DHA Dentist Exam MCQs 2026

DHA Dentist Prometric Exam Overview

If you want to work as a general dentist anywhere in Dubai, clearing this Prometric test is non-negotiable. DHA designs it around everyday clinic dilemmas: interpreting bitewings, diagnosing irreversible pulpitis, sequencing restorations, pulling broken roots without damaging the sinus, and handling anxious pediatric patients. You will also get hit with a few after-hours emergencies, like an avulsed incisor or a spreading fascial infection. Keep in mind you can’t simply book a seat—DataFlow has to verify your dental degree and logbooks first, after which Sheryan unlocks your Prometric scheduling link.

Exam Parameter	Details
Exam Title	Dubai Prometric General Dentist Exam
Authority	Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
Delivery Mode	Prometric Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Code	DENT
Question Format	Multiple-Choice (Single Best Answer)
Number of MCQs	150 questions
Exam Duration	3 hours (180 minutes)
Passing Score	60%
Negative Marking	None
Language	English
Score Result	Pass / Fail result issued through the Sheryan portal
Score Validity	5 years

Detailed Syllabus & Domain Breakdown

Most questions drop you right into ordinary clinic headaches. You might get a periapical with an open apex, an elderly patient on dual blood thinners who needs two molars out, or an endo file that separates in a curved canal. The exam wants to see if you can catch pathology on an X-ray, choose the safest material for the job, and prevent a routine filling or extraction from turning into a hospital referral.

Specialty Module	Core Topics	Key Focus Areas & Clinical Scenarios
Restorative Dentistry & Operative Care	Dental caries pathophysiology, cavity design, direct composite restorations, amalgam, glass ionomer cements, bonding systems, dental adhesives, and polymerisation shrinkage.	Managing deep dentinal caries, indirect pulp capping versus direct pulp capping, resolving post-restorative sensitivity, selecting adhesive generations, and anterior composite shade matching.
Endodontics	Pulpal and periapical diagnostic classifications (AAE consensus), access cavity preparations, mechanical instrumentation, irrigation dynamics (NaOCl, EDTA), obturation techniques, and endodontic emergencies.	Differential diagnosis of reversible vs. irreversible pulpitis, acute apical abscess drainage, management of separated endodontic instruments, ledge formation, and sodium hypochlorite accident protocols.
Periodontology	AAP/EFP classification of periodontal diseases (Stages I–IV, Grades A–C), scaling and root planing, pathogenesis of plaque-induced gingivitis, periodontal surgery indications, and mucogingival defects.	Differentiating aggressive bone loss patterns, systemic antibiotics for refractory periodontitis, assessing furcation defects, crown-lengthening surgical requirements, and periodontal-endodontic lesion management.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery	Simple and surgical tooth extractions, impacted mandibular third molars (Pell & Gregory, Winter classifications), alveolitis (dry socket), pre-prosthetic surgery, and odontogenic fascial space infections.	Handling root tip fractures, preventing and treating alveolar osteitis, managing acute canine space or submandibular abscesses, and closing minor oroantral communications (OAC).
Prosthodontics (Fixed & Removable)	Tooth preparation principles for full-veneer and all-ceramic crowns, bridge designs, biological width maintenance, elastomeric impression methods, partial removable prosthetics, and complete denture mechanics.	Managing marginal discrepancies, pontic design selection for anterior vs. posterior spans, occlusal vertical dimension (OVD) loss rehabilitation, and denture-induced stomatitis treatment.
Pediatric Dentistry	Early childhood caries (ECC), pulp therapy for deciduous teeth (pulpotomy, pulpectomy), stainless steel crowns, space maintainers, behavioral guidance techniques, and traumatic dental injuries in primary dentition.	Formocresol vs. ferric sulfate vs. MTA in primary tooth pulpotomies, space maintainer choice (band-and-loop, lingual holding arch), avulsion protocols in deciduous teeth, and managing dental phobia in children.
Orthodontics & Growth Development	Angle’s classification of malocclusion, skeletal vs. dental discrepancies, cephalometric landmark identification, dental arch development, interceptive orthodontics, and habit-breaking appliances.	Diagnosis of anterior and posterior crossbites, serial extractions timing, appliance selection for thumb-sucking or tongue-thrusting habits, and early management of ectopic maxillary canines.
Oral Medicine, Pathology & Radiology	Benign and premalignant mucosal lesions (leukoplakia, lichen planus, pemphigus), salivary gland disorders, odontogenic cysts and tumors (ameloblastoma, OKCs), intraoral/panoramic radiograph interpretation, and CBCT fundamentals.	Differentiating cysts from benign tumors on panoramic images, biopsying suspicious persistent oral ulcers, diagnosing burning mouth syndrome, and recognizing radiographic landmarks and artifacts.
Dental Pharmacology & Medical Emergencies	Local anesthetic agents, vasoconstrictor limits, antibiotics and analgesics prescription regimens, systemic diseases in dental practice (diabetes, hypertension, bleeding disorders), and chairside medical emergencies.	Emergency response to anaphylaxis, vasovagal syncope, acute chest pain, local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST), and implementing antibiotic prophylaxis according to AHA infective endocarditis guidelines.
Infection Control & Professional Ethics	Sterilization workflows, autoclave monitoring, cross-contamination prevention, sharps management, post-exposure prophylaxis, patient consent, clinical documentation, and DHA healthcare governance.	Handling accidental needle-stick exposures, proper waste disposal categories, communicating treatment risks and complications to patients, and legal medical-record maintenance in Dubai.

DHA Dentist Exam MCQs