Dentist Licensure: exam dates, subjects and passing rules
Dentist Licensure Examination.
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DLE, November 2026 starts in
Written 22–24 November 2026 (practical 28 November – 5 December in NCR)
Filing deadline: 23 October 2026. PRC targets results by 14 December 2026.
Last held: Written 4–6 May, practical 11–14 May 2026. 796 of 896 passed (88.84%). Results came out on 20 May 2026.
Dentist Licensure at a glance
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- Format
- 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.
- Passing rule
- A general weighted average of 75% with no subject below 50%. 79–89% passed in the last three sittings.
- Who can take it
- A Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. After three failures within five years, a six-month refresher course is required.
- Fee
- ₱1,300.
- How it's taken
- Paper-based written phase, then a hands-on practical.
Subjects
| Sitting | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| DLE, May 2026 | Written 4–6 May, practical 11–14 May 2026 | 796 of 896 passed (88.84%). Results came out on 20 May 2026. Source |
| DLE, November 2026 | Written 22–24 November 2026 (practical 28 November – 5 December in NCR) | Filing deadline: 23 October 2026. PRC targets results by 14 December 2026. Source |
| DLE, first sitting of 2027 | May 2027 | Expected — not yet announced Source |
Official sources: PRC official site · PRC — May 2026 Dentist written program · RA 9484, Sec. 14 and 16. Dates and rules can change — always confirm with PRC before you file.
Dentist Licensure FAQs
Dates, format and passing rules for the Dentist Licensure
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. The last sitting (Written 4–6 May, practical 11–14 May 2026): 796 of 896 passed (88.84%). Results came out on 20 May 2026.
What's on the Dentist Licensure?
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.
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.
Who can take the Dentist Licensure, and what does it cost?
A Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. After three failures within five years, a six-month refresher course is required. Fee: ₱1,300.
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