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Key Facts: MDCN Dental Assessment Exam
CBT
MCQ component
3
Named dental practical areas
N50k
Dental materials fee
N400k
Non-Nigerian exam fee
For this source ID, the safest official normalization is MDCN Assessment Examination for dental candidates. The 2026 official notice verifies dental-candidate eligibility, degree and practising-eligibility verification, CBT MCQs across basic and clinical sciences, clinical long/short cases or OSCE, dental practical/clinical examinations in Restorative Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Child Dental Health, June and October 2026 exam windows, and fees of N250,000 for Nigerian candidates, N400,000 for non-Nigerian candidates, plus N50,000 dental materials.
Sample MDCN Dental Assessment Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to test your MDCN Dental Assessment exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1Which official public route best matches the source label "MDCN Dental Licensing Exam"?
2Which body administers the Nigerian assessment route for foreign-trained dental graduates?
3Which candidate is within the main foreign-trained eligibility group in the MDCN notice?
4Which verification evidence is explicitly required for application submission?
5Which evidence must dental candidates show about practice eligibility in the country of training?
6Which assessment component is common to both medical and dental candidates in the 2026 MDCN notice?
7Which dental-specific practical/clinical area is named in the official MDCN 2026 notice?
8Which dental-specific clinical component is also named in the official MDCN notice?
9Which paediatric dental area is named for dental candidates in the MDCN notice?
10What is the 2026 MDCN assessment examination fee for Nigerian candidates?
About the MDCN Dental Assessment Exam
The MDCN Dental Assessment Examination is the dental candidate route within MDCN's assessment process for eligible foreign-trained medical and dental graduates and specified Nigeria-trained practitioners requiring assessment before progression toward registration.
Assessment
The source row says MDCN Dental Licensing Exam. Official MDCN notices place dental candidates within the Assessment Examination. The 2026 notice lists CBT MCQs covering Basic and Clinical Sciences in Medicine and Dentistry, clinical long/short cases or OSCE, and practical/clinical examinations in Restorative Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Child Dental Health for dental candidates only.
Time Limit
Not published in the official 2026 MDCN notice reviewed. The notice lists two-day examination windows for June and October 2026.
Passing Score
Not published in the official 2026 MDCN notice reviewed.
Exam Fee
N250,000 for Nigerian candidates and N400,000 for non-Nigerian candidates in the official 2026 notice; dental materials are N50,000 for dental candidates only. (Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria)
MDCN Dental Assessment Exam Content Outline
MDCN Dental Eligibility, Documents and Format
Assessment Examination naming, dental candidate route, 2026 windows, portal application, WDOMS listing, EPIC/DataFlow verification, current licence or eligibility to practise dentistry, Certificate of Good Standing, fees and non-refundable payment rule.
Oral Biology, Diagnosis, Radiology, Ethics and Infection Control
Oral anatomy, oral pathology, microbiology, pharmacology, radiographic interpretation, medical history risk, consent, confidentiality, cross-infection control and dental records.
Restorative Dentistry, Endodontics, Periodontology and Prosthodontics
Caries risk, restorative planning, pulp diagnosis, endodontic emergencies, periodontal assessment, crowns, dentures, occlusion and maintenance.
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine and Dental Emergencies
Extraction planning, local anaesthesia, odontogenic infection, oral trauma, oral mucosal lesions, oral cancer red flags, anticoagulant risk and emergency referral.
Child Dental Health, Community Dentistry and OSCE Skills
Paediatric prevention, caries, trauma, pulp therapy, behaviour guidance, orthodontic screening, community oral health, communication, instruments, radiographs and chairside safety.
How to Pass the MDCN Dental Assessment Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Not published in the official 2026 MDCN notice reviewed.
- Assessment: The source row says MDCN Dental Licensing Exam. Official MDCN notices place dental candidates within the Assessment Examination. The 2026 notice lists CBT MCQs covering Basic and Clinical Sciences in Medicine and Dentistry, clinical long/short cases or OSCE, and practical/clinical examinations in Restorative Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Child Dental Health for dental candidates only.
- Time limit: Not published in the official 2026 MDCN notice reviewed. The notice lists two-day examination windows for June and October 2026.
- Exam fee: N250,000 for Nigerian candidates and N400,000 for non-Nigerian candidates in the official 2026 notice; dental materials are N50,000 for dental candidates only.
Keys to Passing
- Work through all 100 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is ng-mdcn-dental a separate official MDCN exam name?
The official materials reviewed use MDCN Assessment Examination and include dental candidates within that route. This bank keeps the source ID but normalizes the display name to MDCN Dental Assessment.
What dental-specific components does MDCN publish?
The 2026 notice lists practical/clinical examinations in Restorative Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Child Dental Health for dental candidates only.
What is the published dental assessment format?
MDCN describes CBT MCQs covering Basic and Clinical Sciences in Medicine and Dentistry, clinical long/short cases or OSCE, and the dental practical/clinical components.
How many questions are on the dental CBT?
The official 2026 notice reviewed does not publish a fixed MCQ count.
What fee did MDCN publish for dental candidates in 2026?
The 2026 notice lists N250,000 for Nigerian candidates and N400,000 for non-Nigerian candidates, plus N50,000 for dental materials for dental candidates only.
Are these official MDCN dental questions?
No. These are original practice questions aligned to official public MDCN dental format and broad dental science coverage, not copied official examination items.