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Specialist Pediatric Dentistry Prometric Exam

The Specialist Pediatric Dentistry Prometric exam is the licensing paper dentists sit for the Specialist Pediatric Dentistry professional title, listed by the DHA under code PED5911. It is the specialist tier, so the authority expects a recognised specialty qualification and the post-qualification experience set out in its classification rules before it will let you book.

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Exam summary, coverage areas and references

Duration
3 hrs
Questions
150
Exam Code
PED5911
Exam Fee
USD 280
about AED 1,028
Pass Score
60%

Exam Coverage

  • Dental Development & Anomalies
  • Prevention and Anticipatory Guidance
  • Local Anesthesia & Sedation
  • Non-pharmacological Behavior Management
  • Pharmacological Behavior Management
  • Restorative Dentistry & Dental Material
  • Special Care for Special Patients
  • Pulp Therapy
  • Orofacial Trauma
  • Oral Pathology / Medicine
  • Orthodontics and Space Management Habits
  • Professionalism & Ethics
Reference Texts (6)
  1. 1. The Hand Book of Pediatric Dentistry, Third edition, Arthur Nowak and Paul Casamassimo.
  2. 2. Pinkham. Casamassimo. Field. McTigue. Nowak , Pediatric Dentistry Infancy through Adolescence, Fourth Edition.
  3. 3. McDonald. Avery. Dean, Dentistry for the Child and Adolescent, Eighth Edition.
  4. 4. Richerd Welbury, Pediatric Dentistry, Second Edition .
  5. 5. The Reference Manual of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry 2007-2008.
  6. 6. Essentials of Patient Safety, SCHS, Latest Edition.

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2 chapters · 200 total questions

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About the Specialist Pediatric Dentistry Prometric Exam (PED5911)

The Specialist Pediatric Dentistry Prometric exam is the licensing paper dentists sit for the Specialist Pediatric Dentistry professional title, listed by the DHA under code PED5911. It is the specialist tier, so the authority expects a recognised specialty qualification and the post-qualification experience set out in its classification rules before it will let you book.

PED5911 is set across 12 blueprint areas: dental development & anomalies, prevention and anticipatory guidance, local anesthesia & sedation, non-pharmacological behavior management, pharmacological behavior management, restorative dentistry & dental material, special care for special patients, pulp therapy, orofacial trauma, oral pathology / medicine, orthodontics and space management habits and professionalism & ethics. Questions are written from 6 named reference texts, listed in the guidelines above.

Our PED5911 bank holds 200 explained questions, about 1 times the length of the real sitting.

General guides: Prometric exam guide, Dataflow verification guide and pass marks by authority.

Specialist Pediatric Dentistry exam: frequently asked questions

What is the exam code for the Specialist Pediatric Dentistry Prometric exam?

PED5911 is the DHA code for the Specialist Pediatric Dentistry paper in the Dentists listing.

How many questions are in the Specialist Pediatric Dentistry exam and how long is it?

150 multiple-choice questions in 3 hours, about 1.2 minutes per question.

What is the pass mark for the Specialist Pediatric Dentistry Prometric exam?

60% under the DHA guideline for PED5911, which is 90 of 150 questions answered correctly.

How much is the PED5911 exam fee?

The DHA guideline lists USD 280 (about AED 1,028) for the PED5911 sitting.

What topics does the Specialist Pediatric Dentistry exam cover?

The official blueprint splits the paper across 12 areas: Dental Development & Anomalies, Prevention and Anticipatory Guidance, Local Anesthesia & Sedation, Non-pharmacological Behavior Management, Pharmacological Behavior Management, Restorative Dentistry & Dental Material, Special Care for Special Patients, Pulp Therapy, Orofacial Trauma, Oral Pathology / Medicine, Orthodontics and Space Management Habits and Professionalism & Ethics.

Which authorities accept the Specialist Pediatric Dentistry Prometric exam?

DHA, MOHAP, DOH, SCFHS, QCHP, NHRA and OMSB list experience rules for the Specialist tier this paper belongs to: DHA 3 years in specialty after board qualification; MOHAP 3 years in specialty post-board; DOH 5 years post-qualification (3 in specialty); SCFHS 4 years post-qualification (2 in specialty); QCHP 3 years in specialty after board qualification; NHRA 3 years in specialty post-board; OMSB 3 years in specialty post-board.

How should I prepare for PED5911?

Start with Dental Development & Anomalies and Prevention and Anticipatory Guidance, then work through the 200 explained MCQs chapter by chapter and sit the timed mocks until you clear 60% with margin.

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Licensing authorities that use this exam

Minimum experience for the Specialist tier, by authority.

AuthoritySpecialist experience
DHA3 years in specialty after board qualification
MOHAP3 years in specialty post-board
DOH5 years post-qualification (3 in specialty)
SCFHS4 years post-qualification (2 in specialty)
QCHP3 years in specialty after board qualification
NHRA3 years in specialty post-board
OMSB3 years in specialty post-board

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