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Consultant Periodontics Prometric Exam

The Consultant Periodontics Prometric exam is the licensing paper dentists sit for the Consultant Periodontics professional title, listed by the DHA under code PRI5772. It is the consultant tier, the senior grade above specialist, and carries the heaviest experience and publication requirements of the three classifications.

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Exam summary, coverage areas and references

Duration
3 hrs
Questions
100
Exam Code
PRI5772
Exam Fee
USD 280
about AED 1,028
Pass Score
70%

Exam Coverage

  • Periodontal Structures
  • Etiology, Microbiology and Immunology
  • Examination, Diagnosis, Risk Factors and Classification
  • Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy, Periodontal Medicine and Pharma-Therapeutics
  • Periodontal Surgical Techniques and Complications
  • Inter-relation between Periodontal Therapy and other Dental Specialties
  • Periodontal Maintenance and long-term health
  • Indications, Contraindications and Biomechanical Principles for Dental Implants
  • Pre-Surgical Assessment, Treatment Planning and Site Preparation in Dental Implant Therapy
  • Peri-implant Soft and Hard Tissue Management
  • Surgical Complications and Management of Peri-Implant Diseases and Failures
  • Maintenance of Dental Implants
  • Patient Safety
  • Professionalism and Ethics
Reference Texts (6)
  1. 1. Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, Sixth Edition 2015 (volume 1 and 2). Edited by Jan Lindhe and Niklaus Lang
  2. 2. Journal of Clinical Periodontology. Willy-Blackwell Publishing. Issues of years 2017, 2018 & 2019
  3. 3. Periodontology 2000. Willy-Blackwell Publishing. Issues of years 2017, 2018 & 2019
  4. 4. Journal of Periodontology. Official publication of the American Academy of Periodontology. Issues of year 2017, 2018 & 2019
  5. 5. Professionalism and Ethics, Handbook for Residents, Practical guide, Prof. James Ware, Dr. Abdulaziz Fahad Alkaabba, Dr. Ghaiath MA Hussein, Prof. Omar Hasan Kasule, SCFHS, Latest Edition
  6. 6. Essentials of Patient Safety, SCHS, Latest Edition.

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22 chapters · 2151 total questions

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About the Consultant Periodontics Prometric Exam (PRI5772)

The Consultant Periodontics Prometric exam is the licensing paper dentists sit for the Consultant Periodontics professional title, listed by the DHA under code PRI5772. It is the consultant tier, the senior grade above specialist, and carries the heaviest experience and publication requirements of the three classifications.

PRI5772 is set across 14 blueprint areas: periodontal structures, etiology, microbiology and immunology, examination, diagnosis, risk factors and classification, non-surgical periodontal therapy, periodontal medicine and pharma-therapeutics, periodontal surgical techniques and complications, inter-relation between periodontal therapy and other dental specialties, periodontal maintenance and long-term health, indications, contraindications and biomechanical principles for dental implants, pre-surgical assessment, treatment planning and site preparation in dental implant therapy, peri-implant soft and hard tissue management, surgical complications and management of peri-implant diseases and failures, maintenance of dental implants, patient safety and professionalism and ethics. Questions are written from 6 named reference texts, listed in the guidelines above.

Our PRI5772 bank holds 2,151 explained questions, about 22 times the length of the real sitting.

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Consultant Periodontics exam: frequently asked questions

What is the exam code for the Consultant Periodontics Prometric exam?

PRI5772 is the DHA code for the Consultant Periodontics paper in the Dentists listing.

How many questions are in the Consultant Periodontics exam and how long is it?

100 multiple-choice questions in 3 hours, about 1.8 minutes per question.

What is the pass mark for the Consultant Periodontics Prometric exam?

70% under the DHA guideline for PRI5772, which is 70 of 100 questions answered correctly.

How much is the PRI5772 exam fee?

The DHA guideline lists USD 280 (about AED 1,028) for the PRI5772 sitting.

What topics does the Consultant Periodontics exam cover?

The official blueprint splits the paper across 14 areas: Periodontal Structures, Etiology, Microbiology and Immunology, Examination, Diagnosis, Risk Factors and Classification, Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy, Periodontal Medicine and Pharma-Therapeutics, Periodontal Surgical Techniques and Complications, Inter-relation between Periodontal Therapy and other Dental Specialties, Periodontal Maintenance and long-term health, Indications, Contraindications and Biomechanical Principles for Dental Implants, Pre-Surgical Assessment, Treatment Planning and Site Preparation in Dental Implant Therapy, Peri-implant Soft and Hard Tissue Management, Surgical Complications and Management of Peri-Implant Diseases and Failures, Maintenance of Dental Implants, Patient Safety and Professionalism and Ethics.

Which authorities accept the Consultant Periodontics Prometric exam?

DHA, MOHAP, DOH, SCFHS, QCHP, NHRA and OMSB list experience rules for the Consultant tier this paper belongs to: DHA 5+ years post-specialty; MOHAP 5+ years post-specialty; DOH 7+ years post-specialty, plus interview panel; SCFHS 5+ years post-specialty; QCHP 7 years total, 5 post-specialty; NHRA 5+ years post-specialty; OMSB 5+ years post-specialty.

How should I prepare for PRI5772?

Start with Periodontal Structures and Etiology, Microbiology and Immunology, then work through the 2,151 explained MCQs chapter by chapter and sit the timed mocks until you clear 70% with margin.

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Licensing authorities that use this exam

Minimum experience for the Consultant tier, by authority.

AuthorityConsultant experience
DHA5+ years post-specialty
MOHAP5+ years post-specialty
DOH7+ years post-specialty, plus interview panel
SCFHS5+ years post-specialty
QCHP7 years total, 5 post-specialty
NHRA5+ years post-specialty
OMSB5+ years post-specialty

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