MOHAP Dentistry Exam Syllabus and Study Material 2026
Last updated on 27-Oct-2026, by Dr. Muhammad Dr. Muhammad

 

MOHAP Prometric Dentistry Exam, Syllabus and Study Material 2026

MOHAP Dentistry Study Material Quick Summary

MOHAP does not publish official study material for its general dentist exam, which is a Prometric computer-based test of clinical MCQs marked Pass or Fail with a 60% minimum and a maximum of 3 attempts. The material that works is one quick-reference handbook such as the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Dentistry, a standard textbook only for your weak subjects, and a dentist MCQ bank written in the Prometric style.

The MOHAP (Ministry of Health and Prevention) exam for general dentists is a competency test. It covers the basic sciences, dental public health and every branch of clinical dentistry that a general dentist practises. This page is about what to study with: which book for which subject, and how to use them without drowning in reading.

If you still need the eligibility rules (BDS, internship and 2 years of licensed experience for dentists trained outside the UAE), read the MOHAP general dentist exam guide. For booking and an 8-week plan built around your exam date, see MOHAP general dentist exam dates and syllabus.

What does the MOHAP Prometric dentistry syllabus cover?

MOHAP has no published blueprint, so this list is built from the general dentist scope of practice and what candidates report after the exam:

Basic and applied sciences
Oral anatomy, histology and physiology; microbiology, pathology and immunology; dental materials and radiology.
Preventive and public health dentistry
Fluorides and caries prevention, oral health programmes, and infection control protocols (expect UAE and MOHAP standards).
Restorative dentistry and endodontics
Caries diagnosis and management, pulp therapy and root canal treatment, dental trauma.
Periodontology
Gingivitis, periodontitis and surgical therapy, and maintenance of periodontal health.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery
Extractions and minor oral surgery, impacted teeth, basic maxillofacial trauma and infection.
Orthodontics
Malocclusion classification and basic orthodontic treatment principles.
Pediatric dentistry
Pulp therapy in primary teeth, space maintainers and early intervention, fluorosis and developmental anomalies.
Prosthodontics
Removable, fixed and implant prosthodontics basics, and occlusion principles.
Oral medicine and radiology
Oral mucosal lesions, premalignant conditions and oral cancer screening, radiographic interpretation.
Emergencies and pain management
Medical emergencies in the dental chair, local anaesthesia and sedation, analgesics, antibiotics and drug interactions.

What is the best study material for MOHAP dentistry exam?

Beside using the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Dentistry as your base, pick one standard text per subject and only open it when your practice questions show a gap. These are the books dentists most often use for Gulf licensing exams:

SubjectBook to use for referenceWhat to take from it
All subjects (base)Oxford Handbook of Clinical DentistryQuick revision of every topic; read it once from cover to cover
Operative dentistry and materialsSturdevant's Art and Science of Operative Dentistry; Craig's Restorative Dental MaterialsCavity design, bonding, material properties and indications
EndodonticsCohen's Pathways of the PulpPulpal and periapical diagnosis, access, irrigation, trauma
PeriodontologyCarranza's Clinical PeriodontologyClassification, risk factors, non-surgical and surgical therapy
Oral surgeryContemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Hupp)Extraction technique, complications, impacted teeth, infections
ProsthodonticsMcCracken's Removable Partial Prosthodontics; Fundamentals of Fixed Prosthodontics (Shillingburg)Design principles, impressions, occlusion
Orthodontics and pediatric dentistryContemporary Orthodontics (Proffit); McDonald and Avery's Dentistry for the Child and AdolescentGrowth, malocclusion, space management, pulp therapy in primary teeth
Oral medicine, pathology and radiologyCawson's Essentials of Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine; White and Pharoah's Oral RadiologyLesion recognition, premalignancy, radiographic signs
Emergencies and anaesthesiaMalamed's Handbook of Local AnesthesiaDoses, toxicity, emergency drugs and management in the chair

You do not need all of these. Most dentists who pass read the handbook, then use two or three of the texts above for their weakest subjects. The rest of their time goes on questions. Our MOHAP exam books and study material page covers the other MOHAP categories.

How to use your study material for the MOHAP dentistry exam

STEP 1
Read the handbook first
One pass through the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Dentistry in 2 to 3 weeks. Mark the chapters where you hesitate.
STEP 2
Start MCQs early
From week two, do 40 to 60 dental MCQs a day by subject. Every question you get wrong points you to a page in a reference book.
STEP 3
Fill gaps from the textbooks
Read only the sections your mistakes point to. A focused hour in Cohen or Carranza beats a whole chapter you already know.
STEP 4
Finish with timed mixed tests
In the last two weeks, sit full mixed tests under time. The pass mark is 60%, so steady accuracy across all subjects matters more than brilliance in one.
Practise MOHAP general dentist questions
Dental MCQs by subject with explanations, plus timed mock tests in the Prometric format.

Applying to more than one emirate? The DHA General Dentist QBank and the DOH General Dentist QBank cover the same clinical subjects in the Dubai and Abu Dhabi formats. Every MOH UAE dental and medical QBank is listed on our MOH UAE exams page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does MOHAP provide official study material for the dentistry exam?

No. MOHAP publishes neither a study guide nor a detailed blueprint for the general dentist exam. Candidates prepare from standard dental textbooks, a quick-reference handbook and practice MCQs written in the Prometric style.

Is the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Dentistry enough to pass?

It is a good base because it covers every subject briefly, but on its own it is usually not enough. Use it alongside a dentist MCQ bank and a standard text for your weakest subjects, such as Cohen for endodontics or Carranza for periodontology.

How long should I prepare for the MOHAP dental exam?

Most practising dentists need 6 to 10 weeks. Plan 2 to 3 weeks for the handbook, then daily MCQs by subject, and finish with two weeks of timed mixed tests.

What is the passing score for the MOHAP general dentist exam?

MOHAP states a minimum passing score of 60%, and the result is shown as Pass or Fail. You have a maximum of 3 attempts, and a cancelled or missed Prometric booking counts as an attempt.

Does MOHAP release past papers for dentists?

No. Real questions are confidential and not shown even after the exam. Past paper collections sold online are memory recalls; practise with original questions in the same clinical style instead.

Your Comments

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Otuya khemiss (Kagara, Nigeria): actual syllabus and past papers for the MOHAP dentistry exam

"Hello, Im a dentist with 6years clinical experience working in Nigeria. I want to take the MOHAP Prometric Dentistry exam. Please,can you help me with the details of the actual SYLLABUS for the MOHAP exam,if you can add study material and past papers of MOHAP exam,that will be great. Thanks ."
Otuya khemiss
Medical Qualification: BDS
City, Country: Kagara,Nigeria

Team Interface: With 6 years of licensed experience you meet the 2-year rule for general dentists trained outside the UAE. The syllabus is the list above; MOHAP does not release past papers, so the MOH UAE General Dentist QBank linked in your comment is the closest practice.
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Team Interface: Ajman falls under MOHAP licensing. For the GP title, doctors trained outside the UAE need their internship plus 2 years of licensed clinical experience, so apply once you have that. The full GP route is on MOHAP GP exam guide.
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Preparing for the MOHAP dentistry exam?

Dental MCQs with explanations, subject-wise practice and timed Prometric-style mocks, built for general dentists. For Dubai, see our DHA dentistry exam study material.

Enroll in MOH UAE General Dentist QBank