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Mumaris plus registeration as General Dentist

Assalamualaikum. I'm a General Dentist from Pakistan. My BDS degree is from the University of Health Sciences, Lahore, which consists of a 4-year study period and a 1-year house job. Additionally, I have 2 years of clinical experience post house job in Pakistan. So, basically, I meet every requirement to apply for registration as a General Dentist as far as I know.


However, I have noticed that many people face the issue of having less than a 5-year study period. I sought help through the Tawasul service, and I received a reply stating the same issue that they do not accept degrees with less than a 5-year study period.


Despite this, I attempted to apply through Mumaris Plus, but there is an issue in that my qualification (Bachelor Of Dental Surgery) is not listed under the University Of Health Sciences, Lahore.


So, my questions are:


1- Should I apply for a new qualification to add BDS under the University of Health Sciences, or would it be a waste of time and money?


2- Are there any other ways to get myself registered as a General Dentist aside from pursuing a Master's or specialization?


3- Are there any diploma courses or training programs in Saudi Arabia for international dental graduates that would make us eligible?


I hold an Iqama and live in Riyadh.


Apologies for the lengthy post. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.

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Did u got got ur issue solved ?

Did you get solution for the issue of 4 years BDS degree at mumaris plus?

@Bakhtawar Emad

kindly reply if you got any solution for this issue .

many ppl facing same issue

I am facing same issue kindly let me know if you figured something

is this issue of 4 and 5 year BDS resolved

@Dentist09 did u find any solution

@Bakhtawar Emad did u find any solution

@Bakhtawar Emad

Please reply if you found a solution 😭

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Sorry for late reply from my side but to everyone who's asking me about updates.

I didn't get any solution of BDS 4 year issue.

I went to SCFHS in July and they said they are not accepting 4years degree and there is no solution of this, you should wait may be in future, they start accepting our degrees but I don't think so it will gonna happen,. Moreover, I asked them if there is any diploma or training course offered in K.S.A to gap this bridge of one year but unfortunately they don't offer such programs.

So uptil now I'm still finding ways to get eligible but still hopeless. It's been a year. I have my degree, house job and 2 year post house job clinical experience as well but all goes in vain.