ANNUAL REPORT - 2020 Nat i ona l Denta l As s i s t i ng Exami ni ng Boa rd 10 Internationally Trained Applicants The table below reflects the number of internationally trained applicants who were granted exam eligibility in 2020; their countries of origin; and, their dental education category (dental assistant, dentist or hygienist). Country Where Education Completed Dentist Dental Assistant Dental Hygienist Afghanistan 1 Baghdad 1 Bangladesh 2 Belarus 2 Brazil 10 Columbia 3 Costa Rica 3 China 1 Dominican Republic 1 Egypt 5 Ghana 1 India 158 Iran 1 Korea 1 Libya 1 Mexico 3 Nigeria 17 Pakistan 11 Peru 2 Philippines 2 South Africa 1 Sudan 4 Syria 2 Ukraine 1 United Arab Emirates 1 United Kingdom 1 United States 2 Venezuela 2 Yemen 1 Total 239 2 Note: Five internationally trained applicants were denied exam eligibility in 2020. A total of 241 international applicants in 2020 represents an increase of 21% from 199 in 2019.
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