DHA Dentist Exam study guide
DHA Dentist Exam · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The DHA Dentist Exam is the licensure assessment used by the Dubai Health Authority to determine whether a dentist trained outside the UAE has the knowledge base to practise in Dubai. It is aimed at general dentists seeking DHA registration, and it is a computer-delivered multiple-choice examination. The DHA Dentist Exam study guide has 10 sections and about 2,465 words.
01General Medicine and Medical Emergencies Relevant to Dentistry
A candidate must know how systemic disease modifies dental treatment: cardiovascular disease (hypertension, ischaemic heart disease, anticoagulation), diabetes mellitus, asthma and COPD, epilepsy, thyroid disease, adrenal insufficiency, pregnancy, and bleeding disorders. Know the ASA physical status classification,因为它 drives referral and setting decisions, and know which conditions require antibiotic prophylaxis or medical consultation.
290 words, about 1 min02Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, and Oral Diagnosis
Understand the diagnostic process: history, extraoral and intraoral examination, differential diagnosis, and when to biopsy. Know the appearance and behaviour of common mucosal disease: recurrent aphthous stomatitis, oral candidiasis, lichen planus, leukoplakia and erythroplakia, oral submucous fibrosis, pemphigus and mucous membrane pemphigoid, and herpes infections.
279 words, about 1 min03Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
Know caries diagnosis and risk assessment, cavity classification, and the principles of minimal intervention. Understand adhesive dentistry: enamel and dentine bonding, etch-rinse versus self-etch systems, and the importance of moisture control.
246 words, about 1 min04Prosthodontics
Understand complete and partial denture design, including support, retention, stability, and the biomechanics of removable prostheses. Know Kennedy classification for partially edentulous arches and the components of a removable partial denture: rests, clasps, connectors, and the denture base.
249 words, about 1 min05Periodontics
Know the anatomy of the periodontium, the aetiology of periodontal disease (plaque biofilm, calculus, risk factors such as smoking and diabetes), and the classification of periodontal and peri-implant diseases. Understand clinical parameters: probing depth, clinical attachment level, bleeding on probing, mobility, furcation involvement, and radiographic bone loss.
234 words, about 1 min06Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Know the principles of exodontia, including assessment, consent, anaesthesia, and technique, and the management of complications such as bleeding, dry socket, infection, and nerve injury. Understand impacted third molar assessment and indications for removal.
251 words, about 1 min07Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry
Know normal dental development, eruption timing, and the mixed dentition. Understand interceptive orthodontics, including habit correction, space maintenance, and early treatment of crossbites.
232 words, about 1 min08Dental Public Health, Prevention, and Infection Control
Understand oral health promotion, epidemiology, and the principles of prevention at individual and community levels. Know fluoride mechanisms and delivery (water, toothpaste, varnish, gel), fissure sealants, and diet advice.
209 words, about 1 min09Pharmacology, Anesthesia, and Pain Management
Know the pharmacology of local anaesthetics, including mechanism, onset, duration, and maximum doses of lidocaine, articaine, and prilocaine. Understand vasoconstrictors and their cautions in cardiovascular disease.
229 words, about 1 min10Professional Ethics, Patient Safety, and UAE Health Regulation
Understand the ethical principles of autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice, and how they apply to consent, confidentiality, and professional boundaries. Know the requirements of valid informed consent, record keeping, and the duty to report unsafe practice.
246 words, about 1 min