General Dentistry License
Licensing guide for General Dentistry (Dental Specialty) in UAE
Licensing for General Dentistry
General dentists must show BDS/DDS completion, internship or housemanship, and valid home-country dental registration. DHA, DOH, and MOHAP each map requirements to the UAE dental PQR.
Exam pathway: Prometric or authority assessment is common for DHA unless exemption criteria apply.
Licensing Process
1
Self-Assessment
Complete DHA, MOHAP or DOH self-assessment.
Duration: 1-2 days2
Primary Source Verification
Submit documents for DataFlow PSV.
Duration: 4-8 weeks3
Examination
Take assessment or exam if required by authority.
Duration: 2-4 weeks4
License Activation
Complete registration and activate your license.
Duration: 1-2 weeksRequired Documents
- Dental degree certificate (BDS / DDS or equivalent, attested)
- Internship / residency completion certificate
- Experience certificates
- Professional license from home country
- Good Standing Certificate (not older than 6 months)
- Passport copy
- Passport-size photographs
Exam preparation
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