MOHAP General Dentist Exam 2026: Eligibility & MCQs

MOHAP General Dentist Exam Quick Summary

The MOHAP (UAE Ministry of Health & Prevention) General Dentist exam is a 150-question, 3-hour Prometric computer-based test for dentists seeking to practice across the Northern Emirates. A result generally needs to score 60% or higher and stays valid for 5 years.

MOHAP UAE General Dentist Licensing Exam

The Ministry of Health & Prevention (MOHAP) administers this licensing exam for general dentists seeking to practice across the Northern Emirates — Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah. A general dentist conducts oral check-ups, diagnoses dental conditions, and provides preventive and restorative care, and this exam confirms readiness to practice at that level under MOHAP's own clinical, safety, and ethics standards. Review the full eligibility criteria on our MOHAP Dentist qualification & experience requirements page.

Eligibility criteria for the MOHAP General Dentist exam

Based on MOHAP's own published requirements for general dentists, candidates are generally expected to meet the following:

Dental degree: Successful completion of a 5-year dental degree (BDS, DDS, DMD, or equivalent) from an institution listed on the Avicenna database.
Internship: A mandatory one-year housejob/internship completed after graduation, with supervised clinical exposure.
Post-internship clinical experience: A minimum of 2 years of hands-on clinical experience after your internship, documented and verifiable through DataFlow.
Valid license & Good Standing Certificate: An active license to practice dentistry in your home country (or country of last employment), plus a Certificate of Good Standing.
DataFlow Primary Source Verification: All educational, professional, and licensing documents must be verified through DataFlow before your application proceeds.

Exact experience thresholds can vary by nationality, qualifying country, and category — confirm your specific case on our MOHAP Dental Practitioner exam eligibility page.

MOHAP General Dentist exam exemption criteria

Possible exam exemption
Dentists who have already passed a recognized international or regional licensing exam — such as USMLE, PLAB, DHA, DOH, or NCLEX — combined with an active international license and board certification, may be considered for exemption from sitting the MOHAP exam again. Exemption is evaluated case-by-case, and a mismatch between your certified specialty and the one you're applying for is a common reason for rejection. Confirm your own eligibility directly with MOHAP and review the full criteria on our MOHAP exam exemption page.

MOHAP General Dentist exam syllabus

The exam draws from across the full breadth of general dentistry practice, including:

  • Anesthesia and Pain Management
  • Trauma
  • Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders
  • Dentoalveolar Surgery
  • Implant Surgery
  • Reconstruction
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Deformities and Orthognathic Surgery
  • Infection Control & Patient Safety
  • Dental Anatomy & Occlusion
  • Oral Medicine & Diagnostic Sciences
  • Patient Ethics & Education

Most questions are presented as clinical scenario-based MCQs testing diagnosis, treatment planning, and management judgment rather than isolated fact recall.

MOHAP General Dentist study material & questions
Official past papers aren't released publicly, but our Qbank compiles 6000+ high-yield recall-based questions with customizable practice sets and detailed explanations.

MOHAP General Dentist exam format

150
MCQs
3 hours
Duration
60%+
Passing score

The MOHAP General Dentist exam is delivered as a computer-based test at Prometric centers. A result generally needs to reach 60% or above, though our general MOHAP guidance notes a 60-65% range can apply depending on the sitting — a passing result stays valid for 5 years. Each question typically offers 4-5 answer choices with a single best answer, written mostly as clinical vignettes rather than direct recall questions. See our Prometric registration guide for booking details.

How to prepare for the MOHAP General Dentist exam

Cover breadth over depth
As a general dentistry exam, it spans every core topic area rather than concentrating on one — don't over-specialize your revision.
Practice timed MCQ blocks
With 150 questions in 3 hours, you have roughly 1.2 minutes per question — build that pace early with timed practice sets.
Focus on clinical scenarios
Expect vignette-style questions requiring diagnostic and treatment judgment, not just isolated fact recall.
Don't skip infection control & ethics
These non-clinical topics carry equal weight and are often under-revised relative to their share of the exam.

Sample Practice MCQs

Test your knowledge with these original clinical scenario-style questions. Tap a question to reveal the answer.

> A patient presents 3 days after a lower third molar extraction with severe pain, an empty-looking socket, and a foul odor, but no signs of swelling or fever. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer: Alveolar osteitis ("dry socket").

Explanation: Disproportionate post-extraction pain with loss of the blood clot exposing bone, and the absence of significant swelling or fever, distinguishes dry socket from a post-extraction infection or abscess.
> A patient has a deep carious lesion close to the pulp in an otherwise asymptomatic, vital tooth. What is the most appropriate management?
Answer: Indirect pulp capping — remove the bulk of the caries, leave a thin layer of affected dentin over the pulp, and place a protective liner before final restoration.

Explanation: This approach preserves pulp vitality by retaining remineralizable dentin, rather than proceeding directly to pulpotomy or endodontic treatment in an asymptomatic, vital tooth.
> After treating a patient with a bloodborne infection, a heat-sensitive instrument cannot be autoclaved. What is the correct next step?
Answer: Use high-level chemical disinfection or sterilization specifically validated for heat-sensitive instruments.

Explanation: Surface wiping alone is insufficient for instruments that contact mucous membranes or blood — heat-sensitive items still require a validated high-level disinfection or sterilization process before reuse.

MOHAP General Dentist exam application process

  1. Verify you meet the eligibility criteria above
  2. Create a UAE Pass account — a UAE-wide digital identity used to access government and healthcare licensing portals
  3. Create a MOHAP account via the licensing portal and submit your documents
  4. Initiate your DataFlow Primary Source Verification application
  5. Await your MOHAP eligibility letter confirming you can book the exam
  6. Book and sit your Prometric exam — see our Prometric registration guide
  7. Apply for your MOHAP dental license after passing

See the full, itemized MOHAP exam fee breakdown for current registration, DataFlow, and Prometric costs — fees can change, so confirm the latest figures directly with MOHAP before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

> How many questions are in the MOHAP General Dentist exam?
The exam consists of 150 multiple-choice questions, delivered as a computer-based test at Prometric centers over 3 hours.
> What is the passing score for the MOHAP General Dentist exam?
Candidates generally need to score 60% or above, though our general MOHAP guidance notes a 60-65% range can apply depending on the sitting. A passing result stays valid for 5 years.
> Can general dentists be exempted from the MOHAP exam?
Possibly, if you've already passed a recognized international licensing exam such as USMLE, PLAB, DHA, or DOH, combined with an active international license and board certification. Exemption is evaluated case-by-case — see our MOHAP exemption criteria page.
> Can fresh dental graduates sit the MOHAP General Dentist exam?
Not for independent licensing. MOHAP requires a completed one-year internship plus a minimum of 2 years of post-internship clinical experience before you're eligible to apply.

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