650—11.4 (153) Graduates of foreign dental schools. In addition to meeting the other requirements for licensure specified in rule 650—11.2(147,153) or 650—11.3(153), an applicant for dental licensure who did not graduate with a DDS or DMD from an accredited dental college approved by the board must provide satisfactory evidence of meeting the following requirements.
	 11.4(1) The applicant must complete a full-time, undergraduate supplemental dental education program of at least two academic years at an accredited dental college. The undergraduate supplemental dental education program must provide didactic and clinical education to the level of a DDS or DMD graduate of the dental college.
	 11.4(2) The applicant must receive a dental diploma, degree or certificate from the accredited dental college upon successful completion of the program.
	 11.4(3) The applicant must present to the board the following documents:
	  a.   	 An official transcript issued by the accredited dental college that verifies completion of all coursework requirements of the undergraduate supplemental dental education program;
	  b.   	 A dental diploma, degree or certificate issued by the accredited dental college or a certified copy thereof;
	  c.   	 A letter addressed to the board from the dean of the accredited dental college verifying that the applicant has successfully completed the requirements set forth in 11.4(1);
	  d.   	 A final, official transcript verifying graduation from the foreign dental school at which the applicant originally obtained a dental degree. If the transcript is written in a language other than English, an original, official translation shall also be submitted; and
	  e.   	 Verification from the appropriate governmental authority that the applicant was licensed or otherwise authorized by law to practice dentistry in the country in which the applicant received foreign dental school training and that no adverse action was taken against the license.
	 11.4(4) The applicant must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the board an ability to read, write, speak, understand, and be understood in the English language. The applicant may demonstrate English proficiency by submitting to the board proof of a passing score on one of the following examinations:
	  a.   	 Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by the Educational Testing Service. A passing score on TOEFL is a minimum overall score of 550 on the paper-based TOEFL or a minimum overall score of 213 on the computer-administered TOEFL.
	  b.   	 Test of Spoken English (TSE) administered by the Educational Testing Service. A passing score on TSE is a minimum of 50.
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 153.