01/10/2026
Are you a BDS / DDS / DMD graduate planning to become a General Dentist in Abu Dhabi or Al Ain? 🇦🇪
Before you spend months preparing for the DOH/HAAD General Dentist Pearson VUE exam, there’s something you should check first. 🛑👇
You may be eligible for an examination exemption if you hold certain recognized international dental examinations or registrations.
Depending on the applicable DOH/HAAD criteria, exemptions may include:
🇦🇺 Australia — ADC all parts pass / or Australian dental registration.
🇨🇦 Canada — NDEB all parts pass .
🇮🇪 Ireland — IDCE all parts pass or registration.
🇳🇿 New Zealand — NZDREX pass or registration.
🇬🇧 UK — ORE all parts pass (Result < 5 years) or GDC registration.
🇺🇸 USA — NBDE Part I + Part II / iNBDE all parts pass
🇦🇪 UAE — EDREE
⚠️ But please don’t make this mistake:
An exam exemption is NOT the same as a professional licence.
A Pearson Vue Exemption does NOT mean you are automatically licensed to practise in Abu Dhabi / Al Ain.
You still need to satisfy the DOh/HAAD requirements for your professional title, including education, internship, experience, professional registration, Good Standing and PSV/DataFlow, where applicable.
And practice-gap rules still matter. A gap of more than 3 years can trigger additional requirements, while non-UAE nationals generally cannot apply after a gap exceeding 5 years.
So before you book the DOH/HAAD General Dentist exam, ask yourself:
“Do I actually need to take it?” 👀
And if you don't qualify for an exemption?
It simply means your DOH/HAAD General Dentist pathway may include the standard licensing examination.
The important thing is knowing your pathway before you spend your time, money and energy preparing for the wrong step.
At Prometricz, we help General Dentists prepare with:
✔ 2026 DOH/HAAD-focused study material
✔ High-yield clinical notes
✔ Customized study plans
✔ Mentor-guided group discussions
✔ Real-feel mock examinations
✔ Guidance designed around GCC dental licensing preparation
If your goal is to work as a General Dentist in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain or the UAE, start with the right information — then prepare with purpose.
📩 Comment “DOH Dentist” for details.