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To view the eligibility criteria and required documents for dentists licensure, please click on the related title:

 

 

Intern Dentist
General Dentist

Specialist Dentist
Consultant Dentist 

Resident

 

To view the Recognized Specialty Certificates in Dentistry click here

 

 

Please NOTE: 

 

  • Only the following Dentistry Specialties are recognized by Dubai Health Authority (DHA):

    Dental public Health

    Endodontics

    Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology

    Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology

    Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

    Orthodontics

    Paediatric Dentistry

    Periodontics

    Prosthodontics

    Restorative Dentistry

    Oral Medicine

  • Implantology: is a branch of dental practice pertaining to the restoration and maintenance of oral function. To provide Impantology service, Dentist must be licensed by DHA, he/she shall apply to obtain Implantology as privilege. for further information regarding Implantology and course requirements please click here.
  • Additional documents may be requested by the Health Regulation Department to justify the application for licensure.
  • Attestation of qualifications and experience by UAE embassy and Ministry of Foreign Affairs is NOT required.
  • Primary Source Verification (PSV) will be carried out. Applicants who knowingly submit falsified documents will be liable for prosecution as per UAE Federal Law. This would also include an immediate termination of the licensure process and/or revocation of licensure if already issued by DHA.
  • Evidence of malpractice insurance is required for all approved applications before issuing the license.
  • To apply for licensure, Click on Application Form. The application credentialing might take up to six weeks.
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