A Comprehensive Guide to the Professional Regulatory Board of Dentistry Licensure Examination

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

1. Verify your school/building assignments at the PRC official website or through posted Notices/Announcements 2-3 working days before the examination.
2. Report to the assigned school/building before 5:30 A.M. on the first day. Late examinees won’t be admitted.
3. Wear your school uniform as per Res. 311 dated May 18, 1994.
4. 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)
5. Prohibited items inside the examination premises include books, programmable calculators, electronic devices, and bags of any kind.
6. Adhere to COVID-19 precautionary measures during the examination.

COVID-19 Precautionary Measures

1. Limit travel to a semi-bubble setup of home-testing venue-home.
2. Observe physical distancing of at least one (1) meter.
3. Wear a well-fitted face mask at all times.
4. Bring 70% ethyl alcohol for hand disinfection.
5. Avoid close contact, touching the face, and spitting in public.
6. Bring pre-packed meals/snacks to be eaten on assigned seats during breaks.
7. Bring personal pens, pencils, and erasers; borrowing is strictly not allowed.
8. Avoid loitering and unnecessary conversations in hallways or examination rooms.
9. Follow physical distancing in queuing and immediately proceed to designated examination rooms after screening.
10. 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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