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What does a dentist do?

Dentists perform restorative and surgical dental care including fillings, root canals, cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, extractions, and more. Dentists may specialize in a number of areas including endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery, or pedodontics.

For more information about the dentist scope of practice, read the Maine revised statute.

Where does a dentist work?

Dentists work in clinical environments which may include but are not limited to private practices, non-profit dental clinics, or community dental clinics.

How do I become a dentist?

There is one dental school in Maine. To learn more about the University of New England College of Dental Medicine, visit their website.

I am a trained dentist from outside the United States, how can I become licensed to practice in Maine?

There are two pathways for a internationally trained dentist to apply for a Maine license.

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To learn more about the Qualifications for Dentist Licensure from the Maine Board of Dental Practice Rules, download the qualification sheet from maine.gov.

For more information, please review the Application for Dental Licensure checklist.

A national organization, Upwardly Global, that supports internationally trained professionals to connect to employment in the U.S. has created a licensing guide for dentists in New Hampshire. Check out this guide for a more in depth overview of how to navigate getting your dental credentials validated in the U.S.