QuestionsQuestions (PRC BOARD OF DENTISTRY Resolution NO. 07, S. OF 2006)
The main purpose is to require examinees to pass the theoretical phase of the dental licensure examination as a prerequisite before they are allowed to take the practical phase, to ensure examinees have the necessary cognitive knowledge before assessing their practical skills.
Republic Act No. 4419 (The Philippine Dental Act of 1965) and Republic Act No. 8981 (The PRC Modernization Act of 2000).
The two phases are the Theoretical (written) phase and the Practical (performance) phase.
An examinee must obtain a General Average Rating of at least 75% by combining the average ratings of both theoretical and practical examinations and dividing the sum by two, with the requirement that neither the theoretical nor practical average is below 70%, and no subject below 50%.
The examinee is considered conditioned and must repeat the examination phase where the average rating was below 70%.
Because numerous examinees were taking the examination multiple times, passing the practical phase but failing the theoretical phase, and some who had not passed were illegally practicing dentistry, posing risks due to lack of knowledge despite practical skills.
The results of the theoretical phase shall be released not earlier than one day but not later than two days after the last day of the theoretical phase.
Yes, examinees who have passed the theoretical phase may take the practical phase, and those who have passed the practical phase may still take the theoretical phase.
They shall not be allowed to take the licensure examination and shall be criminally and/or administratively charged.
The Resolution took effect fifteen (15) days following its complete and full publication in the Official Gazette or any newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines.