for financial aid.)

an arrival-departure record (I-94 with one of the following designations; Refugee, Asylum Granted, Indefinite Parole, Humanitarian Parole or Cuban-Haitian Entrant)

Individuals on Student and/or visitor visas are not accepted.

2.  An official transcript, translated and certified with a GPA in a Course by Course evaluation report from ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc., PO BOX 92970, Milwaukee, WI 53202-0970,  (414)298-3400, www.ece.org).  Only documents certified by ECE will be considered.

3. A TOEFL score of 213 on computerized version or a score of 80 on the Internet-Based version, www.toefl.org.
Please note, the new UF College of Dentistry code is 8612.
 

4. At least 75% on all sections of Part 1 and Part 2 of the National Dental Board Exam within 7 years of admissions starting date (www.ada.org) ENTERING JUNE 2007.  (Test results prior to June 2000 will not be accepted.)

5. 2 letters of recommendation, one personal and one professional.

6. A 300-500 word essay with a summary of your clinical experience and professional activities

7. Complete all application documents and fees ($30 application fee made payable to the University of Florida) BEFORE the November 1 deadline.

Please understand this program has many applications.

Be aware that the program is very competitive. Candidates meeting all of the requirements listed are NOT guaranteed an interview.

Application Information:

You are  welcome to contact our office with your admissions questions and concerns.

For more information about other programs for dentists with international degrees, see  http://www.ada.org/prof/prac/licensure/us_b.pdf.