The scientific committee, Faculty of Dentistry, October 6 University held a Symposium entitled: Crossing the Bridge to USA, Dentistry for foreign graduates. Monday November 1st 2010 in October 6 University library multimedia hall 1. symposium speakers: Dr. Inder Pahal, MD Regional director, Kaplan medical, New York, USA Dr. Ahmed A. Moniem, DDS, MBA Diplomate, American Board of Dental Implantology Consultant, Oral and Maxillofacial program, Almeda Medical center, University of the Pacific, San Francisco, USA Dr. Sameh Mekhemer, BDS, MS, PhD Professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Cairo University Head of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery department, & Vice Dean for Postgraduate studies Faculty of Dentistry, October 6 University. The symposium was meant to cover and discuss two interesting and challenging topics that are of great interest to the dental graduates and students. National Dental Board Exam NDBE Long Term investment strategies for Dentists. And because this symposium idea was designed to create a forum which will bring together a diverse range of ideas, experiences and information it was followed by an open discussion where every participant either student , intern or graduate was encouraged to participate with the speakers in regards to questions and answers about Dentistry in USA for foreign graduates. Reported by: Dr. Amany ElHadary Associate Professor& Head, Department of Removable Prosthodontics Head of Scientific committee Faculty of Dentistry, October 6 University