What is the exam like, and what is the pass score?

150 questions in 3 hours; pass score 60%. DHA's CBTs are multiple-choice exams run by Prometric through its test centres worldwide; the result is posted to the applicant's Sheryan account as pass or fail and the score is not shared.

Which exam passes exempt a dentist?

A valid pass of the ADC examination (all parts) or Australian registration, the NDEB of Canada, the Irish Dental Council examination or Irish registration, NZDREX or New Zealand registration, the UK ORE (all parts, not older than five years) or GDC registration for UK graduates, the US NBDE Parts I and II, or the EDEE in the UAE.

How many times can I sit the exam?

You have 3 attempts across all the UAE's health authorities.

How long does DataFlow take?

DHA says 15 working days for a new report, 5 for a transfer.

How long does DHA take to register me?

On average 5 working days. The PSV result must be received and any required CBT passed before the Get Registered application can be processed; PSV and CBT run in parallel; the registration is valid one year and a licensed facility must activate it into a licence.

Is it the same in Abu Dhabi and the northern emirates?

Yes: one qualification rulebook applied by DHA (Dubai), DOH (Abu Dhabi), MOHAP and SHA (Sharjah).

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What do dentists need for a DHA license in Dubai?

To be licensed by DHA as a General Dentist you need a BDS, DMD, DDS or the equivalent from a nationally accredited dental school, plus a 12-month internship after graduation, then 24 months of clinical experience, and a pass in DHA's General Dentist exam, which costs US$280, unless a recognised exam pass exempts you; DOH, MOHAP and SHA apply the same rules.

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What DHA asks of a General Dentist

Qualification	BDS, DMD, DDS or the equivalent from a nationally accredited dental school, plus a 12-month internship after graduation
Experience	24 months of clinical experience after the internship
Licence at home	A valid licence or registration in the home country or country of last employment
Good standing certificate	Issued in the last 180 days by the regulator where you last worked
Gap in practice	No longer than 5 years
Life support	A valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate
Verification	By DataFlow, before DHA registers you
Exam	Healthcare professionals must pass the Authority's examination to obtain a licence; all examinations are conducted in English

Fees

Step	Fee
DHA's General Dentist exam, at a Prometric centreWho pays varies	US$280
DHA registrationWho pays varies	AED 200

Good to know

What is the exam like, and what is the pass score?: 150 questions in 3 hours; pass score 60%. DHA's CBTs are multiple-choice exams run by Prometric through its test centres worldwide; the result is posted to the applicant's Sheryan account as pass or fail and the score is not shared.
Which exam passes exempt a dentist?: A valid pass of the ADC examination (all parts) or Australian registration, the NDEB of Canada, the Irish Dental Council examination or Irish registration, NZDREX or New Zealand registration, the UK ORE (all parts, not older than five years) or GDC registration for UK graduates, the US NBDE Parts I and II, or the EDEE in the UAE.
How many times can I sit the exam?: You have 3 attempts across all the UAE's health authorities.
How long does DataFlow take?: DHA says 15 working days for a new report, 5 for a transfer.
How long does DHA take to register me?: On average 5 working days. The PSV result must be received and any required CBT passed before the Get Registered application can be processed; PSV and CBT run in parallel; the registration is valid one year and a licensed facility must activate it into a licence.
Is it the same in Abu Dhabi and the northern emirates?: Yes: one qualification rulebook applied by DHA (Dubai), DOH (Abu Dhabi), MOHAP and SHA (Sharjah).

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