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Key Facts: PRC Dentist Licensure Exam
9
Written subject blocks in the May 2026 PRC program
PRC Revised May 2026 DLE Written Phase Program
75%
Required general weighted average
Republic Act No. 9484
50%
Minimum rating in every subject
Republic Act No. 9484
796/896
Passed in the May 2026 DLE result
PRC May 2026 Dentists Licensure Examination results
PhP 900 / PhP 1,300
Published PRC fee references requiring LERIS confirmation for current DLE assessment
PRC FAQ and PRC Resolution No. 2005-267
The PRC Dentists Licensure Examination has a written phase weighted across nine official subject blocks and a practical phase covering restorative, fixed prosthodontic, RPD, and complete denture exercises. RA 9484 requires at least a 75% general weighted average with no subject below 50%. Verify current filing, room assignment, and fee details directly with PRC.
Sample PRC Dentist Licensure Practice Questions
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1During tooth development, which sequence correctly describes the early morphologic stages of the enamel organ?
2Which cells are directly responsible for forming enamel?
3Which major salivary gland is located anterior and inferior to the ear and drains through Stensen duct opposite the maxillary second molar?
4How many primary teeth are normally present in a complete deciduous dentition?
5The mandibular canal primarily transmits which neurovascular bundle?
6Which root arrangement is most characteristic of a permanent maxillary first molar?
7The curve of Spee describes which occlusal relationship?
8Which function is correctly associated with the periodontal ligament?
9Sensation from most mandibular teeth reaches the trigeminal nerve through which branch?
10Hertwig epithelial root sheath is most directly involved in which process?
About the PRC Dentist Licensure Exam
The Dentists Licensure Examination is the Professional Regulation Commission licensure route for dentists in the Philippines, administered by the Professional Regulatory Board of Dentistry. Republic Act No. 9484 requires the examination for registration to practice dentistry and states that it consists of written and practical tests. The May 2026 written program includes nine weighted subject blocks across dental sciences, clinical dentistry, dental materials, pharmacology, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, jurisprudence, ethics, practice management, periodontics, and endodontics. The practical phase includes restorative dentistry cavity preparations, fixed partial denture abutment preparation, removable partial denture design, and complete denture procedures. Because PRC public sources do not publish one current total item count and fee information must be confirmed in LERIS for each administration, metadata is marked pending for logistics while official scope and legal requirements are sourced.
Assessment
Written phase: nine subject examinations over three days. Practical phase: performance exercises in restorative dentistry, fixed partial denture preparation, removable partial denture design, and complete denture procedures, scheduled by PRC group assignment.
Time Limit
Written phase: nine 2-hour subject sessions over three days; practical phase: two 7-hour performance days by group in the May 2026 revised program.
Passing Score
General weighted average of at least 75%, with no rating below 50% in any subject
Exam Fee
PRC FAQ lists PhP 900.00 for baccalaureate-degree licensure examinations; PRC fee schedule lists PhP 1,300.00 for baccalaureate-degree exams with practical examination/assessment. Verify the current DLE fee in PRC LERIS. (Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) / Professional Regulatory Board of Dentistry)
PRC Dentist Licensure Exam Content Outline
General and Oral Anatomy and Physiology
Head and neck anatomy, oral anatomy, tooth morphology, occlusion, oral physiology, tooth development, and supporting oral structures.
General and Oral Pathology, Microscopic Anatomy, Embryology and Microbiology
Cell injury, inflammation, oral lesions, cysts and tumors, histology, embryology, and oral microbiology.
Restorative Dentistry, Community Dentistry and Public Health
Caries management, operative principles, preventive dentistry, fluoride, epidemiologic indices, and community oral health programs.
Prosthodontics and Dental Materials
Fixed prosthodontics, removable partial dentures, complete dentures, impression materials, gypsum, cements, composites, and material properties.
Roentgenology, Oral Diagnosis and Oral Surgery
Radiographic selection and interpretation, oral diagnosis, treatment planning, exodontia, infections, complications, and surgical principles.
Anesthesiology and Pharmacology
Local anesthesia, vasoconstrictors, analgesics, antibiotic stewardship, medical emergencies, and basic life support concepts.
Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
Eruption, primary tooth pulp therapy, dental trauma, behavior guidance, space maintenance, malocclusion, interceptive orthodontics, and cephalometrics.
Dental Jurisprudence, Ethics and Practice Management
RA 9484, PRC Board of Dentistry rules, scope of practice, informed consent, confidentiality, infection control, and dental office management.
Periodontics and Endodontics
Periodontal diagnosis and therapy, probing and attachment, endodontic diagnosis, working length, irrigation, obturation, and endo-perio lesions.
How to Pass the PRC Dentist Licensure Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: General weighted average of at least 75%, with no rating below 50% in any subject
- Assessment: Written phase: nine subject examinations over three days. Practical phase: performance exercises in restorative dentistry, fixed partial denture preparation, removable partial denture design, and complete denture procedures, scheduled by PRC group assignment.
- Time limit: Written phase: nine 2-hour subject sessions over three days; practical phase: two 7-hour performance days by group in the May 2026 revised program.
- Exam fee: PRC FAQ lists PhP 900.00 for baccalaureate-degree licensure examinations; PRC fee schedule lists PhP 1,300.00 for baccalaureate-degree exams with practical examination/assessment. Verify the current DLE fee in PRC LERIS.
Keys to Passing
- Work through all 100 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the PRC Dentists Licensure Examination exist?
Yes. PRC publishes official programs and results for the Dentists Licensure Examination, and RA 9484 requires licensure examination and registration for the practice of dentistry in the Philippines.
Who administers the exam?
The exam is administered by the Professional Regulation Commission through the Professional Regulatory Board of Dentistry.
What is the passing score?
RA 9484 states that the licensure examination consists of written and practical tests and requires a general weighted average of at least 75%, with no rating below 50% in any subject.
How many questions are on the exam?
A single total item count is not published in the public PRC program. The PRC written program publishes subject blocks and weights; the 2023 enhanced TOS uses 100-item specification tables for written subjects.
What subjects are covered in the written phase?
The May 2026 written program lists general and oral anatomy and physiology; pathology, microscopic anatomy, embryology and microbiology; restorative and community dentistry; prosthodontics and dental materials; roentgenology, oral diagnosis and oral surgery; anesthesiology and pharmacology; pediatric dentistry and orthodontics; jurisprudence, ethics and practice management; and periodontics and endodontics.
What is tested in the practical phase?
The May 2026 revised practical program includes Class II and Class I cavity preparations, preparation of two abutments for a porcelain-fused-to-metal fixed partial denture, removable partial denture design, and complete denture procedures.
How do I verify filing dates, fees, and room assignments?
Use PRC Online Services and the PRC schedule, downloads, and room assignment pages for the current administration. PRC programs instruct examinees to verify school/building assignments on the official PRC website.