What are Advanced Standing Dental Programs?

Advanced Standing Dental Programs are specialized educational pathways designed for internationally trained dentists who wish to practice in the United States. These programs enable dentists with degrees from non-U.S. institutions to integrate into the U.S. dental education system by allowing them to join the later years (typically the third and fourth years) of a traditional Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) program. By completing these advanced standing programs, internationally trained dentists receive a U.S. dental degree, which makes them eligible to sit for the necessary licensing examinations required to practice dentistry in the United States. These programs not only bridge the gap between international and U.S. dental training but also ensure that graduates meet the rigorous standards of U.S. dental practice.