Documents necessary while applying to Dental Colleges
Now if you have scored well in NBDE Part 1 and TOEFL iBT, you are ready for applications to various universities. The admissions are dependent upon a number of variables
- NBDE Part 1 score
- TOEFL iBT score
- GPA (Grade Point Average)
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- A solid and professional Career Statement or Statement of Purpose
- Original Transcripts signed by Dean/Principal of your college/university
- Application submission
- Personal Interviews
- Resume
- Paper/Poster presentation
- Typically, yearly expenses are in the range of US $ 90,000 to 100,000 dollar.
- Then, if you get admitted to DDS/DMD program, you will need a co-signer (can be a relative or a friend) who is either a US citizen or Green card holder for your Student loan.
Loans are very easy and long term like 15-20 years. The loan amount even covers your living expenses and if you have a spouse and children, they cover even that. So, a two year program will cost in INR 80 lakhs to 95 lakhs (INR). The expenses covered includes all Tuition fees; Health insurance; Dental instruments/material expenses; laptop and its software charges; all lodging and boarding expenses including meals. No payments are required while you are in school. There is no prepayment penalty.
Repayment begins 6-9 months after you leave school, or when you get a job. You can have multiple co-signer’s also for a loan.
DENTISTS and SPECIALIST DOCTORS remain the most lucrative and best salaried profession.
On an average, a DDS graduate starting salary range from $ 120,000 to $ 1,40,000. As per ADA figures, annual average salary of a dentist across USA in 2006 to 2015 was on average in excess on $300,000.
In 2005, 5 % Americans had an annual salary in excess of one lakh dollar or more. So, when you start your career in USA as a dentist, you straightaway belong to upper 5 % income group bracket in USA. That is a big reward you get for all pains and hardships associated with being a dentist.
Above all, US has a stable work permit in form of H1B followed by Green Card, and then US citizenship.
And remember always refer the USA / CANADIAN embassy of your country for the most UPDATED information.
Useful Links for Foreign Dental Students
Wanting to be a Dentist in USA
An Advice to all Aspirants
You all by now, know the value of Study Materials in the preparation of NBDE. Also keep in mind that every year the question sets are updated with new additions. When you are planning for DDS, then why act miserly and try to download old, outdated version of study materials. They are not going to be of help any way. Also its not easy to get the scanned online versions. Even if you do manage to get some papers from some of your seniors – they will be very old versions.
Check out these Books that will help you in your preparation. These are selected few popular books and every NBDE aspirant must have them.
The Official Steps – Guide for International Dentists to Work in USA by
American Dental Association
Two Best Selling Books on NBDE Test Papers by Mosby. Another two books and useful guides published by Mosby are: Mosby’s Review for the NBDE, Part I and Mosby’s Review for the NBDE, Part II. They also have very good reviews.
Kaplan Study Materials is also one of the best in the Market for Review of NBDE Preparation
The Very Popular NBDE First Aid Series
Once of the Most Popular Preparing Materials – Dental Decks
Resources for Advanced Standing or International Dentists/Students
- How to obtain a student visa
- Dental programs offering advanced standing programs
- Study materials and tips for taking the NBDE Parts I and II
- The ADA’s Guide for the International Dentist: The U.S. Dental Licensure Process contains information about admission to the U.S., state licensure requirements, applying to a dental education program, preparing for written and clinical licensing examinations, finding employment or starting a practice and more
- The Student Doctor Network forums and tips for advanced standing students
- Searchable database for post-doctoral programs participating in the ADEA PASS and the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program (the “Match”) to continue your training in the U.S.
- Information about the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
- Interviewing and job search tips provided by UC Berkley’s career centre
