For dentists trained outside the US
Every step to a US dental program, with someone beside you.
We give you a mentor-led plan for joining a US advanced-standing DDS/DMD program through ADEA CAAPID, from your first step to acceptance. Exams, applications, bench test and interviews, all in one place.
The call is free. No obligation. We agree a plan together after it.
- 9 stepscovered, from credential evaluation to your move
- 1-1mentoring with your own mentor
- Your time zoneevery deadline shown in it
- 1 working dayto hear back from us
Start where you are
Where are you right now?
Pick the one closest to you. We'll show you where we would start together.
Just starting
You have your dental degree and a goal, but no plan yet.
How we'd startA clear map of the whole process, then your credential evaluation.Go to step 1Exams in progress
You're preparing for the INBDE or TOEFL, or waiting for scores.
How we'd startA study plan for your exams, then your profile.Go to step 2Ready to apply
Your exam results are in and you're aiming for the next cycle.
How we'd startYour school shortlist, then your application documents.Go to step 5Applied before, didn't get in
You've been through a cycle and want a stronger application next time.
How we'd startAn honest review of your last application, then your profile.Go to step 4
How it works
The complete journey, step by step
Nine steps, from your dental degree to your first day in a US program. For each one: what it is, how we help, and what you get.
- Step 1 of 9
Credential evaluation
- What it is
- An official review of your dental degree and transcripts by an evaluation service, so US schools can read them.
- How we help
- We tell you which evaluation your target schools ask for, check your documents before you send them, and keep track of timing.
- What you get
- A document checklist and a step-by-step guide to your evaluation.
- Step 2 of 9
INBDE
- What it is
- The Integrated National Board Dental Examination. Most advanced-standing programs ask for a passing result.
- How we help
- A study plan that fits around your work, practice questions, and regular check-ins with your mentor.
- What you get
- A week-by-week study plan and exam practice material.
- Step 3 of 9
TOEFL and other tests
- What it is
- English tests such as TOEFL, and any other tests the schools you choose ask for.
- How we help
- We show you which tests each school needs and help you plan when to take them.
- What you get
- A test plan with dates in your own time zone, and practice resources.
- Step 4 of 9
Profile building
- What it is
- Everything beyond scores that shows who you are: clinical experience, volunteering, research and shadowing.
- How we help
- We look at your experience with you and suggest realistic ways to strengthen it from where you live.
- What you get
- A profile review with clear next steps.
- Step 5 of 9
School shortlist
- What it is
- Choosing the programs that fit your background, budget and goals.
- How we help
- We go through the school directory with you and compare requirements side by side.
- What you get
- A shortlist with each school's requirements and deadlines, in your time zone.
- Step 6 of 9
The CAAPID application
- What it is
- Your application through ADEA CAAPID: personal statement, CV, letters of evaluation, and the parts each school adds.
- How we help
- Your mentor reviews each document with written comments, round after round, until you're happy with it.
- What you get
- Reviewed documents and a submission checklist.
- Step 7 of 9
Bench test
- What it is
- A hands-on practical exam that some schools hold to see your clinical skills.
- How we help
- We explain what each school's bench test involves and help you practise the right procedures.
- What you get
- Bench test guides and a practice plan.
- Step 8 of 9
Interviews
- What it is
- Conversations with faculty at the schools that invite you, in person or online.
- How we help
- Mock interviews with your mentor, with honest feedback after each one.
- What you get
- Mock interview sessions and a list of common questions to prepare.
- Step 9 of 9
Acceptance and after
- What it is
- Accepting your seat, then the practical steps: seat confirmation, the student visa, and moving to the US.
- How we help
- We help you compare offers, meet confirmation steps on time, and plan your move.
- What you get
- A checklist for after acceptance, and our support for 2 months after you're accepted.
Support
Support you get
Everything you need for the whole process, in one place, with people who know it well.
1-1 mentoring sessions
Regular online sessions with your mentor. You always know what to do next, and why.
Document reviews with comments
Share your personal statement or CV. Get it back with clear comments, line by line, as many rounds as you need.
School directory and deadlines
Requirements for each program in one place, with every deadline shown in your own time zone.
Bench test and interview preparation
Guides and practice for each school's bench test, and mock interviews with honest feedback.
Study material for exams
Material and practice questions for the INBDE and other tests, organised by topic.
Everything in one place
Your plan, documents, sessions and deadlines, organised for you.
Working together
How working with us goes
Simple and unhurried. You make every decision.
Free call
Tell us where you are. We listen, then answer your questions.
Your plan
We suggest a plan that fits your stage and goals. You decide.
Join
When you're ready, you join and we start on your plan.
Mentors assigned
We match you with mentors for the steps ahead of you.
Through to acceptance
We stay with you through every step, and for 2 months after acceptance.
Stories
From dentists we've supported
FAQ
Questions you may have
Short, honest answers. Ask us anything else on your free call.
Dentists who trained outside the US and want to join a US advanced-standing DDS/DMD program through ADEA CAAPID. Whether you are just starting, in the middle of exams, or applying again, we start from where you are.
It depends on where you start. Exams and credential evaluation can take time before you apply. On the free call we map a realistic timeline with you, step by step.
Most advanced-standing programs ask for the INBDE, and many ask for an English test such as TOEFL. Some schools have extra requirements, and requirements change, so we check each school on your shortlist with you.
Yes. Our support is built for dentists living anywhere. Sessions happen online, and every deadline is shown in your own time zone.
You have your own mentor for the steps ahead. You meet one to one online, get written comments on your documents, and can ask questions between sessions. How often you meet depends on what you need at each step.
No. Your personal statement and every part of your application must be your own work. Your mentor reviews your drafts and gives clear, honest feedback so you can make them stronger.
We help you with the next steps: confirming your seat, the student visa process, and planning your move. Our support continues for 2 months after acceptance.
Book a free consultation with the form on this page. We reply within 1 working day on WhatsApp or email, and agree a call time in your time zone.
Free consultation
Let's talk about your path.
Tell us a little about yourself. We'll reach out to find a time for a call that suits you, in your time zone.
- It's free, and there's no obligation.
- We listen first, then answer your questions honestly.
- If we can help, we suggest a plan. You decide.
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What happens next
- We reply within 1 working day, on WhatsApp or email.
- We agree a call time that suits your time zone.
- On the call, we listen first and then suggest a plan.