ECE vs WES for CAAPID: Which Schools Accept Which (2026) | DentPrep

ECE or WES for CAAPID? This guide breaks down which dental schools accept which evaluator, why ECE is almost always the right choice, and how to avoid costly mistakes.

ECE or WES for CAAPID? This guide breaks down which dental schools accept which evaluator, why ECE is almost always the right choice, and how to avoid costly mistakes. return ( <> Introduction Before a single dental school reads your personal statement, checks your INBDE score, or reviews your letters of recommendation, they need one thing: proof that your international dental degree is academically equivalent to a US undergraduate education. That proof comes from a credential evaluation — a formal, course-by-course report issued by a third-party organization. For CAAPID applicants, there are two accepted evaluators: ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators) and WES (World Education Services) . Choosing the wrong one doesn't just slow you down. It can disqualify your application at schools that only accept one evaluator. And since CAAPID sends one evaluation to every program you apply to, the decision you make here affects your entire

cycle. This guide covers exactly which evaluator each school accepts, why ECE is almost always the right choice, and how to avoid the three most common mistakes applicants make with credential evaluations. <CalloutBox variant=" }; export default EceVsWesCaapid;