Aspiring dentists gearing up for the Professional Regulatory Board of Dentistry Licensure Examination in NCR, Baguio, Cebu, and Davao on November 28, 29, and 30, 2023, need to be well-prepared for the rigorous written phase. This detailed program outlines the schedule and subjects for each day of the examination.
Examination Schedule
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
- 7:00 A.M. – 7:45 A.M.: General Instructions and Filling Out of Forms
- 8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.: General and Oral Anatomy and Physiology
- 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.: General and Oral Pathology, General and Oral Microscopic Anatomy and Microbiology
- 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.: Restorative Dentistry and Public Health, and Community Dentistry
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
- 8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.: Prosthetic Dentistry (Crown and Bridge, Removable Partial Denture, and Complete Denture and Dental Materials)
- 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.: Roentgenology, Oral Diagnosis and Oral Surgery
- 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.: Anesthesiology and Pharmacology
Thursday, November 30, 2023
- 8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.: Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
- 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.: Dental Jurisprudence, Ethics and Practice Management
- 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.: Periodontics and Endodontics
General Instructions for Examinees
- Verify your school/building assignments at the PRC official website or through posted Notices/Announcements 2-3 working days before the examination.
- Report to the assigned school/building before 5:30 A.M. on the first day. Late examinees won’t be admitted.
- Wear your school uniform as per Res. 311 dated May 18, 1994.
- Bring the following on exam days:
- Notice of Admission
- Official Receipt
- Two or more pencils (No. 2)
- Ball pens with BLACK ink only
- One (1) piece long brown envelope
- One (1) piece long transparent/plastic envelope (for valuables)
- Prohibited items inside the examination premises include books, programmable calculators, electronic devices, and bags of any kind.
- Adhere to COVID-19 precautionary measures during the examination.
COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
- Limit travel to a semi-bubble setup of home-testing venue-home.
- Observe physical distancing of at least one (1) meter.
- Wear a well-fitted face mask at all times.
- Bring 70% ethyl alcohol for hand disinfection.
- Avoid close contact, touching the face, and spitting in public.
- Bring pre-packed meals/snacks to be eaten on assigned seats during breaks.
- Bring personal pens, pencils, and erasers; borrowing is strictly not allowed.
- Avoid loitering and unnecessary conversations in hallways or examination rooms.
- Follow physical distancing in queuing and immediately proceed to designated examination rooms after screening.
- Submit a copy of proof of full vaccination, RT-PCR test (for unvaccinated), or Certificate of Completion of Isolation to the proctor on examination day.
For further details, refer to Joint Administrative Order No. 1 (s. 2022) and carefully read the instructions on your NOTICE OF ADMISSION and EXAMINEES GUIDE.
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