DHA exam for dentists
The DHA exam for a General Dentist has 150 multiple choice questions in 3 hours. The pass mark is 60 percent and the fee is USD 280. The PQR asks for a BDS, DMD or DDS plus a 12-month internship.
DHA exam for dentists: the main facts
Practice questions on this site are for nurses at the moment. This page gives the exam facts for dentists, taken from the regulator's own documents. If you are a nurse, the free 20-question check needs no sign-up, and the nursing exam guide compares the regulators.
| Item | General Dentist |
|---|---|
| Exam code | GEN5301 |
| Questions | 150 multiple choice |
| Time | 3 hours, including registration and the introduction |
| Pass mark | 60 percent |
| Fee | USD 280 |
| Language | English |
| Attempts | 3, counted across all UAE authorities |
DHA reserves the right to change the format, content or pass score without notice. Check DHA's own guideline before you book.
Fees and refunds
The fee for the General Dentist paper is USD 280, paid to Prometric by card when you book. DHA's manual says exam fees are non-refundable, including rescheduling, cancelling and not turning up. You can reschedule up to 5 calendar days before the exam, and the test centre may charge its own fee.
This page covers the exam fee only. We did not find other DHA licensing fees in the documents we read.
Who can apply
- A BDS, DMD or DDS degree.
- A 12-month internship.
The number of years of experience is not confirmed in the documents we read, so check the PQR before you apply. UAE nationals and children of Emirati women are exempt from the exam.
Topics and pass mark
DHA lists 12 topics for the dentist paper in its guideline. It does not publish how much each topic counts. The pass mark is 60 percent of the 150 questions. DHA does not share your score, only Pass or Fail.
Booking, attempts and the licence
The route is: Sheryan account, DHA Unique ID, Eligibility ID, then a slot at Prometric. A pass gives you a Registration Certificate valid for one year from the result date. It is not a licence, and a licensed facility must activate it.
- The exam is delivered by Prometric. You book it through your Sheryan account after DHA gives you an Eligibility ID.
- You get three attempts in total, counted across all UAE health authorities, with no fixed waiting time between them.
- After three failed attempts you are blocked from reapplying to DHA for two years.
- Pass or Fail appears in Sheryan within 2 working days. The score itself is not shared.
- Arrive 30 minutes early with the passport that matches your Sheryan name.
One DHA licensing manual (v1.3, section 7.18) says an applicant may apply for two additional attempts. That differs from the three-in-total rule and we did not read its context, so check both documents with DHA before you rely on either.
Other Gulf regulators
Saudi Arabia uses the SDLE, scaled pass score 542, see the SDLE page. Qatar uses 60 percent, see Qatar for other professions. Oman uses 65 percent for General Dentist (100 questions, 2 h 30, USD 220), see the OMSB hub. Back to the DHA hub.
Common questions
What is the DHA exam for dentist?
A computer-based licensing assessment for General Dentists, delivered by Prometric. It has 150 multiple choice questions in 3 hours.
How much is the DHA exam for dentist?
USD 280, paid to Prometric by card. It is not refundable.
What is the DHA exam for dentist eligibility?
A BDS, DMD or DDS plus a 12-month internship. The years of experience are not confirmed in our sources.
What is the pass mark for the DHA dentist exam?
60 percent. DHA shows only Pass or Fail, not your score.
How many times can I take the DHA exam?
Three times in total, counted across all UAE health authorities.
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