International Resources
State Licensure for International Dentist Resource Guide
The guide contains valuable information about admission to the United States, state licensure requirements and preparing for written and clinical licensing examinations. It's a valuable resource that answers questions about practicing dentistry in the United States and walks you through the entire state licensure process. The ADA Guide for International Dentist: The State Dental Licensure Process, is available through the ADA online catalog. Return to Top
ADA International Committees
Committee on International Programs and Development (CIPD)
The CIPD is composed of nine individuals to advise the ADA Board of Trustees and ADA agencies regarding the ADA's international activities, the alignment of these activities with the Association's strategic plan, and the positioning of the ADA as an active partner in the global oral health arena, with the ultimate goal of contributing to improvements in global oral health.
Chair: Dr. Kathryn Kell
Director: Ms. Helen Cherrett
For meeting minutes, contact Josephine Szymczyk at 312-440-2726 or international@ada.org
International Development Subcommittee (IDS)
The IDS is composed of 8 individuals to manage the ADA's international humanitarian outreach programs and to identify and initiate new development opportunities as appropriate.
Chair: Dr. Sally Hewett
Director: Ms. Helen Cherrett
Share Your Dental Meetings & Organizations With The World
Are you looking to publicize your dental meeting? Do you want others to learn about your dental organization? The American Dental Association (ADA) houses a current database of dental meetings and dental organizations from around the world. Learn more about how you can register your dental meeting or dental organization.
Be an ADA CERP Provider
Does your internationally based dental organization, company or agency offer continuing education (CE)? Are you interested in attracting U.S. and Canadian dentists and allied dental professionals traveling and living abroad to your CE programs? If so, then your organization may want to consider applying for recognition by the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP). Dentists and allied dental professionals often seek CE courses from ADA CERP recognized providers to fulfill their CE requirements for re-licensure since most state and provincial licensing boards will generally accept CE credits issued by ADA CERP recognized providers. In the spring of 2003, the FDI World Dental Federation became the first internationally based CE provider to be granted ADA CERP recognition.
The ADA CERP was inaugurated in 1993 in order to establish standards to promote the continuous improvement of CDE and offer its members and the dental community a way to select CDE with confidence. Through an application and review process, the ADA CERP evaluates and recognizes institutions and organizations that offer a planned program of CDE. To be granted recognition, applicants must demonstrate eligibility to apply and compliance with the 15 standards of the program. The application and all supporting documentation must be submitted in English. Continued recognition is contingent on continued compliance and on re-application at the established intervals.
For more information about the ADA CERP recognition standards, eligibility requirements, application for ADA CERP recognition, and fees, and to review the current list of recognized providers, and other information about the ADA CERP, please call us or visit our web site.
Contact Information
American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program
Telephone: 312-440-2869
CODA Consultation and Accreditation Services
The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) offers fee-based consultation and accreditation services to established international predoctoral dental education programs, upon request. Once an international dental education program meets the established criteria, consultation and accreditation services will be provided in accord with Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) policies and procedures.
2006–2008 Report of ADA International Activities
Providing a global perspective to ADA members is important to the ADA. The 2006–2008 Report of ADA International Activities is an inventory of the many international activities and initiatives undertaken by the Association.
- Download the Report (PDF)
