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General Dentist
Gulf Exam Pathways for Indian BDS/MDS Dentists (as of July 2025)
Requirements and regulations are subject to change It’s advisable to verify current requirements directly with respective country authorities before beginning the licensing process.
Additionally, consider factors such as cost of living, cultural adaptation, and visa requirements when choosing a destination country.
Current Trends
- Increasing focus on “Arabisation” affecting job availability
- Higher competition for general dental positions
- Strong preference for specialized qualifications (MDS)Â – esthetics & laser & implants also
Market Demand and Competition
- Most competitive: Dubai (highest number of candidates)
- Least saturated: Oman
- Better opportunities for MDS holders compared to BDS graduates
DHA
| Country | Dubai UAE |
|---|---|
| Who Can Apply (+years of experience required) | BDS (+2) / MDS (+3) |
| Exam Mode | Prometric |
| Any specific points to note |
HAAD
| Country | Abu Dhabi UAE |
|---|---|
| Who Can Apply (+years of experience required) | BDS (+2) / MDS (+3) |
| Exam Mode | Pearson Vue |
| Any specific points to note | MDS: DOH Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Implant privilege is an Oral Exam |
MOH
| Country | Sharjah & Northern Emirates, UAE |
|---|---|
| Who Can Apply (+years of experience required) | BDS (+2) / MDS (+3) |
| Exam Mode | BDS: Prometric; MDS: Oral +/- Prometric |
| Any specific points to note | MDS: Its either an oral exam only or Oral + Prometric exam for MDS – depending upon your paperwork submitted & according to the discretion of the MOHAP Authorities. |
QCHP
| Country | Qatar |
|---|---|
| Who Can Apply (+years of experience required) | BDS (+2) / MDS (+3) |
| Exam Mode | Prometric |
| Any specific points to note | MDS : Recently introduced MDS Prometric exams since 26th June 2024 – before that no exams for MDS |
OMSB
| Country | Oman |
|---|---|
| Who Can Apply (+years of experience required) | BDS (+10) / MDS (+3) |
| Exam Mode | Pearson Vue + Oral Exam |
| Any specific points to note | BDS : OMSB General Dentistry eligibility changed to 10 years clinical experience to Since November 2024 MDS: OMSB Specialist Dentist exams are on hold since February 2024 – OMSB unofficially says that if you have cleared any other ministry theory exam within last 6 months, then you can apply for OMSB dataflow + Oral exam – still not confirmed, nor official. |
KDLE
| Country | Kuwait |
|---|---|
| Who Can Apply (+years of experience required) | BDS (+6) / MDS (+3) |
| Exam Mode | BDS – Prometric; MDS - Oral |
| Any specific points to note | Employer applies for paperwork on your behalf & pays for it – so first find an employer. |
SCFHS
| Country | Saudi |
|---|---|
| Who Can Apply (+years of experience required) | MDS (+1) |
| Exam Mode | Prometric |
| Any specific points to note | BDS : Saudi doesn’t accept Indian & Pakistani BDS degrees with 4 years course + 1 year internship |
NHRA
| Country | Bahrain |
|---|---|
| Who Can Apply (+years of experience required) | MDS (+3) |
| Exam Mode | Prometric |
| Any specific points to note | BDS: General dentistry positions restricted to Bahrain nationals since July 2021 |
