Dreaming of practicing dentistry in the United States? The Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) evaluation is a crucial step to validate your foreign dental degree and move forward in your licensing journey.
Here's the step-by-step process: First, create an ECE account by registering on their website. Then, select the appropriate report type—a General Report is sufficient for International Dentist National Board Examination (INBDE) applicants, but if you're also applying to U.S. dental schools, choose the Course-by-Course Report instead.
Next, gather your required documents, including official dental school transcripts and degree certificates, making sure they meet ECE's specific requirements. Complete your online application, upload your documents, and process the payment. After submission, you can track your application's progress through your ECE account dashboard.
Once your evaluation is complete, ECE will send your report directly to the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE) and any other designated institutions. This evaluation opens the gateway to U.S. dental practice—stay focused on this important milestone.
