DLE 2026: Exam Dates, Format & Passing Rules
The Dentist Licensure Examination has a three-day written phase of nine subjects followed by a practical phase in Metro Manila, held twice a year.
About 2,400 examinees in 2025.
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Next DLE
Official dateNovember 22 – December 5, 2026
The November 2026 Dentist Licensure Exam runs November 22 – December 5, 2026. Written phase November 22–24; practical phase November 28 – December 5, 2026 in Metro Manila. The filing deadline is October 23, 2026. PRC targets releasing results on December 14, 2026.
Source: prc.gov.ph
Last held
The May 2026 Dentist Licensure Exam was held May 4–14, 2026. Written phase May 4–6; practical phase May 11–14, 2026. 796 of 896 examinees passed (88.84%). Results came out May 20, 2026.
DLE at a glance
- Conducted by
- Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — Board of Dentistry
- Mode
- Paper-based written phase plus a hands-on practical phase
- Duration
- 3-day written phase plus a multi-day practical phase
- Fee
- ₱1,300
- Passing rule
- 75% general weighted average, no subject below 50% (RA 9484)
DLE exam format
- General and Oral Anatomy and Physiology — 15%
- General and Oral Pathology, Microscopic Anatomy, Embryology and Microbiology — 15%
- Restorative Dentistry, Community Dentistry and Public Health — 10%
- Prosthodontics and Dental Materials — 10%
- Roentgenology, Oral Diagnosis and Oral Surgery — 10%
- Anesthesiology and Pharmacology — 10%
- Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics — 10%
- Dental Jurisprudence, Ethics and Practice Management — 10%
- Periodontics and Endodontics — 10%
Question types: Multiple choice
No calculators are allowed in the written phase.
Who can take it
Doctor of Dental Medicine graduate. A 6-month refresher course is required after 3 failures within 5 years.
Passing and admission
- Passing rule
- 75% general weighted average, no subject below 50% (RA 9484)
Recent DLE results
| Sitting | Result |
|---|---|
| May 2026 Dentist Licensure ExamMay 4–14, 2026 | 796 of 896 examinees passed (88.84%). Results came out May 20, 2026. source |
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What is the DLE?
The DLE is the Dentist Licensure Examination, conducted by Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — Board of Dentistry. The Dentist Licensure Examination has a three-day written phase of nine subjects followed by a practical phase in Metro Manila, held twice a year.
When is the next DLE?
The November 2026 Dentist Licensure Exam runs November 22 – December 5, 2026. Written phase November 22–24; practical phase November 28 – December 5, 2026 in Metro Manila. The filing deadline is October 23, 2026. PRC targets releasing results on December 14, 2026. The May 2026 Dentist Licensure Exam was held May 4–14, 2026. Written phase May 4–6; practical phase May 11–14, 2026. 796 of 896 examinees passed (88.84%). Results came out May 20, 2026.
Who can take the DLE?
Doctor of Dental Medicine graduate. A 6-month refresher course is required after 3 failures within 5 years.
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Not yet. Super Tutor doesn't have a reviewer for the DLE; this page covers the official exam facts.
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Sources
Dates, formats and results on this page come from Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — Board of Dentistry and the official notices below. Always confirm with PRC before you file or travel.