Your complete guide to passing the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners Licensing Exam for General Dentistry, administered by the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners (QCHP). Designed for general dentists seeking licensure in Qatar, this page provides the latest 2025 exam insights, eligibility, and preparation strategies.
3 hours (180 minutes)
150 MCQs
60%
Approximately 200-250 QAR (~55-68 USD, exam only) + Dataflow (~500-600 QAR)
The Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners (QCHP) Licensing Exam for General Dentistry is a mandatory assessment for dentists aiming to practice in Qatar. Administered by the QCHP and delivered via Prometric, this computer-based test evaluates clinical dental skills, basic sciences, and Qatar-specific healthcare standards. Passing the exam is required to obtain a professional license for practicing in Qatar’s private or public dental sectors in 2025, typically requiring employer sponsorship or intent to work in Qatar.
Applications are processed through the QCHP registration portal, requiring Dataflow verification and PQR compliance. Qatari nationals or graduates from Qatar University may have relaxed experience requirements per QCHP policies.
The QCHP exam is tailored to Qatar’s healthcare needs with distinct characteristics:
Valid exclusively in Qatar; not transferable without requalification.
Requires employer sponsorship or intent to practice in Qatar.
Scores available within 24-48 hours via Prometric.
The QCHP exam assesses clinical expertise, foundational knowledge, and regulatory compliance. Here’s the detailed syllabus:
Core clinical competencies for general dentistry, with emphasis on practical skills in Qatar’s healthcare system.
Foundational knowledge supporting clinical practice, a smaller but critical exam portion.
Standards and ethics aligned with Qatar’s healthcare framework.
Effective preparation is key to passing the QCHP exam. Use these tailored strategies:
Focus 70% of study time on restorative dentistry, oral surgery, and endodontics, which dominate the exam.
Practice 2,000+ single-best-answer questions to match the QCHP Prometric format.
Study Qatar-specific regulations and ethics via qchp.org.qa or prep resources.
Take 3-5 timed mock exams (150 questions, 3 hours) to build stamina and pacing.
Prometric Testing Centers in Qatar and globally (e.g., India, UAE, USA)
English
3 attempts (additional attempts require QCHP review)
5 years (linked to license renewal)
Results are available within 24-48 hours via Prometric. After three failed attempts, candidates must submit a review request to QCHP for further attempts. A practice gap exceeding 2 years may require supervised practice before eligibility.
Launch your Qatar dental career with our expertly curated QCHP question bank, Prometric-style mock exams, and tailored resources for general dentists.