Dentist (BDS) From Pakistan, Recognized in US?

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Hi,

Can someone help me out finding if BDS Degree (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) from Pakistan recognized is USA?

If yes, Is there any further examinaton, registration or course needed to meet the US requirements to practice Dentistary?

If no, what are the options for such person?

How much time it takes for a Pakistan BDS degree holder to become eligible to practice in US?

Appreciate your inputs.
 
repeat course for 2 yrs atleast

All foreign BDS grads have to repeat course ranging from 2 to 3 yrs at any ada recognised univ to be eligible to practice in US. there r some 15 or so colleges who have intl programs. After u grad u have to take licensure exam or sign up for 1 yr residency to get the state license depending on the state rules. costs usually run into 100 k - 150 k incl living for 2 yrs. Better to have a cosigner for loans ( us citizen or GC holder with a good credit hx). The program includes a summer term of 3 months and then u r integrated into the 3 yr. of program with regular students giving u partial credit of ur bds degree. dds and dmd r equivalent.
check on ada and u will have all the current info.
 
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