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Eligibility requirements for Medical Dentists
- All Medical Doctors (Physicians)/ Dentists: Must provide evidence of current license/ certification/ certificate of good standing from country, state, or province of origin, as well as license from country of current and previous practice. (Not applicable for UAE Nationals).
- Consultants: If not currently practicing in a Western, European Union, or North American country, must provide evidence of current licensure and Certificate of Good Standing from the appropriate licensing authority. (Not applicable for UAE Nationals)
| Position | Qualifications | Experience (Relevant to the Position) |
| Consultant Dentist | a) Qualifications from Tier 1
b) Qualifications from Tier 2
* Current national license or equivalent.
* Certified proof of yearly CPD.
* Academic background preferable
* Evidence of ongoing and current scholarly activities(e.g. academic appointments, publications in peer reviewed journals, funded research, presentations at national/international events,etc.) | a. Tier 1:
*NLT 3 years relevant experience as a consultant or equivalent post Board
certification, with NLT 2 years in the same country of certification; or western accredited institution or equivalent (UAE national not applicable)
* UAE national: working as a Specialist is equivalent to working as a Consultant.
b. Tier 2 :
* NLT 8 years full-time employment as a Consultant or equivalent by a World Health Organization (WHO) listed medical school (Teaching Hospital) or a fully JCI- or Canadian- or Australian-accredited hospital.
* UAE national: working as a Specialist is equivalent to working as a Consultant.
* Presentation of log-book listing full range of procedures performed as a Consultant with letter of certification from Ministry of Health (or equivalent institution) in country of origin.
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| Specialist Dentist | a. Qualifications from Tier 1
b. Qualifications from Tier 2
c. Other countries not mentioned in Tier 1 and Tier 2:
Specialization Certificate obtained after a full time structured residency program/ course of NLT 2 years study duration in a university centre, teaching hospital or where appropriate, in a health
establishment approved by the competent authorities.
It should involve the personal participation of the doctor training to be a specialist in the activity and in the responsibilities of the establishments concerned.
* Current national license or equivalent
| a. Tier 1 : No experience required
b. Tier 2:NLT 2 years post qualification
* UAE national: working for 1 year post qualification in same field of Specialty.
c. Dental Specialists equivalency table :
NLT 3 years experience as Specialist post qualification |
| G.P Dentist | *BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery); DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine); DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) or equivalent from a dental school/college recognized by the FDI World Dental Federation.
(http://www.fdiworldental.org/resources/6_0schools.html)
* Successfully completed internship
* Current national license or equivalent | * NLT 2 years relevant experience post internship.
* UAE Nationals: On completion of Internship.
* Non National UAE residents: must be graduates from UAE universities/ colleges and successfully complete a UAE internship program. |
| Intern Dentist | *BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery); DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine); DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery)
or equivalent from a dental school/college recognized by the FDI World Dental Federation.
(http://www.fdiworldental.org/resources/6_0schools.html) | Not Applicable |
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| Tier 1 Qualifications: Eligible for Consultant (Dentists) |
| Country | Qualification |
| 1. Austria | Fellowship of the Royal College(s) and Specialist Registration |
| 2. Canada | Fellowship of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (FRCDC) and specialist registration. |
| 3. France | 1. Title of Specialist in Orthodontics issued by the French Dental Council or
2. Diploma of Superior Studies in Oral Surgery (DES). |
| 4. Ireland | Certificate of Completion Specialist Training by the competent authority and inclusion on the Irish GDC Specialist Register (Oral Surgery and Orthodontics only). |
| 5. Germany | 1. Certificate of Oral Surgery Specialization issued by the Chamber of Dental Practitioners or
2. Certificate of Orthodontics Specialization issued by the Chamber of Dental Practitioners. |
| 6. New Zealand | Fellowship of the Royal College(s) and Specialist Registration. |
| 7. South Africa | M. Med. Degree (Master of Medicine) and registration with the HPC. |
| 8. Sweden | 1. Swedish Board in Oral Surgery or
2. Swedish Board in Orthodontics. |
| 9. UK | 1. Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) or
2. Inclusion in the Specialist Registry of the General Dental Council. |
| 10. USA | American Board (Only boards approved by the American Dental Association as Dental Specialties are acceptable). |
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Tier 2 Qualifications: Eligible for Consultant (Dentists)
Required: Completion of NLT 3 years of postgraduate specialization sponsored by a World Health Organization (WHO) listed medical school or a fully JCI- or Canadian- or Australian-accredited hospital. |
| Country | Qualification |
| 1. Denmark | 1. Specialist Certificate in Oral Surgery issued by the State Board of Health or
2. Specialist Certificate in Orthodontics issued by the State Board of Health. |
| 2. Finland | Special Dental Examination in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery awarded by one of the following universities:- (Helsingin Yliopisto/ Helsingfors Universitet, Kuopion yliopisto, Oulun ylio. |
| 3. Holland | 1. Specialization Certificate in Oral Surgery issued by the commission for Registration of Specialist (S.R.C.) or
2. Specialization Certificate in Orthodontics issued by the commission for Registration of Specialist (S.R.C.). |
| 4. Ireland | 1. Memberships of Royal Colleges or
2. Fellowships of Royal Colleges. |
| 5. UK | 1. Memberships of Royal Colleges or
2. Fellowships of Royal Colleges. |
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| Qualifications Eligible for Specialist (Dentists) |
| Country | Qualification |
| 1. India | MS |
| 2. Iran | Iranian Board |
| 3. Pakistan | Fellowship of the College of Physicians and Surgeons (F.C.P.) |
| 4. Philippines | Philippine Board |
| 5. Russia | Canidata |
| 6. Syria | Certificate of Higher Studies |
| 7. Other | PhD, MD, MSc issued by an accredited university (refer to Specialist criteria and the statement for the criteria for evaluation of certificates) |
| 8. Other | Other countries Boards not included under the consultants table |
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| NOTE: Qualifications not included in the above list: Must be referred to the Credentialing Section (HAAD) |
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