MOHAP Sharjah Dentist Exam and Past Question Papers 2026
Sharjah Dentist Exam Quick Summary
Since July 2025 a dentist joining a private or local government clinic in Sharjah is assessed and licensed by the Sharjah Health Authority (SHA), not MOHAP; MOHAP still covers federal facilities and the other Northern Emirates. The eligibility rules are the same Unified PQR for both (BDS, internship and 2 years of experience for a General Dentist), and neither authority publishes past question papers, so candidates practise with recall-based MCQs.
For years "the MOHAP Sharjah dentist exam" was the right search, because the Ministry of Health and Prevention licensed dentists across Sharjah and the Northern Emirates. That changed in 2025, and many dentists still apply to the wrong authority. This page explains who licenses you in Sharjah now, what each route asks for, and how to prepare when no official past papers exist. The general MOHAP dentist route (documents, fee, retakes, exam day) is already on our MOHAP general dentist exam guide, and the topic list with a study plan is on MOHAP general dentist exam dates and syllabus.
Who licenses dentists in Sharjah in 2026: MOHAP or SHA?
In July 2025 the Sharjah Executive Council issued a decision giving the Sharjah Health Authority powers to license health facilities and health professionals in the emirate. The decision does not apply to federal government facilities. In practice that gives two routes:
| Your job in Sharjah | Who assesses and licenses you |
|---|---|
| Private dental clinic, polyclinic or hospital | Sharjah Health Authority (SHA) |
| Sharjah local government facility | Sharjah Health Authority (SHA) |
| Federal government facility (for example Emirates Health Services) | MOHAP route, as before |
| Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah | MOHAP |
The simplest check is to ask the clinic that offers you a job which portal its HR officer uses. Paying the wrong authority's evaluation fee is a common and avoidable loss.
What are dentist eligibility requirements for Sharjah?
MOHAP, SHA, DHA and DOH all use the Unified Healthcare Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR), so the qualification rules do not change with the authority. For a General Dentist they are:
Specialist dentists (endodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics and others) need a recognised specialist qualification, and the experience required depends on the PQR tier of that qualification rather than a flat "3 to 5 years" as an older version of this page said. The tier tables are on MOHAP qualification and experience requirements for dentists.
One rule differs between the two portals. MOHAP's evaluation page states that a gap in practice over 2 years is not accepted. SHA's assessment and licence pages state no gap longer than 3 years, and SHA asks for accredited training under PQR standards when the gap is longer. If you have been out of practice for a while, check the rule of the authority you are actually applying to.
How does the SHA dentist assessment work?
SHA's process mirrors MOHAP's, with its own portal and fees. You apply yourself for a Healthcare Professional Assessment, then the clinic applies for your licence.
Sources: Sharjah Health Authority e-services (assessment and professional licence services) and the Sharjah Executive Council decision, checked October 2026. If you are going the MOHAP route instead, the steps are in our MOHAP registration guide.
How to get MOHAP dental exam past papers?
You cannot get them officially. MOHAP does not release real exam questions for general dentists or any dental specialty, and SHA has not published any either. What circulates as "past papers" are recalls written down by candidates after the exam. Some are accurate, many have wrong answer keys, and a list of questions without explanations teaches you very little.
A better use of time is a recall-based question bank where each answer is explained and checked. Interface Medical Education keeps recall-based banks for the MOH UAE dental exams: General Dentist, Endodontics and Orthodontics. Because every UAE authority tests the same PQR scope of practice, these are also the closest practice for a Sharjah SHA exam. Most dentists we hear from need 6 to 8 weeks of steady MCQ work; build it around the subject list on the syllabus page linked above.
MOHAP dentist sample practice MCQs
Two questions in the clinical style the UAE dental exams use. Tap a question to see the answer.
Question 1: Oral Medicine (denture stomatitis)
A 72-year-old man who wears a complete upper acrylic denture day and night attends for a routine check. He has no symptoms. The palatal mucosa shows diffuse erythema with a sharp border that matches the outline of the denture base. There are no white plaques that wipe off, and the lower lip and tongue are normal. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A) Pseudomembranous candidiasis
B) Denture stomatitis (chronic erythematous candidiasis)
C) Erythroplakia
D) Allergic contact reaction to denture acrylic
Correct answer: B) Denture stomatitis (chronic erythematous candidiasis)
Erythema confined to the denture-bearing mucosa in a patient who wears the denture overnight is typical of denture stomatitis, usually associated with Candida in the denture plaque. Management is to leave the denture out at night, clean it and soak it in an antiseptic such as chlorhexidine, apply a topical antifungal to the fitting surface and palate, and correct poor fit. Pseudomembranous candidiasis shows white plaques that wipe off, erythroplakia is a persistent red patch not shaped like the denture, and true acrylic allergy is rare.
Question 2: Preventive Dentistry (fluoride for a high caries risk child)
A 6-year-old child has three new cavitated lesions in primary molars and white spot lesions on the erupting first permanent molars. The parents brush the child's teeth twice daily with a 1,450 ppm fluoride toothpaste. Which additional fluoride measure is most appropriate?
A) Daily 0.05% sodium fluoride mouthrinse at home
B) 5% sodium fluoride varnish (22,600 ppm) applied in the clinic two or more times a year
C) 5,000 ppm fluoride toothpaste twice daily
D) Weekly 1.23% acidulated phosphate fluoride gel in trays
Correct answer: B) 5% sodium fluoride varnish (22,600 ppm) applied in the clinic two or more times a year
Professionally applied fluoride varnish is the standard extra measure for children at high caries risk, applied at least twice a year. Daily mouthrinses are not advised for young children who may swallow them (they are generally used from about 8 years), 5,000 ppm toothpaste is intended for older teenagers and adults, and weekly APF gel in trays is not used in a child this age because of the swallowing risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does MOHAP still license dentists in Sharjah?
Only for federal government facilities. Since July 2025 the Sharjah Health Authority assesses and licenses professionals in private and local government facilities in Sharjah. MOHAP still licenses dentists in Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah.
What are the eligibility requirements for a General Dentist in Sharjah?
Both MOHAP and SHA follow the Unified PQR: a recognised BDS, DDS or DMD, a completed internship and 2 years of licensed experience after internship, plus a good standing certificate. UAE nationals and UAE graduates within 2 years of internship are exempt from the experience requirement.
Are MOHAP dental past papers available?
No. MOHAP and SHA do not publish their exam questions. Papers sold as past papers are candidate recalls, often with wrong keys, so a recall-based question bank with checked explanations is a safer way to practise.
How much does the SHA dentist assessment and licence cost?
SHA lists AED 500 for the assessment request for physicians and dentists, with data flow and any exam fee added in the same request. The full-time professional licence for a dentist is AED 3,000, requested and paid by the clinic.
Do my earlier MOHAP or DHA attempts count with SHA?
You must declare them. When an exam is required, SHA's assessment form asks how many attempts you have already made with other UAE health authorities. The PQR limits total attempts across UAE authorities, so a failed MOHAP or DHA attempt is taken into account.
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