The state of Arkansas does not have a provision in its dental laws to allow foreign trained dentists to apply for and receive a dental license with only a 2-yr dental program, applicants should complete a 4-yr standard dental education program in an ADA accredited dental school that culminates in a DDS or a DMD degree.

The clinical exam needed to fulfill the clinical exam requirement for Arkansas is the Southern Regional Testing Agency SRTA.

Other items the board requires to process your application: NBDE card with 75% minimum score, final transcript of grades, copy of dental diploma, CPR training, $150 fee, passage of the Arkansas Juriprudence Exam.

For more information please contact the Arkansas state board of dental examiners at:
101 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 111
Little Rock, AK 72201

Tel:  (501) 682-2085
Fax: (501) 682-3543
Email: asbde@arkansas.gov