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Friday, January 19, 2024
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
November 2023 and January 2024 Dentist Board examination results
The November 2023 and January 2024 Dentist Board examination results
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Board of Dentistry has recently released the full results of the Philippine Dentist Licensure Examination in four (4) working days after the final day of the practical phase of the exam.
The written phase of the exam was held on November 28-30, 2023 while the practical phase took place from January 4 to 11, 2024 in the different testing centers in Metro Manila.
732 out of 1,668 examinees successfully passed the exams. [FULL LIST]
The Board of Dentistry is led by its Officer-in-Charge, Dr. Merlin A. Go, and its members, Dr. Melinda L. Garcia, Dr. Rodolfo R. Drapete, Dr. Carlito D. Paragas and Dr. Gloria M. Bumanlag.
The successful examinees who garnered the ten (10) highest places in the
November 2023 Licensure Examination for Dentists are the following:
RANK- NAME-SCHOOL-RATING
1 ANNE NICOLE ABES CAEG
83.00-UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST-MANILA
2 ALJIN CAPUSI PRADO
82.54-UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-MANILA
3 MA. EVAN EZRA REYES CADAG
82.10-UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-MANILA
4 GERARD ROME0 AQUINO MILLO
82.07-UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST
5 JACOB DAVID MANABAT
82.04-PINES CITY COLLEGE (PCEC)
5 CHRISTINE JENNIFER DALIDA PADILLA
82.04-UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-MANILA
6 ZEN ALFRED BANTOLINAO NEMENZO
82.03-UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-MANILA
7 ANA MARIE OBTIAR ORBASE
81.77-UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-MANILA
8 MA. ALYSSA CARLOS TAGATA
81.63-UNIVERSITY OF BAGUIO
9 PAUL BENZO INSERTO SIA
81.40-UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-MANILA
10 VINCE NELJAN BURCE MABIL0G
81.30-AGO MEDICAL & EDUCATIONAL CENTER-BICOL CHRISTIAN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
10 JESSICA ATITEO SHIH
81.30-CENTRO ESCOLAR UNIVERSITY-MANILA
NOTHING FOLLOWS-
The date and venue for the oathtaking ceremony of the successful examinees in the said examination WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER.
For the official announcement visit the PRC Website
SOCIAL MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENTS
UE: 83%, 2 in Top 10 (Top 1,4)
UP: 100%, 6 in Top 10 (Top 2,3,5,6,7,9)
PINES CITY COLLEGES (PCEC): 38.78%, 1 in Top 10 (Top 5)
University of Baguio: 76.19%, 1 in Top 10 (Top 8)
Ago Medical and Educational Center - Bicol Christian College of Medicine: 14.63%, 1 in Top 10 (Top 10)
CEU MANILA: 44.36%, 1 in Top 10 (Top 10)
Sunday, January 14, 2024
November 2023 and January 2024 Dentist Licensure Examination results
The November 2023 and January 2024 Dentist Licensure Examination results for both the Written and Practical Phases will soon be released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board of Dentistry. The expected release dates of the results may be between January 15-19, 2024 or approximately 2-6 working days after the final day of the practical phase of examinations. The official results from PRC will usually show the full list of those who passed the licensure examinations including the top 10 examinees. A list of the performance of the different dental schools are also expected to be released.
Stand by for the official results.
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
DENTIST PRACTICAL EXAM ROOM ASSIGNMENTS AND GUIDELINES PER VENUE
Room Assignments
| Licensure Examination | Dates | Exam Place | Room Assignment |
|---|
| Dentist Practical | January 4-5, 2024 | Manila - CENTRO ESCOLAR UNIVERSITY [GUIDELINES] | LINK TO PRC PAGE |
| Dentist Practical | January 4-5, 2024 | Manila - MANILA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY [GUIDELINES] | LINK TO PRC PAGE |
| Dentist Practical | January 4-5, 2024 | Manila - NATIONAL UNIVERSITY - MOA [GUIDELINES] | LINK TO PRC PAGE |
| Dentist Practical | January 4-5, 2024 | Manila - UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST [GUIDELINES] | LINK TO PRC PAGE |
| Dentist Practical | January 4-5, 2024 | Manila - UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES - MANILA [GUIDELINES] | LINK TO PRC PAGE |
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
2023 NOV - DEC Dentist/DenTech Licensure Examinations Schedule
Official link for the 2023 Schedule:
SEQ | NAME OF EXAMINATION | DATE/S OF EXAM | DAY/S | PLACE/S | OPENING OF ONLINE APPLICATION | DEADLINE IN FILING OF APPLICATIONS | TARGET DATE/S OF RELEASE OF EXAM RESULTS |
NOVEMBER | |||||||
78 | DENTISTS (WRITTEN) | 28, 29 & 30 | T – Th | NCR, Baguio, Cebu, and Davao | August 28, 2023 | October 30, 2023 | December 18, 2023 |
SEQ | NAME OF EXAMINATION | DATE/S OF EXAM | DAY/S | PLACE/S | OPENING OF ONLINE APPLICATION | DEADLINE IN FILING OF APPLICATIONS | TARGET DATE/S OF RELEASE OF EXAM RESULTS |
DECEMBER | |||||||
81 | DENTISTS (PRACTICAL) | 3 – 10 | Su – Su | NCR | August 28, 2023 | October 30, 2023 | December 18, 2023 |
85 | DENTAL TECHNOLOGISTS (WRITTEN) | 13 | W | NCR | September 13, 2023 | November 13, 2023 | December 18, 2023 |
86 | DENTAL TECHNOLOGISTS (PRACTICAL) | 14 & 15 | Th & F | NCR | September 13, 2023 | November 13, 2023 | December 18, 2023 |
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
May 2023 Licensure Examination for Dentists Results
Congratulations to our new dentists!
May 2023 Licensure Examination for Dentists Results Released in Two (2) Working Days
Posted on 17 May, 2023
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 691 out of 1,479 passed the May 2023 Licensure Examination for Dentists given by the Board of Dentistry in Manila, Baguio, Cebu and Davao this May 2023.
The members of the Board of Dentistry who gave the licensure examination are Dr. Melinda L. Garcia, Officer-In-Charge; Dr. Rodolfo R. Drapete, Dr. Carlito D. Paragas, Dr. Gloria M. Bumanlag and Dr. Merlin A. Go, Members.
The results were released in two (2) working days after the last day of examination.
On July 5 - 7 and July 10 - 14, 2023, registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be done on-line. Please go to www.prc.gov.ph and follow instructions for initial registration. Those who will register are required to bring the following: downloaded duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, notice of admission (for identification only), 2 pieces passport sized pictures (colored with white background and complete name tag), 2 sets of documentary stamps and 1 piece short brown envelope. Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.
The date and venue for the oathtaking ceremony of the successful examinees in the said examination WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER.
PRC LINKS:
Sunday, May 14, 2023
𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗗𝗢𝗖𝗨𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗦, 𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗦, 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗬𝗚𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗦 𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗘𝗫𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦
𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗗𝗢𝗖𝗨𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗦, 𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗦, 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗬𝗚𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗦 𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗘𝗫𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦
Pursuant to Resolution No. 06 (S.2023), the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) informs the public the new documentary requirements starting the May 2023 schedule of the Dentist Licensure Examination (DLE), Dental Hygienist Licensure Examination (DHLE), and Dental Technologists Licensure Examination (DTLE):
𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧
First-Timer:
Degree/Course Requirement: Doctor of Dental Medicine
Documentary Requirements:
1. Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Birth Certificate
2. PSA Marriage Contract/Certificate (for married female applicants)
3. Transcript of Records (TOR) with scanned picture and remarks“for Board Examination Purposes”
4. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance (valid for at least six (6) months as of the date of filing of the application)
Repeaters:
1. NBI Clearance (valid for at least six (6) months as of the date of filing of the application)
2. Certificate of Completion of Refresher course for a minimum of six (6) months, covering all the subjects in the Theoretical and Practical Phases in a Commission on Higher Education (CHED)-recognized schools/colleges/universities offering the course of dentistry and accredited dental
𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗬𝗚𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗧
First-Timer:
Degree/Course Requirement: Graduate of two years’ certificate by a
CHED-recognized dental school
Documentary Requirements:
1. PSA Birth Certificate
2. PSA Marriage Contract/Certificate (for married female applicants)
3. TOR with scanned picture and remarks “for Board Examination Purposes"
4. Two (2) years Certificate from a CHED-recognized dental school offering NC IV/PQF Level IV Certificate program currently registered with TESDA
5. Valid NBI Clearance (First Timers) (valid for at least six (6) months as of the date of filing of the application)
6. One (1) Good Moral Certificate from any of the following:
a) Barangay
b) Church
c) School
d) Employer
Repeaters:
1. NBI Clearance (valid for at least six (6) months as of the date of filing of the application)
2. Certificate of Completion of Refresher course for a minimum of two (2) months, covering all the subjects in a CHED/TESDA-recognized and accredited dental schools/colleges/universities of dental hygiene and/or dental technology
𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧
First-Timer:
Degree/Course Requirement: Graduate of two years’ certificate by a CHED-recognized dental school 'f Documentary Requirements:
1. PSA Birth Certificate
2. PSA Marriage Contract/Certificate (for married female applicants)
3. TOR with scanned picture and remarks “for Board Examination Purposes”
4. OJT Certificate - Employment Certificate (FOR AT LEAST SIX (6) months) from a Department of Health (DOH)-registered and DOH-licensed dental laboratory
5. Two (2) years Certificate from a CHED recognized dental school offering NC IV/PQF Level IV Certificate program currently registered with TESDA
6. Valid NBI Clearance (First Timers) (valid for at least six (6) months as of the date of filing of the application)
7.One (1) Good Moral Certificate from any of the following:
a) Barangay
b) Church
c) School
d) Employer
Repeaters:
1. NBI Clearance (valid for at least six (6) months as of the date of filing of the application)
2. Certificate of Completion of Refresher course for a minimum of two (2) months, covering all the subjects in a CHED/TESDA-recognized and accredited dental schools/colleges/universities of dental hygiene and/or dental technology
In addition, the following rules shall be applied in the administration of the DLE, DHLE, and DTLE:
𝗔. 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
1. Examinees who failed in three (3) licensure examinations within a period of five (5) years or those who have not taken the licensure examination for the past five (5) years shall be required to enroll in a refresher course for a minimum of six (6) months, covering all the subjects in the Theoretical and Practical Phases in a CHED-recognized and accredited dental schools/colleges/universities offering the course of dentistry (Board Resolution No. 53, s. 2010).
𝗕. 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝘆𝗴𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
1. Examinees who failed in three (3) licensure examinations within a period of five (5) years or those who have not taken the Licensure Examination for the past five (5) years shall be required to enroll in a refresher course for a minimum of two (2) months, covering all the subjects in a CHED/TESDA-recognized and accredited dental schools/colleges/universities of dental hygiene and/or dental technology (Board Resolution No. 53, s. 2010).
2. All repeater examinees for DLE DHLE and DTLE shall furnish the schools/universities from where they graduated copies of their Notice of Admission for information purposes only.
For queries and concerns, please email Licensure Office at licensure.office@prc.gov.ph and licensure.division@prc.gov.ph, and concerned PRC Regional Offices which can be found in this link: https://www.prc.gov.ph/regional-offices-contact-information
For updates, you may check the PRC website at www.prc.gov.ph
and follow PRC official social media accounts at https://www.facebook.com/professionalregulationcommission and https://twitter.com/PRC_main
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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
The MAY 2023 Philippine Dentist Licensure Examinations
The Philippine Dentist Licensure Examinations begin today 3rd of May, 2023. The first part of the exam, the theoretical or written phase, will be held on May 3,4 and 5 at the National Capital Region, Baguio, Cebu and Davao.
The second part of the exam, the Practical phase, will be held from May 7 to 14, 2023.
The target date for the release of the examination results is May 18, 2023.
Good Luck to all our examinees!
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
PROGRAM OF THE LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR DENTISTS (PRACTICAL PHASE)
Download PDF File at prc.gov.ph
PROGRAM OF THE LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR DENTISTS ( PRACTICAL PHASE) TO BE GIVEN BY THE BOARD OF DENTISTRY IN NCR ON MAY 7-14 , 2023
DATE AND TIME / EXERCISES
7:00 A.M. - 7:45 A.M.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND FILLING OUT OF FORMS
8:00 A.M - 3:00 P.M. : DAY 1
8:00 A.M - 3 : 00 P.M. : DAY 2
Preparation and submission of exercises
- GROUP I- SUNDAY - May 7 , 2023
- GROUP II - TUESDAY - May 9 , 2023
- GROUP III - THURSDAY - May 11 , 2023
- GROUP IV - SATURDAY - May 13 , 2023
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
2023 Schedule of Examinations
MAY | |||||||
20 | 3, 4 & 5 | W – F | NCR, Baguio, Cebu, and Davao | February 3, 2023 | April 5, 2023 | May 18, 2023 | |
21 | 7 - 14 | Su – Su | NCR | February 3, 2023 | April 5, 2023 | May 18, 2023 | |
Monday, December 19, 2022
November 2022 Dentist Licensure Examination
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 1,431 out of 2,341 passed the November 2022 Dentist Licensure Examination given by the Board of Dentistry in Manila, Baguio and Cebu last November 2022.
The Board of Dentistry is composed of Dr. Rodolfo R. Drapete, Officer-In-Charge (inhibited); Dr. Melinda L. Garcia, Dr. Carlito D. Paragas, Dr. Gloria M. Bumanlag and
Dr. Merlin A. Go, Members.
The results were released in six (6) working days after the last day of examination.
On February 13 - 17, February 20 - 24 and March 1 - 3, 2023, registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be done on-line. Please go to www.prc.gov.ph and follow instructions for initial registration. Those who will register are required to bring the following: downloaded duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, notice of admission (for identification only), 2 pieces passport sized pictures (colored with white background and complete name tag), 2 sets of documentary stamps and 1 piece short brown envelope. Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.
The date and venue for the oathtaking ceremony of the successful examinees in the said examination WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER.





























