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General Dentist 1. Eligibility Criteria In determining the eligibility of an applicant for licensing with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) as General Dentist (G.D), applicant shall comply with the following requirements:

1.1 A minimum of five (5) years undergraduate dental school (DDS / BDS/ DMD or its equivalent) recognized by UAE Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research (MOHESR)

1.2 Successful completion of internship program (one year program) 1.3 Proof of practical experience. General Dentist license will be issued in two levels

(level 1 and 2) based on the applicant practical experience:

1.3.1 General Dentist Applicant is eligible for General Dentist with more than 3 years experience including internship; he/she may practice in any healthcare facility including hospitals, governmental or private dental centres, Primary Health Centres (PHC), polyclinics and independent dental clinics.

1.3.2 General Dentist (under-supervision) Applicant is eligible for General Dentist with less than 3 years experience including internship; he/she may work only in the following facilities: • Governmental Hospital • Governmental Dental Centres • Dental universities in Dubai approved by MOHESR • Dental educational centres in the private sector approved by MOHESR

1.4 Applicant shall have recent practice within the last two years. 1.5 Valid practice license in country of graduation and/or country of last employment.

2. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

2.1 Applicants shall provide copies of the following: 2.1.1 Evidence of successful completion of an approved dental education program. 2.1.2 Dental education program transcript – the applicant must provide a full

transcript clearly stating the breakdown of theory vs. clinical training hours 2.1.3 Evidence of all clinical experience including appointments (Service

certificates will be accepted only if signed by Human Resources (Personnel Department or Medical Directors). Clinical attachments experience/observe ship is not accepted.

2.1.4 Valid practice license in country of graduation and/or country of employment/ appointment.

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2.1.5 Recent Good Standing Certificate issued by the Dental council/association from the country of last employment (Certificates are only valid for six (6) months from date of issue)

2.1.6 Passport copy 2.1.7 One (1) colour passport photograph

Please note that additional documents may be asked to justify the application for licensure and registration.

3. ASSESSMENT All applicants are required to attend and pass the DHA assessment in order to acquire the license to practice with the title of 'General Dentist' in the Emirate of Dubai. 4. Conditions for Issuing a DHA License 4.1 Malpractice Insurance 4.1.1 Evidence of malpractice insurance is required for all approved applications

before issuing the license 5. RENEWAL OF LICENSURE

5.1 All dentists are required to renew their professional license annually (exemption Intern

license). 5.2 Criteria for the renewal of a professional license the applicant must demonstrate

compliance to the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirement.

5.2.1 30 credit points of accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) every year. CPD points shall be accredited by one of the accrediting bodies recognized by DHA.

5.2.2 The reporting of the CPD requirement for the purpose of license renewal must be by submitting/uploading copy of the certificates.

6.3 Valid malpractice insurance 6.4 Recent Practice (current employment certificate) 6.5 Evidence of completing CPD points

For further information regarding the DHA CPD policy please click here The Health Regulation Department will carry out Primary Source Verification (PSV) Applicants who knowingly submit falsified documents will be liable for prosecution as per UAE Federal Law. This would also include an automatic termination of the licensure process and/or revocation of licensure if already issued by DHA

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The Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD), Health Professional Licensing, Available: http://www.haad.ae/haad/tabid/147/Default.aspx, Accessed March 2 2009

American Dental Association (ADA), Available: www.ada.org, accessed March 2009 Saudi Dental Society, available www.sds.org.sa, accessed March 2010