How to Take INBDE Simulation Exams — A Practical Guide
Simulation exams are full-format dress rehearsals for the real 2-day INBDE — and how you take them determines what you learn. Eight rules for scheduling, environment, review, and cadence.
Read MoreINBDE Results — Scoring, Audits, and Reports
INBDE scoring (pass/fail, minimum 75), multi-form equating, no penalty for guessing, performance feedback for failed candidates, 3–4 week reporting via DENTPIN, automatic sharing with deans, and audit procedures.
Read MoreINBDE Eligibility Requirements — Who Can Sit, and How
INBDE eligibility paths — CODA-accredited (current student, former student, graduate / ADA member), CDAC Canadian reciprocal, and the non-CODA international route. The qualifying scenarios at a glance.
Read MoreINBDE Examination Information — Fees, Schedule, and Procedures
INBDE fees ($845), two-day schedule (12h 30m total), application procedures, no-show policy, accommodations, and what counts as acceptable documentation — the procedural reference for international applicants.
Read MoreHow to Crack Any Foreign Dental Examination — The Mindset Series
Five mindset principles — never fool yourself, aim your effort, choose your company, take calculated risks, build your own story — that separate motivated international dentists from admitted ones.
Read MoreMaster Dental School Guide — U.S. Programs for International Dentists
A regional directory of 52 CAAPID-eligible U.S. dental schools — Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West & Mountain. The starting shortlist for international dentists applying to Advanced Standing programs.
Read MoreHow to Enter CV Details on CAAPIDup — Step-by-Step Guide
A step-by-step guide to entering CV details into CAAPIDup. 9 formatting rules — spelling, dates, chronology, bullets, CE selectivity — with the right and wrong examples.
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Dental School Profile — Myths, Facts and Strategy
There is no perfect profile for U.S. Advanced Standing dental programs. A clear guide to the 3 evaluation categories, 5 essential requirements, and 12+ components that shape a strong application.
Read MoreADEA CAAPID Bench Test Exercises — Student-Reported, by School
A community-sourced, school-by-school list of bench-test exercises reported at 24 U.S. dental schools — covering cavity preparations, crowns, wax-ups, RPD design, and more.
Read MoreMaster the CAAPID Application — The Study Boards Course Blueprint
A structured 12-month admissions program from The Study Boards for internationally trained dentists. Six faculty-delivered modules — Personal Statement, LOR review, CV, Profile Review with Dr. Trehan, Mock Interviews with Dr. Slesnick, and supplemental add-ons.
Read More