Last updated on 29-July-2025, by Dr. Muhammad

DHA General Dentist Exam Syllabus, Total questions & Passing Score:

A general dentist who is willing to practice in Dubai, is required to pass the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) licensing exam. This exam is designed to evaluate a candidate's dental skills and decision making ability to safely practice in the Emirate of Dubai.

DHA exam documents requirement for Dentists

What is the Exam format & Passing Score?

The total duration for DHA General Dentist Prometric exam is 165 minutes (2 hours 45 minutes) with 150 total multiple-choice questions and the passing score is above 60%.

What is DHA General Dentist Exam Syllabus?

Below is the syllabus for DHA General Dentist exam which contains possible list of topics/subjects covering this exam.

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

How to best prepare for DHA General Dentist Exam?

To be able to pass this exam in first attempt, one should follow given preparation plan;

• Focus your preparation through understanding the exam syllabus as well as its format.
• Chose the right preparation source, such DHA General Dentist Qbank by Interface Medical Education. Compiled based upon the feedback/ brain-dumps of actual test takers as well as using other resources. Help you practice in exam like presure and scenario.
• Dedicate 3 to 4 hours daily based upon your available time.
• Focus on your weak areas from the given syllabus.
• Stop memorizing without understanding, as this exam tests clinical reasoning.