US Dental Licensing Requirements by State
Each US state has different requirements for international dentists. This guide covers the most popular destination states — accepted clinical boards, ASP requirements, and what to expect.
Important: State requirements change frequently. This guide was last updated in 2025. Always verify directly with your target state's dental board before making decisions. TutorHealth provides up-to-date verification as part of our consulting service.
Texas
ModerateAccepted Boards: WREB, ADEX
ASP Required: Yes (most cases)
Board: Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
Large immigrant community. Strong DSO market. Accepts ADEX.
Florida
ModerateAccepted Boards: ADEX, CRDTS
ASP Required: Yes (most cases)
Board: Florida Board of Dentistry
High demand for Spanish-speaking dentists. Warm climate. Competitive.
California
HardAccepted Boards: WREB
ASP Required: Yes (most cases)
Board: Dental Board of California
Requires California Dental Board exam (no ADEX). Large market but strict.
New York
ModerateAccepted Boards: ADEX
ASP Required: Yes (most cases)
Board: New York State Board of Dentistry
Major international hub. Large patient base. Requires ADEX.
Washington
EasyAccepted Boards: WREB, ADEX
ASP Required: Yes (most cases)
Board: Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission
High quality of life. Accepts multiple boards. Growing market.
Illinois
ModerateAccepted Boards: ADEX, CRDTS
ASP Required: Yes (most cases)
Board: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Chicago has large immigrant community. Accepts ADEX.