Qualifying Examinations for Foreign Trained Oral Health Therapists, Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists
NYP conducts the Qualifying Examinations (QE) under the direction of the Singapore Dental Council (SDC) for foreign-trained Dental Therapists (DTs), Dental Hygienists (DHs) and Oral Health Therapists (OHTs) who do not possess the necessary professional qualifications for local registration.
The eligibility criteria for the exams is seen on the SDC website.
The exam dates and shortlisting of candidates will be determined by the SDC.
Kindly note that Section 15B(5) in the Dentists Regulations states that an applicant who is required by the Council to undergo the examination, shall be entitled to only 2 attempts at the examination and both attempts to be taken within a period of 12 months of each other
Exam Format
Discipline |
Format | Venue |
Dental Therapy* |
Part 1 DT Written Paper Part 2 DT Practical OH Simulation Manikin Part 3 DT Viva |
Clinic 5B, Level 5, National University Centre of Oral Health Singapore (NUCOHS) Nearest MRT: Kent Ridge Station |
Dental Hygiene* |
Part 1 DT Written Paper Part 2 DT Practical OH Simulation Manikin Part 3 DT Viva |
Clinic 5B, Level 5, National University Centre of Oral Health Singapore (NUCOHS) Nearest MRT: Kent Ridge Station |
*Both exams will be held on separate days. The dates and timings will be determined by SDC and will be made known to successful applicants. Please arrive 30 minutes early for the exams with the necessary proof of identify
Exam Scope
The scope of content to be tested under both exams will be related to the relevant OHT workscope stipulated by the Singapore Dental Council.
Please refer to the SDC website for more details
Exam Results
Candidates are required to pass all 3 parts in one sitting. The candidate will be deemed to have failed the whole Exam if he/she has failed any part of the exam.
Recommended Texts
For Dental Hygiene
- Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation and Advanced Root Instrumentation, 8th edition - Jill Gehrig RDH, MA, Rebecca Sroda, Darlene Saccuzzo CDA, RDH, BASDH
- Foundation of Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist, 5th edition - Jill Gehrig RDH, MA
- Management of pain and anxiety in the dental office -Dionne, R. A. ̀., Phero, J. C., & Becker, D. E. Philadelphia, Pa: W.B. Saunders
- Infection control and management of hazardous materials for the dental team, 5th edition - Miller, C. H., PhD. (2014). St. Louis, Mo: Elsevier Mosby
- Radiography and radiology for dental care professionals, 3rd edition -Whaites, E., & Drage, N. (2013). Oxford: Churchill Livingstone
For Dental Therapy
- Handbook of Pediatric Dentistry, 3rd edition - Cameron & Widmer
- Pickard’s Manual of Operative Dentistry, 7th Edition - EAM Kidd and BGN Smith
- Modern Dental Assisting, 7th Edition - Donni L. Bird & Debbie S. Robinson. Torres and Erlich
- Essentials of Dental Caries, 2nd Edition - EAM Kidd and Sally Joyston-Bechal
- Management of pain and anxiety in the dental office - Dionne, R. A. ̀., Phero, J. C., & Becker, D. E. Philadelphia, Pa: W.B. Saunders
- Infection control and management of hazardous materials for the dental team, 5th edition - Miller, C. H., PhD. (2014). St. Louis, Mo: Elsevier Mosby
- Radiography and radiology for dental care professionals, 3rd edition - Whaites, E., & Drage, N. (2013). Oxford: Churchill Livingstone