MOHAP Dentist Exam study plan
MOHAP Dentist Exam · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Basic and Applied Biomedical Sciences (anatomy, physiology, histology, biochemistry, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology)
Map the domain's weight and list the seven sub-disciplines you will cover
Outline core anatomy of the head, neck, and oral cavity from memory
Define key physiology concepts (membrane potentials, acid-base balance, hormonal regulation) in your own words
Build a spaced-repetition deck of 120 high-yield biomedical facts
Your checkpoint
A one-page domain-1 concept map plus a 120-card flashcard deck covering anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry
Basic and Applied Biomedical Sciences (anatomy, physiology, histology, biochemistry, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology)
Explain the mechanisms of the major drug classes used in dentistry
Differentiate the histologic features of the four basic tissue types
Summarize the pathogenesis of common infectious and inflammatory processes
Solve 40 mixed biomedical practice items and log every error with its cause
Your checkpoint
A 40-item error log with corrected explanations for each missed question
Cariology, Operative Dentistry, and Endodontics
Classify caries by site and activity and match each to a restorative strategy
Sequence the steps of cavity preparation and matrix/band placement for each class
Compare pulp-preserving versus pulp-extirpating endodontic protocols
Interpret periapical radiographs to identify canal anatomy and working length cues
Your checkpoint
A step-by-step operative and endodontic procedure checklist covering five common clinical scenarios
Oral Biology, Oral Pathology, and Oral Medicine & Periodontology
Correlate oral mucosal lesion morphologies with their likely diagnoses
Distinguish benign, premalignant, and malignant oral lesions by clinical features
Apply the 2018 periodontal classification to stage and grade case vignettes
Outline nonsurgical and surgical periodontal therapy decision points
Your checkpoint
A 15-case diagnostic table pairing oral pathology and periodontal diagnoses with first-line management
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Anesthesia & Prosthodontics (fixed and removable)
Sequence the steps of common dentoalveolar surgical procedures and their complications
Compare local anesthetic agents, dosages, and maximum safe doses
Differentiate fixed and removable prosthesis designs and their indications
Identify occlusal and biologic failures in prosthetic case scenarios
Your checkpoint
A comparison chart of five prosthetic designs with indications, contraindications, and common failure modes
Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry & Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, and Dental Radiology
Apply interceptive and comprehensive orthodontic treatment timing principles
Select behavior-management and caries-prevention strategies by pediatric age group
Synthesize a complete treatment plan from a written multi-domain case vignette
Interpret panoramic and bitewing radiographs for common findings
Your checkpoint
Two full written treatment plans for multi-domain patient vignettes, each with a radiologic justification section
Infection Control, Patient Safety, and Emergency Management & Professional Ethics, UAE Healthcare Law, and Practice Management
Apply standard precautions and sterilization protocols to clinical scenarios
Outline emergency management for syncope, anaphylaxis, and local anesthetic overdose
Summarize UAE healthcare law, licensure, and informed-consent requirements
Resolve ethical dilemmas using a structured framework
Your checkpoint
A one-page emergency protocol card plus a 10-scenario ethics and law worksheet with answers
Basic and Applied Biomedical Sciences (anatomy, physiology, histology, biochemistry, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology) & Cariology, Operative Dentistry, and Endodontics & Oral Biology, Oral Pathology, and Oral Medicine & Periodontology & Prosthodontics (fixed and removable) & Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Anesthesia & Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry & Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, and Dental Radiology & Infection Control, Patient Safety, and Emergency Management & Professional Ethics, UAE Healthcare Law, and Practice Management
Complete two full-length timed mock exams under exam conditions
Review every missed item and tag it to its domain
Re-drill the 30 highest-frequency error cards
Confirm exam-day logistics and a final review schedule
Your checkpoint
Two scored mock exams with a domain-by-domain accuracy report and a one-page final review sheet
Milestones
Week 2: Score at least 70% on a 40-item domain-1 self-test and have zero unresolved flashcards flagged as 'unknown'
Week 4: Correctly stage and grade at least 8 of 10 periodontal vignettes and assign the right diagnosis in 12 of 15 oral pathology cases
Week 6: Produce two complete treatment plans that a peer reviewer rates as clinically coherent in all sections
Week 8: Achieve at least 75% on both full-length mocks with no single domain below 60%