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Veerasathpurush Allareddy1, Satheesh Elangovan2, Romesh P Nalliah2
1Dr. Veerasathpurush Allareddy is Associate Professor, Department of Orthodontics, The University of Iowa College of Dentistry & Dental Clinics; Dr. Elangovan is Assistant Professor, Department of Periodontics, The University of Iowa College of Dentistry & Dental Clinics; Dr. Nalliah is Instructor, Office of Global Health, Harvard School of Dental Medicine; Dr. Chickmagalur is an advanced graduate education student, Department of Developmental Biology, Harvard School of Dental Medicine; and Dr. Veeratrishul Allareddy is Associate Professor, Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology, and Medicine, The University of Iowa College of Dentistry & Dental Clinics. Veerasathpurush-Allareddy@uiowa.edu.
Abstract:
With the U.S. population growing ever more diverse and the need for dentists in many areas of the United States, there is increasing opportunity for foreign-trained dentists to pursue dental careers in this country. This article provides a broad overview of dental education and career pathways available for foreign-trained dentists in the United States. Educational opportunities include pursuing advanced standing dental degree programs and advanced graduate education (residency programs). Career pathways include working in academic and private practice settings. This article also describes the licensure and visa requirements foreign-trained dentists must satisfy to work legally in the United States.
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