Dental Technologist Board Exam Result March 2024

DENTAL TECHNOLOGIST BOARD EXAM RESULT MARCH 2024 – The board exam result is expected to release on or before March 7, 2024 or in 4 working days after the last day of board exam.

This, after PRC announced on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, that the target release date of the Dental Technologists Licensure Examination (DTLE) has been moved from March 5, 2024 to March 7, 2024.

PRC conducted the computer-based written phase of the board exam on March 1, 2024 and the practical phase on March 2-3, 2024 at testing centers in Metro Manila.

Officer-In-Charge Dr. Merlin A. Go and members Dr. Melinda L. Garcia, Dr. Rodolfo R. Drapete, Dr. Carlito D. Paragas, and Dr. Gloria M. Bumanlag of the PRC Board of Dentistry administered the board examinations.

SUMMARY OF EXAM RESULTS

DENTAL TECHNOLOGIST EXAM COVERAGE

The board exam covered the following topics:

WRITTEN PHASE

  • BASIC MEDICAL AND DENTAL SCIENCES, EXAMINATIONS ON ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM
    • FACIAL, ORAL, AND DENTAL ANATOMY (Anatomy and function of the pertinent human structures as references in the fabrication of dental prostheses)
    • OCCLUSION AND ARTICULATION (One of the fundamental dental sciences as reference in prostheses fabrication; Transferring of records to the articulator)
    • DENTAL LABORATORY MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT (Composition, properties, applications and uses, handling and infection control; Should include major materials for all conventional restorations and services involved in lab technology; e.g. gypsum materials, waxes, alloys, impression materials, ceramics etc.; Fundamentals of Dental Laboratory Procedures)
    • UNDERSTANDING THE LAW (Responsibilities and duties, relationships between the dentists and patients, etc.; the Dental Law)
    • COMMUNICATIONS EXAM (Interpretation of lab prescriptions and instructions of the dentist; how to reply; basic terms and definitions)
    • LABORATORY MANAGEMENT
  • REMOVABLE PROSTHODONTICS
    • COMPLETE DENTURES (Principles in complete denture fabrication; Techniques and essential procedures in complete denture fabrication; Specific dental lab materials and equipment)
    • REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURES (Principles in orthodontic appliances; Designing orthodontic appliances; Techniques and essential procedures in orthodontic appliances; Specific lab materials and equipment; Surgical stents, implants guides etc.)
  • FIXED PROSTHODONTICS
    • INLAYS, ONLAYS, POSTS, FABRICATION (Principles, techniques, etc.)
    • CROWN AND BRIDGE FABRICATION (Principles, design and techniques in fabrication; Dental materials used in fixed prosthodontics)
    • SPECIAL RESTORATIONS IN FIXED PROSTHODONTICS (Principles, techniques, etc.; Metal free restorations – indirect composite/polymer restoration; Implant prosthodontics; Attachments)

PRACTICAL PHASE

  • COMPLETE DENTURE FABRICATION (Cast preparation; outlining, relieving and post damming; denture/record base fabrication, Occlusion rim construction and mounting; denture teeth arrangement, gingival wax-up; Processing, laboratory remount, polishing)
  • REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURE (Master cast preparation, surveying, measuring undercuts, undercut marking, blocking out, Relieving and wax trimming; following a prescription and instruction interpretation, Designing; wax pattern, and spruing)
  • WIRE BENDING (Hawley appliance)
  • FIXED PARTIAL DENTURE FABRICATION (Die fabrication – one (1) unit and three (3) units FPD; mounting; wax pattern – three (3) units. PFM; spruing/investing; metal fitting and calibration of metal thickness; Ceramic build up – anatomy; baking single firing and multiple firing;contouring; glazing
  • METAL FREE RESTORATION (Fabrication of indirect composite restoration – one (1) unit)

REMINDER

The Dental Technologist Board Exam Result March 2024 may be released by the PRC earlier or later than the expected release date without prior notice.

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Registrants are advised to register online through the official website of the Professional Regulation Commission and follow the steps in online registration.

Here are the following registration requirements: Notice of Admission (for identification purposes only); Duly accomplished Oath Form or “Panunumpa ng Propesyonal”; two pieces of passport-sized ID photos in white background and with complete name tag; two sets of documentary stamp; and one piece short brown envelope.

In addition, successful board examinees shall personally register and sign in the “Roster of Registered Professionals”.

WHEN IS THE NEXT DENTAL TECHNOLOGIST BOARD EXAM?

The Professional Regulation Commission officially released the Schedule of Licensure Examination for the year 2024 through Resolution No. 1728 series of 2023.

Below is the schedule for the next Dental Technologist Licensure Exam 2024:

Date of ExaminationStart of ApplicationDeadline of Application
December 2, 2024 (Written)September 02, 2024November 04, 2024
December 3-4, 2024 (Practical)September 02, 2024November 04, 2024