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Periodontics
Eligibility Comparison – GCC Specialist Periodontics
Basic educational Requirement is a recognised recognized Postgraduate speciality program in Periodontics — To be accepted as a specialist, your dental specialty certificate must come from one of the following full-time programs:
- A 3-year clinical residency
- A 2-year clinical master’s degree MDS / M.Sc
- A 3-year clinical Ph.D. (PhD or research-only degrees without clinical training do not qualify as specialty credentials – QCHP does not accept research based degrees.)
- UK: Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (C.C.S.T.) + listing in the UK Dental Council Specialist Register .
- Australia: Doctor of Clinical Dentistry or recognized specialty certification (3+ years)
- Canada: Fellowship of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada or equivalent specialty program
- Arab Board: Periodontics Board Certification (3+ years clinical training) recognized in GCC
Many GCC countries have licensing exemptions or streamlined processes for graduates from certain approved countries/universities (e.g., Australia, UK, Canada, USA, EU countries. ).
English language proficiency tests typically are not mandatory but may be required indirectly as part of exam preparation.
Experience requirements differ based on nationality and country of degree as follows : –
| Authority | Experience Requirements |
|---|---|
| DHA – Dubai |
Varies by nationality Tier 3:
DHA Gap in practice requirements:
DHA : Training requirements based on gap duration:
|
| MOHAP – UAE |
Varies by nationality Tier 3:
|
| DOH – Abu Dhabi |
Varies by nationality Tier 3:
|
| NHRA – Bahrain | 3 years clinical experience |
| SCFHS – Saudi |
Foreigners: 5 years Resident : < 2 years of clinical experience after post graduation Registrar : > 2 years of experience after post graduation Senior registrar : additional training or fellowship beyond registrar level. + 5 or more years of post-specialty clinical experience. |
| QCHP – Qatar | GCC graduates with Arab Board – – No experience needed Non-GCC Arab graduates with Arab Board – 2 years' experience required Asian graduates – 3 years' experience required |
Salary Comparison – GCC Specialist Periodontics
Here is a salary comparison for Specialist Periodontists across Gulf health authorities based on data from LinkedIn, Indeed.ae, job portals, and salary aggregators:
DHA – Dubai
| Approximate Monthly Salary Range (AED) | AED 20,000 – 45,000+ |
|---|---|
| Notes / Source Details |
Specialist dentists including periodontists earn between AED 20,000 to 45,000/month. Some private clinics offer higher packages In Dubai, periodontists can earn between AED 357,700 and AED 1,109,600 annually (~AED 30,000 to 92,000 monthly) depending on experience and employer Flexibility - Ability to have 1 full time license and 2 part time license Dubai also has the advantage of allowing Periodontists, subject to respective training to “Add Title” of (1) Implantology privilege Opportunity for golden visa if salary >30,000 AED monthly DHA license can be converted to MOHAP license without exam |
MOHAP – UAE
| Approximate Monthly Salary Range (AED) | AED 20,000 – 45,000+ |
|---|---|
| Notes / Source Details |
Salaries align closely with DHA; government hospitals offer competitive packages. Flexibility - Ability to have 1 full time license and 2 part time license advantage of allowing Periodontists, subject to respective training to “Add Title” of (1) Implantology privilege Opportunity for golden visa if salary >30,000 AED monthly |
DOH – Abu Dhabi
| Approximate Monthly Salary Range (AED) | Comparable to DHA/MOHAP |
|---|---|
| Notes / Source Details |
Specialist periodontists earn in the same range as Dubai, often slightly higher in government sector. OpportunityFlexibility - Ability to have 1 full time license and 2 part time license advantage of allowing Periodontists, subject to respective training to “Add Title” of (1) Implantology privilege Opportunity for golden visa if salary >30,000 AED monthly |
SCFHS Saudi Arabia
| Approximate Monthly Salary Range (AED) | SAR 15,000 – 40,000 (~AED 14,600 – 39,000) |
|---|---|
| Notes / Source Details |
Specialist periodontists earn between SAR 15,000 to SAR 40,000/month depending on experience and sector. |
NHRA – Bahrain
| Approximate Monthly Salary Range (AED) | AED 8,000 – 20,000+ |
|---|---|
| Notes / Source Details |
Salaries vary; government sector offers competitive pay, private clinics may pay more. |
QCHP Qatar
| Approximate Monthly Salary Range (AED) | AED 15,000 – 35,000 |
|---|---|
| Notes / Source Details |
Tax-free salaries with additional benefits; competitive packages for specialists. |
KDLE Kuwait
| Approximate Monthly Salary Range (AED) | AED 10,000 – 25,000 |
|---|---|
| Notes / Source Details |
Government and private sector salaries vary; private clinics often pay more. |
OMSB Oman
| Approximate Monthly Salary Range (AED) | AED 8,000 – 18,000 |
|---|---|
| Notes / Source Details |
Generally lower than UAE and Saudi Arabia but includes benefits like housing and transport. |
Additional Insights:
Salaries are tax-free in most Gulf countries, enhancing take-home pay. Benefits such as housing allowance, health insurance, annual flight tickets, and bonuses are common and vary by employer.
Private clinics and luxury corporate groups tend to offer higher salaries than government hospitals. Experience, qualifications, and employer type significantly influence salary levels
Required Documents Checklist – GCC Specialist Periodontics
- Recent passport size photograph (colored, white background)
- Valid passport copy
- Recognized specialty qualification in Periodontics (e.g., specialty board certification, Master's degree, or equivalent)
- Evidence of successful completion of an approved dental education program (primary dental degree)
- Valid professional license/registration to practice dentistry or orthodontics from the country of graduation or last employment
- Certificate of Good Standing issued by the licensing authority/professional body from the country of last employment or where the applicant holds a current license (must be issued within last 6 months)
- Experience letters signed and stamped by the Medical Director or HR department confirming clinical experience relevant to the specialty
- Dataflow Credential verification/evaluation report - verifying degrees, licenses, and certifications
- Evidence of professional liability/malpractice insurance (required before license issuance)
- Evidence of continuing medical education (CME) or professional development activities - required for yearly license renewal
- Completed online application form via respective licensing portal linked with Primary Source Verification (PSV) and payment of applicable fees
Exam format Comparison – GCC Specialist Periodontics
DHA – Dubai
| Exam Format | CBT – MCQs, conducted by Prometric |
|---|---|
| Exam Structure - Questions & Duration | 150 MCQs, 170 mins |
| Passing Criteria | ≥65% |
| Oral / Viva Exam | None required |
| Practical Exam | None required |
| Ease of Exam | Most accessible |
| Validity of Exam Results | Exam results Valid for 5 years ; Eligibility letters are valid for one year. |
| Exam attempts allowed |
Three attempts allowed across authorities. Failure after three attempts requires: 1.Certificate of additional training in recognized specialty 2. Application for higher title only (cannot apply for same or lower title) |
| Documentation Process & Duration | Streamline Fast (1–1.5 months) |
MOHAP – UAE
| Exam Format | CBT – MCQs, conducted by MOH followed by an Oral exam |
|---|---|
| Exam Structure - Questions & Duration | 150 MCQs, 3 hours + Oral Exam |
| Passing Criteria | ≥65% |
| Oral / Viva Exam | Required |
| Practical Exam | None required |
| Ease of Exam | Oral Exam difficulty ; most intense |
| Validity of Exam Results | Valid for 5 years |
| Exam attempts allowed |
Three attempts allowed across authorities. Failure after three attempts requires: 1.Certificate of additional training in recognized specialty 2. Application for higher title only (cannot apply for same or lower title) |
| Documentation Process & Duration | Slightly longer (1.5–3 months) Slightly complex |
DOH – Abu Dhabi
| Exam Format | CBT – MCQs, conducted by Pearson Vue |
|---|---|
| Exam Structure - Questions & Duration | 100 MCQs, 120 mins |
| Passing Criteria | ≥70% |
| Oral / Viva Exam | None required |
| Practical Exam | None required |
| Ease of Exam | More competitive |
| Validity of Exam Results | Valid for 2 years. License Renewal: Every 2 years DOH Registration Validity Post-Exam: 3 months |
| Exam attempts allowed |
Three attempts allowed across authorities. Failure after three attempts requires: 1.Certificate of additional training in recognized specialty |
| Documentation Process & Duration | Slightly longer (1.5–2.5 months) Slightly complex |
NHRA – Bahrain
| Exam Format | CBT – MCQs, conducted by Prometric |
|---|---|
| Exam Structure - Questions & Duration | 150 MCQs, 3 hours |
| Passing Criteria | ≥60% |
| Oral / Viva Exam | None required |
| Practical Exam | None required |
| Ease of Exam | Lower pass score requirement - hence easier. |
| Validity of Exam Results | Not specified |
| Exam attempts allowed |
Four consecutive exam attempts allowed within 3 years ; After 4 failures: 6-month retraining (Remediation) under supervision of a consultant of the same specialty. |
| Documentation Process & Duration | Slightly longer (1.5–2.5 months) Slightly complex |
SCFHS - Saudi
| Exam Format | CBT – MCQs, conducted by Prometric |
|---|---|
| Exam Structure - Questions & Duration | 200 MCQs, 4 hours (2 parts of 100 Qs) |
| Passing Criteria | >65% for Registrar, >70% for Senior Registrar |
| Oral / Viva Exam | None required |
| Practical Exam | None required |
| Ease of Exam | Longest exam duration, more intense |
| Validity of Exam Results | Valid for 2 years |
| Exam attempts allowed |
Three attempts allowed - after which new experience and Mumaris re- classification is needed, and then you get additional 3 attempts |
| Documentation Process & Duration | Slightly longer (1.5–3 months) Lengthy and detailed |
QCHP - Qatar
| Exam Format | CBT – MCQs, conducted by Prometric |
|---|---|
| Exam Structure - Questions & Duration | 150 MCQs, 3.5 hours |
| Passing Criteria | >65% |
| Oral / Viva Exam | None required |
| Practical Exam | None required |
| Ease of Exam | Accessible |
| Validity of Exam Results | Valid for 3 years |
| Exam attempts allowed |
3 attempts only, and any further attempts will not be considered by DHP/QCHP |
| Documentation Process & Duration | Streamline Fast (1–1.5 months) |
Exam syllabus – GCC Specialist Periodontics
- 1. Periodontal Structures
- 2. Aetiology, Microbiology and Immunology
- 3. Examination, Diagnosis, Risk Factors and Classification
- 4.Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy, Periodontal Medicine & Pharma Therapeutics
- 5. Periodontal Surgical Techniques and Complications
- 6. Inter-relation between Periodontal Therapy and other Dental Specialties
- 7. Periodontal Maintenance and long-term health
- 8. Indications, Contraindications and Biomechanical Principles for Dental Implants
- 9. Pre-Surgical Assessment, Treatment Planning and Site Preparation in Dental Implant Therapy
- 10. Peri-implant Soft and Hard Tissue Management
- 11. Surgical Complications and Management of Peri-Implant Diseases and Failures
- 12. Maintenance of Dental Implants
- 13. Professionalism and Ethics & Patient Safety
Books to refer – GCC Specialist Periodontics
Recommended reference textbooks include:
- Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, 6th Edition (2015), Volumes 1 & 2, edited by Jan Lindhe and Niklaus Lang
- Journal of Clinical Periodontology, Willy-Blackwell Publishing (Issues from 2017, 2018, 2019)
- Periodontology 2000, Willy-Blackwell Publishing (Issues from 2017, 2018, 2019)
- Journal of Periodontology, Official publication of the American Academy of Periodontology (Issues from 2017, 2018, 2019)
- Professionalism and Ethics, Handbook for Residents, Practical Guide by Prof. James Ware et al., SCFHS (Latest Edition)
- Essentials of Patient Safety, SCFHS (Latest Edition)
