Dentist Licensing Examination
National Health Regulatory Authority
For dentists applying for a General Dentist licence in Bahrain.
- Mock tests
- 21 free
- Practice questions
- 40
- Syllabus sections
- 10
Mock Tests
2 mock tests of 20 questions each, 25 minutes, +1 per correct answer, no negative marking. Mock Test 1 is free.
About the exam
Qualification
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or equivalent from a recognised university.
- Completed internship.
- At least 2 years of post-qualification experience (non-Bahrainis).
How to apply
NHRA Bahrain- 1Check your qualification and experience against NHRA's Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR) for your profession.
- 2Arrange Primary Source Verification (PSV) of your degree, licence and experience certificates (usually through DataFlow).
- 3Apply online through the NHRA Mehan portal (mehan.nhra.bh) and upload your documents: degree, transcripts, current licence/registration, experience letters, Certificate of Good Standing (issued within the last 6 months), passport and photo.
- 4NHRA reviews the file. If approved, you receive an eligibility code (valid for up to 4 months).
- 5Use the eligibility code to book the Bahrain licensure exam with Prometric (computer-based, at Prometric centres, including in India and the Gulf).
- 6After you pass, NHRA issues the licence. It is activated when a licensed Bahrain healthcare facility employs you.
Exam pattern & rules
- Computer-based multiple-choice exam at a Prometric centre (about 2.5 hours of exam time in a 3-hour appointment).
- Pass mark: 60%.
- Up to 4 attempts within 3 years of the first attempt.
- A pass result is generally valid for 5 years.
- Bahraini nationals and GCC nationals holding a valid GCC licence are usually exempt from the exam.
Exam fee
approximate- NHRA application/registration fee: about BD 20.
- Prometric exam fee: about BD 70 (around USD 185), paid when you book.
- Licence fee after passing: depends on the category (roughly BD 50–200).
- DataFlow verification is charged separately (roughly USD 200–350).
Fees and rules change without notice. Always confirm the current requirements and fees on the official portal before you apply or pay.
Syllabus
10 sectionsStudy guide for the NHRA Bahrain licensing exam in this profession. The real exam may cover these sections in different proportions, so also check the latest candidate information from NHRA and Prometric.
- 1
Basic dental sciences
- Dental anatomy, tooth notation and morphology
- Oral biology, histology and embryology
- Head and neck anatomy
- 2
Cariology and preventive dentistry
- Caries process and risk assessment
- Fluoride, fissure sealants and diet advice
- 3
Restorative dentistry and dental materials
- Cavity design and restorative techniques
- Amalgam, composite, glass ionomer and cements
- 4
Endodontics
- Pulp and periapical disease
- Root canal treatment
- 5
Periodontology
- Gingivitis and periodontitis
- Periodontal assessment and treatment
- 6
Prosthodontics
- Crowns, bridges and dentures
- Implants and occlusion
- 7
Oral surgery and local anaesthesia
- Extractions and their complications
- Local anaesthetic techniques and drugs
- Dental trauma
- 8
Oral medicine, pathology and radiology
- Oral lesions, ulcers and oral cancer
- TMJ disorders
- Dental radiography and interpretation
- 9
Paediatric dentistry and orthodontics
- Child behaviour management
- Primary teeth treatment
- Malocclusion and orthodontic appliances
- 10
Infection control, medical emergencies and ethics
- Cross-infection control in the dental clinic
- Medically compromised patients
- Medical emergencies in the dental chair
- Consent, records and professional ethics
Frequently asked questions
About our mock testsAre the NHRA Bahrain Dentist Licensing Examination mock tests free?
Mock Test 1 is free. Create a free account with your email or Google, then press Start mock test on this page. No payment or card is needed, and you can take it as many times as you like.
Mock Test 2 is part of the paid test series for this exam, so it shows a lock for now. When a package is available it is listed under Packages on this page, and the locked test opens as soon as you buy it.
How many questions are in the mock test, and how long does it take?
Each of the two mock tests has 20 multiple-choice questions and a 25-minute timer (40 practice questions in all). That gives you about 1¼ minutes per question.
Every correct answer scores 1 mark and there is no negative marking, so it is always worth answering. You can mark questions for review and jump between them with the question palette. The test submits itself when the timer reaches zero, and if the page reloads your answers are kept on that device.
How is the mock test different from the real NHRA exam?
The real NHRA exam is a computer-based multiple-choice exam at a Prometric centre, with about 2½ hours of exam time in a 3-hour appointment. The pass mark is 60%.
Our mock test is a shorter practice set of 20 questions in 25 minutes, so you can do it in one sitting and practise answering at a steady pace.
All questions are original. We write them from standard textbooks and the published exam content; they are not leaked or recalled exam questions. A short test cannot predict your real result, so use your score to find the areas you need to revise.
Which syllabus topics do the mock questions cover?
The questions follow the NHRA Bahrain Dentist Licensing Examination syllabus on this page, which has ten sections:
- Basic dental sciences
- Cariology and preventive dentistry
- Restorative dentistry and dental materials
- Endodontics
- Periodontology
- Prosthodontics
- Oral surgery and local anaesthesia
- and three more (see the syllabus)
NHRA does not publish section weights for this exam, so the syllabus is a topic guide.
Each question is labelled with a topic (for example Oral surgery, Endodontics and Oral medicine), and after each test your dashboard shows your strong and weak topics. A 20-question test cannot cover every section, so use the syllabus to plan the rest of your revision.
Can I see the correct answers and explanations, and retake the test?
Yes. As soon as you submit, you see your score and accuracy, then every question with the correct answer marked and a short explanation. You can filter the list to show only the questions you got wrong or left unanswered.
You can retake the test as often as you like. Your dashboard keeps your past scores so you can follow your progress, and if you set this as your target exam with your exam date, it shows a countdown and daily study goals.