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Free live webinar · For internationally trained dentists

How to become a dentist in the USA

A plain-language intro for dentists trained outside the U.S. — made by dentists who did it themselves.

Thinking about practicing in the U.S. but not sure where to start? There are different paths, different rules, and a lot of information online. We'll help you make sense of it.

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What you'll leave with

After this webinar, you'll have a much clearer picture of your path.

01

What are my options?

The main paths dentists trained outside the U.S. can take to practice here.

02

Where do I start?

An overview of the exams, documents, and applications you'll need to know about.

03

How much time and money?

A realistic look at timelines, tuition, application costs, and other expenses.

04

What should I do next?

A clearer idea of your next step, wherever you are in your journey right now.

Whether you're just exploring the idea or already applying, this webinar is a good place to start.

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Sound familiar?

Been Googling this for months?

You're not the only one.

  • →One website says one thing.
  • →Someone on Instagram says something else.
  • →Every state seems to have its own rules.
  • →And suddenly you have 27 tabs open and still don't know what to do first.

That's exactly why we're doing this webinar. We're not promising a magic shortcut. We just want to help you see the big picture, so you can make better decisions about your own path.

The agenda

Here's what we'll talk about

  1. 01

    Advanced Standing DDS/DMD programs

    The most common route into U.S. dental school for internationally trained dentists.

    Most common
  2. 02

    Traditional DDS/DMD programs

    How this path works, and how it's different from Advanced Standing.

  3. 03

    Specialty programs

    What specialty training can look like for dentists trained abroad.

  4. 04

    AEGD & GPR programs

    Where advanced education and residency programs may fit into your plan.

  5. 05

    Other pathways

    Faculty positions, limited licenses, state-specific rules, and more worth knowing about.

And we'll break down the basics of:

  • INBDE
  • TOEFL
  • Credential evaluation
  • CAAPID
  • Applications
  • Interviews
  • Bench tests
  • Timelines
  • Costs

Don't know what half of these mean yet? That's completely fine. That's why you're here.

Your hosts

Meet the dentists behind the webinar

Ana Couto smiling on the USC campus, holding her white coat

Ana Couto

DDS candidate · USC class of 2027

Originally from Brazil, Ana earned her dental degree and specialized in Pediatric Dentistry before moving to the U.S. She worked as a dental assistant and treatment coordinator in New York, then applied to four dental schools, landing one interview, at USC, where she was accepted. From starting her application to getting in took about a year. She's also helped other international dentists prepare for their interviews and bench tests.

Has helped others with

  • CAAPID / PASS
  • CV
  • Interview prep
  • Bench exam
Barbara Santos in her Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC white coat

Barbara Santos

DDS candidate · USC class of 2027

Barbara also trained as a dentist in Brazil. Before starting her DDS at USC, she spent four years working in dentistry in the U.S. and went through the Advanced Standing process herself. It took her almost two years, four school applications, interviews, and a bench test before she got into USC. She's also helped other international dentists with their own applications.

Has helped others with

  • CAAPID
  • Personal statements
  • CV
  • Bench prep

Who it's for

Is this webinar for me?

Yes, if you earned — or are earning — your dental degree outside the U.S., and…

  • You're just curious about becoming a dentist in the U.S.
  • You've started researching but feel a bit overwhelmed.
  • You're preparing for the INBDE or TOEFL.
  • You're considering Advanced Standing programs.
  • You want the full picture before deciding anything.
  • You don't know which path fits you yet — and that's exactly the point.

Or you're simply wondering

“Could dentistry in the U.S. actually be an option for me?”

You don't need to be ready to apply. You can literally be at the “I'm thinking about America… where do I even start?” stage.

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Start with the big picture

You don't need to figure everything out today.

You just need to understand your options and know what your next step should be. Join us live, bring your questions, and let's break it down together.

Date
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Time
1:00 PM PST
Where
Live on Google Meet

Live spots are limited

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There's more

The webinar is just the beginning

When you register, you can also join our private International Dentists community by Holy Molar Labs on WhatsApp — a place to stay connected, ask questions, and keep learning after the webinar. You'll meet other international dentists going through the same process.

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  • Application tips
  • Webinar updates
  • Q&A
  • Resources
  • Future workshops
  • New programs

You don't need your entire U.S. journey figured out.

You just need to know where to start. Join us for a free live webinar and get a clearer picture of the road ahead.

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Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 1:00 PM PST · Live on Google Meet