What is the Educational Credentials Evaluators, Inc?
The Educational Credentials Evaluators, Inc. (ECE) is a service used by the ADA Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE) to determine an internationally trained candidate’s eligibility to take the National Board Dental Examinations. The ECE report provides verification that the individual has graduated with a credential from a recognized dental education program in his/her country and that the curriculum includes the content areas covered in the examination. An in-depth study of course content is not performed during this evaluation. The ECE does not accredit dental education programs, and state dental boards typically do not utilize the ECE evaluation for the purposes of licensure.
