Participating as a Foreign-Trained Dentist

Participation Policy for Foreign-Trained Dentists

The University of Florida College of Dentistry welcomes foreign-trained dentists to participate in Continuing Education courses. To ensure compliance with CE regulations and proper course placement, the following guidelines apply:

Eligibility & Scope

Foreign-trained dentists may participate in lecture, hands-on simulations, and observation as allowed by the course format.

Restrictions

Foreign-trained dentists may not practice on live patients during CE courses.

Registration & CE Certificate

  • If the participant is a U.S. Dental Hygienist or Dental Assistant:
    • Foreign-trained dentists may register for Dental Hygienist or Dental Assistant courses and pay the corresponding fee.
  • CE Certificate will reflect registration fee status.
    • Example: If the Dental Hygienist or Dental Assistant fee was paid, you may not request a certificate that says “Dr.” or “DMD” etc.
  • Credit eligibility may be restricted if U.S. licensure or course-specific requirements are not met.

General Policies

CE reserves the right to verify credentials, adjust registration categories, or deny participation if requirements are not met. Refunds or adjustments will follow CE policy.

Participants must follow all CE attendance, conduct, and safety policies.

University of Florida is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org

Participants should be cautioned about the potential risks of using limited knowledge when integrating new techniques