I get lots of emails and comments asking the same questions again. So I realized I would have to put up a frequently asked questions post. I also get emails of a very personal nature that involve me making a life altering decision for the person contacting me such as: "Should I get married to … Continue reading 10 most frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) by foreign dentists in USA
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12 questions to ask when applying for a student loan
A lot of you have been asking about what are the essential questions to ask while applying for a student loan. It is important to be aware of the details of the loan and its repayment before signing on the dotted line. This decision can affect you even while you are still in the program if your … Continue reading 12 questions to ask when applying for a student loan
Financing your dental education – student loans & scholarships
Gaining admission to a US dental college is often such a dream come true that most students take time to realize the financial implications of paying for the program itself. The costs include not just tuition and kit fees but living expenses/relocation as well. Many international students have no idea regarding the different financial options available … Continue reading Financing your dental education – student loans & scholarships
Advanced Dental Admission Test (ADAT)
This article was originally published on 24th July 2017 on the Student Doctor Network (SDN) website. Last year, the American Dental Association (ADA) introduced a new exam called the Advanced Dental Admission Test (ADAT). This was in response to the lack of scores from other standardized dental exams such as the National Board Dental … Continue reading Advanced Dental Admission Test (ADAT)
10 important steps a foreign trained dentist should take before moving to study/work in USA
When I realized I would be moving to the US after my marriage, I asked myself “What could I do to while still in my home country that would things easier for me to apply to the US dental schools?”. Getting some of the prep work done before moving to the US really helped … Continue reading 10 important steps a foreign trained dentist should take before moving to study/work in USA
How can a foreign trained dentist practice in USA?
Post updated 27 July 2020! If you are reading this, it would mean you are most likely a foreign trained dentist curious about practicing dentistry in the USA. Though the thought may seem daunting, it can be done successfully. But if you plan to go this path, be in it for the long haul…it is … Continue reading How can a foreign trained dentist practice in USA?
Detailed roadmap to gain admission into a US dental school
The road to gaining admission into a US dental school will often seem like an uphill battle. The umpteen number of exams and applications, the barrage of transcripts and recommendation letters to collect and send to the appropriate colleges and the nailbiting wait to hear from these aforementioned colleges regarding interviews or bench tests. I … Continue reading Detailed roadmap to gain admission into a US dental school
National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) Part I & II – General Information
Each US state has it’s own dental license requirements and almost always requires an NBDE exam score (Some states require scores within the last 5-10 years). Any foreign trained dentist who wants to practice in the US will face these exams are some point in their journey! So I’ll try to (the catchphrase being … Continue reading National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) Part I & II – General Information