Dentist Licensure
preparation guide
Dentist Licensure Examination — a month-by-month study plan and how to approach each subject.
The exam in brief
A three-day written phase of nine subjects (Anatomy and Physiology and Pathology at 15% each, the other seven at 10% each), then a practical phase in Manila. A general weighted average of 75% with no subject below 50%. 79–89% passed in the last three sittings.
Official sources, dates and fees are on the Dentist Licensure page.
Month-by-month Dentist Licensure plan
Month 1: Map the subjects
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- Take a diagnostic across every subject
- Note each subject's weight and the passing rule
- Build a weekly rotation that touches every subject
Month 2: First half of the syllabus
Anatomy & Physiology, Pathology, Histology & Microbiology, Restorative & Community Dentistry, Prosthodontics & Dental Materials, Roentgenology, Oral Diagnosis & Surgery
- Work through your notes chapter by chapter
- Answer practice questions after each chapter
- Keep an error log
Month 3: Second half of the syllabus
Anesthesiology & Pharmacology, Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Jurisprudence, Ethics & Practice Management, Periodontics & Endodontics
- Work through your notes chapter by chapter
- Revisit topics from your error log
- Start timed practice sets
Final month: Exam readiness
Stamina and recall
- Do full-length timed practice under exam conditions
- Revise your weakest subjects, not your safest
- Confirm your PRC exam permit, venue and allowed items
How to approach each subject
Anatomy & Physiology
15% of the rating
- Work through every topic in the subject, not just the familiar ones
- Answer practice questions after each topic and read the explanations
- Log the traps you fall for and revisit them weekly
Pathology, Histology & Microbiology
15% of the rating
- Work through every topic in the subject, not just the familiar ones
- Answer practice questions after each topic and read the explanations
- Log the traps you fall for and revisit them weekly
Restorative & Community Dentistry
10% of the rating
- Work through every topic in the subject, not just the familiar ones
- Answer practice questions after each topic and read the explanations
- Log the traps you fall for and revisit them weekly
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Preparation time, passing rule and the next exam date
How long should I prepare for the Dentist Licensure?
Most reviewees plan for three to six months, depending on how recently they finished their degree. Map every subject first, then give more weeks to the heaviest and weakest subjects.
How do you pass the Dentist Licensure?
A general weighted average of 75% with no subject below 50%. 79–89% passed in the last three sittings.
When is the next Dentist Licensure?
The next Dentist Licensure sitting is on Written 22–24 November 2026 (practical 28 November – 5 December in NCR). Filing deadline: 23 October 2026. PRC targets results by 14 December 2026.
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