Guidelines for Dentists

Contents
1.Registration/Evaluation Request ...........................................................................................................................3
A) Registration/Evaluation Process Map for “General Dentist” ..........................................................................3
B) Registration/Evaluation Process Map for “Dental Specialist” ........................................................................4
Registration/Evaluation Requirements .................................................................................................................5
C) Registration/Evaluation Process for General Dentist (Supervised):....................................................................7
Specialty: ..................................................................................................................................................................8
Table No. "2" : Dentists' Approved Specialty Qualifications in the State of Qatar ..............................................10
2.Temporary License Process Map ........................................................................................................................19
Temporary License Requirements: .....................................................................................................................20
3.Licensing Process Map ........................................................................................................................................21
Licensing Requirements .....................................................................................................................................22
4.Dental privileges Process Map ............................................................................................................................24
Dental Privileges Requirements .........................................................................................................................25
A] First Dental Privilege Application: ............................................................................................................................. 25
B] Re-evaluation Dental Privilege application:............................................................................................................... 26
DHP approved Dental procedures: .....................................................................................................................28
Core privileges (for General Dentist) .............................................................................................................................. 28
Non-core privileges (for certified specialists) only......................................................................................................... 29
5. License Renewal Process Map ...........................................................................................................................34
License Renewal Requirements..........................................................................................................................35
6.Change Place of Work Process Map ...................................................................................................................37
Change Place of Work Requirements .................................................................................................................38
7.Add/Change Scope of Practice Process Map ......................................................................................................39
Add/Change Scope of Practice Requirements ....................................................................................................40
8.Certificate of Good Standing Process Map (For DHP licensed Healthcare Practitioners). ................................41
Certificate of Good Standing (COGS)/Registration Certificate Requirements ..................................................42
1.Registration/Evaluation Request

A) Registration/Evaluation Process Map for “General Dentist”

Start

General Dentist
After completing the
required training period
the applicant can apply
Apply online for evaluation,
for application change
complete and submit the
scope of practice
application with all the required
( please refer to change
documents - Refer to table (1)
scope process map and
and the evaluation
requirements)
requirements

Pay the fees (if

applicable)

The application after submission/ Applicant will

payment will go to the Employer Lack of experience apply as General
Representative s landing page. The Less than 2 years OR Dentist(
Employer Representative must review Break from Practice Superviseed)
Rejected (Refer to break from practice policy)Refer to Circular
the documents, ensure that they are
complete, approve and submit the (12/2021)
application (in this stage the status is
Pending with Employer
Incomplete

Registration Section
will check the request

Ineligible

Registration section
will check results of
primary source
verification Reject

Results of
Unable to verify/ Negative Positive
verification

End
Applicant will be Application will
called for be approved
interview

Result of
Re-Verify Proceed Registration section will
interview
issue the following
documents that can be
printed from the Employer
Re-verify Representative s landing
Rejected/blacklisted Application will be
within 14 page :
approved
days • Preliminary Evaluation
• CID Letter
Applicant will be
rejected/
blacklisted

❖ For break from practice policy, refer to attachment "1" in the “Additional Attachments” document.
❖ Preliminary evaluation is only valid for 6 months.
B) Registration/Evaluation Process Map for “Dental Specialist”
Start

Dental Specialist

Apply online for evaluation,

complete and submit the
application with all the required
documents - Refer to table (1)
& (2) and the evaluation
requirements

Pay the fees (if

applicable)

The application after submission/

payment will go to the Employer
Representative s landing page. The
Employer Representative must review
Rejected
the documents, ensure that they are
complete, approve and submit the
application (in this stage the status is
Pending with Employer

Incomplete OR
Specialty not from Approved Registration Section Lack of experience -refer to
Specialty Qualification will check the request
Circular (11/2021)

Registration Section
will check results of
primary source
verification

Results of
Unable to verify/ Negative Positive
verification
End
Applicant will be Application will
called for be approved
interview

Result of Registration Section will

Proceed
interview issue the following
Re-Verify documents that can be
printed from the Employer
Representative s landing
page :
Rejected/Blacklisted • Preliminary Evaluation
Re-verify • CID Letter
Application will be
within 14
approved
days
Applicant will be
rejected/
blacklisted

❖ For break from practice policy, refer to circular 14/2021.

❖ Preliminary evaluation is only valid for 6 months.
❖ Other scopes of practice and post graduate degrees from countries that are not mentioned in the approved
qualification (Table No.2) is not accepted.
Registration/Evaluation Requirements
Submit an electronic “Apply for Evaluation” request through the Registration/Licensing System on the Department of
Healthcare Professions website and upload the below required documents:

1. Copy of valid passport.

2. Copy of valid QID (front and back sides) or copy of the national ID from home country.*
(Locum Dentists must attach the national ID document)
3. One recent photo (according to photo criteria stated in the Additional Attachments File.
4. An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (C.V) as per DHP CV template)
5. Copy of all academic certificates relevant to applicant’s scope with official transcript (refer to Table no. 1 & 2).
6. Copy of the recent work experience certificates (with an issue date) required according to applicant’s scope
(refer to Table no. 1 & 2).
7. Copy of valid medical/registration licenses accompanying the required years of work experience (if applicable).
8. Copy of completed primary source verification report including all the education/ recent work experience and
health license documents.
9. The verification report will be reviewed during this phase; any misleading information provided will result in
further investigations and might result in disciplinary action.
10. Copy of the passing certificate of DHP qualifying exam (if applicable).
11. Exit/entry report from MOI will be requested on a case-by-case basis
12. Any documents presented in languages other than Arabic or English must be translated to Arabic or English
and attached to a copy of the original documents
13. Original documents/certificates or any other documents required to support the application might be
requested on a case-by-case basis.

*The national ID depends on each country such as the national ID in Sudan, the national insurance number in UK, the multi-
purpose number in the Philippines…etc.

For Locum dentists (Applicable to Specialists only)

The following items are required in addition to the previous requirements noted above:

1. The healthcare institution shall submit an application along with specific dates for the Locum doctors (for e.g.
From: DD/MM/YR to: DD/MM/YR) without contradicting with the recruitment system in the Ministry of
Interior with regards to the period of the visit.
2. There must be a licensed specialist on a permanent basis with the same specialty for following up the cases
that the Locum doctor deals with.
3. No QID is required for Locum Doctors; please check circular 14/2015
General Notes:
• Applications with missing main required documents will be directly rejected without send back.
• The evaluation shall not obligate the Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP) to grant the applicant any
specific degree or title.
• Please note that the verification process done by the verification companies replaces attestation of certificates
by related competent authorities (i.e.: certificates do not have to be attested).
• It is the applicant/employer representative’s responsibility to follow up on the primary source verification
report.
• In case of negative verification reports and proven incidents of fraud, the license will be suspended,
practitioner will be banned from practicing immediately and this will result in disciplinary actions on the
practitioner.
• Original documents/certificates might be requested on a case-by-case basis.
• Any other documents required to support the application that are not mentioned above must be submitted
upon request.
• Any documents presented in languages other than Arabic or English must be translated to Arabic or English
and attached to a copy of the original documents.
• Please refer to the website of the DHP frequently to check for updates.
• A case-by-case assessment may be implemented.
You can follow-up on the request with your employer representative.

Table No. "1"

Scope of Education Experience Requirements Qualifying Exam (Prometric)
practice Requirements

General -A minimum of 5 • Minimum of 2 years’

Dentist years’ experience after Should sit for the qualifying exam
undergraduate undergraduate degree. as per the Qualifying Examination
dental school • If completed 5 years of Policy.
(DDS/BDS/ DMD undergraduate study,
or its equivalent) the internship will be (Please refer to
considered as - Qualifying Examination policy on
experience. the DHP website
• Internship program
will be considered as -For Qatari, offspring of Qatari
part of the education if women and offspring of Qatar
the undergraduate residents, please Refer to Circular
study is less than 5 24/2020 )
years.
• For Qatari, offspring of
Qatari women and
offspring of Qatar
residents, please Refer
to Circular 24/2020
Dental Please refer to Table "2" Not required
Specialty

General Not Required

Dentist
(Supervised)

C) Registration/Evaluation Process for General Dentist (Supervised):

• Applicants who do not meet the required experience requirements as General Dentist or with a break of
practice shall apply as a GD (Supervised) by submitting an electronic “Apply for Evaluation” request and upload
the required documents:
1. Copy of valid passport.
2. Copy of valid QID (front and back side) with a family sponsorship.
3. One recent photo (according to photo criteria stated in the Additional Attachments File.
4. An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (C.V). (Refer to CV template).
5. Copy of all academic certificates relevant to applicant’s scope with official transcript (refer to Table no. 1).
6. Copy of the recent work experience certificates (with an issue date) required according to applicant’s scope (if
applicable).
7. Copy of valid medical/registration licenses accompanying the required years of work experience (if applicable).
8. Supervision letter from the place of work mentioning supervisor name, license number and scope of practice.

9. Undertaking letter signed by the medical director stating that the supervisor shall hold full responsibility of
supervising the supervisee, as well as ensure not to supervise more than one supervisee at one time. (Refer to
Circular 12/2021 for supervision framework).
10. Copy of completed primary source verification report including all the education, work experience and health
license documents.
11. The verification report will be reviewed during this phase; any misleading information provided will result in
further investigations and could result in disciplinary action.

General Notes:
• Refer to Break of practise policy.
• After completion of the required years of experience, the applicant can apply for change scope of practice
request to General Dentist, with all requirements (please refer to Circular 12/2021).
• Based on circular (13/2022), GDs supervised are not eligible to be registered in healthcare service agency.
Registration/Licensing for Specialty:
• The following scopes of practice are evaluated according to the Dentists' Approved Specialty Qualifications list:
Periodontics, Orthodontics, Pedodontics, Endodontics Prosthodontics, Oral Medicine, Public Health Dentistry,
Orofacial Pain, Oral Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery*, Restorative
Dentistry**.

• A Minimum of 2 years full-time clinical program is required for the following specialties: Periodontics,
Pedodontics, Endodontics Prosthodontics, Oral Medicine, Public Health Dentistry, Orofacial Pain, Oral
and Maxillofacial Radiology, Restorative Dentistry.
• A Minimum of 3 years full-time clinical program is required for the following specialties: Oral Surgery,
Orthodontics and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Definition:

In determining the eligibility of an applicant for registration with Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP),
the following definitions for each category to be considered:

Category 1: Holders of these Qualifications can:

• Get the Specialty Title without post-graduate work experience.

Category 2: Holders of these Qualifications can:

• Get the Specialty Title after TWO years of post-graduate work experience.

Category 2 with Asterisk **

• Get the Specialty Title after completion of THREE years of post-graduate work experience
• For Qataris and family sponsored Dentists: TWO years of post-graduate work experience
Notes:
For overseas/ non-family sponsored applicants:

• A Dentist who has a post- graduate degree not included in DHP approved specialty qualifications list
cannot be licensed in the state of Qatar as a Specialist. However, they can apply as General Dentist,
provided that they clear the Prometric Qualifying exam and can apply for non-core privilege in the
specialty. However, they will not be eligible to apply for change scope of practice to Specialist in the
future.

• A Dentist who has a post-graduate degree included in the DHP approved specialty qualifications
list but has not completed the required years of work experience as per the post-graduate
certificate category, will be licensed as a General Dentist andcanapply for non-core privileges in the
respective specialty scope. However, the eligibility to apply for change scope of practice to
Specialist will be based on the non-core privileges granted by DHP and the experience in the
specialty inside Qatar as per Table 2.
 For Qataris /Family sponsored resident applicants:

• A Dentist who has a post-graduate degree not included in the DHP approved specialty qualifications list
will be licensed as a General Dentist, provided that they clear the Prometric Qualifying exam (unless
exempted) and can apply for non- core privileges in their respective specialty scope. However, they will
not be eligible to apply for change scope of practice to Specialist in the future.

• A Dentist who has a post-graduate degree which is included in the DHP approved specialty qualifications
list but has not completed the required years of work experience as per his/her post-graduate certificate
category will be licensed as a General Dentist and can apply for non-core privileges in their respective
specialty scope to complete the required years of experience to be licensed as specialist. He/ She can
then apply for change scope of practice to Specialist once he/she attains the required experience and will
be evaluated by a specialized committee. However, if the Dentist does not have approved non-core
privileges, he/she is not eligible to apply as Specialist.

For applicants applying as Specialist in Restorative Dentistry:

✓ Applicants holding one of the below certificates shall apply for evaluation as General Dentist provided that their
degree is among the DHP Dentists' Approved Specialty Qualifications list.
❖ Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
❖ Conservative Dentistry
❖ Restorative Dentistry
❖ Operative Dentistry
✓ Upon approval of the evaluation application, applicants can apply for non-core privilege in Endodontics and /or
Prosthodontics.
✓Further, applicants can apply for change scope of practice to Specialist in Restorative Dentistry based on the
approval of the non-core privilege application.
All privileges applications shall be evaluated by expert committees.
Table No. "2”: Dentists' Approved Specialty Qualifications in the State of Qatar
No. Country Category 1 Category 2 Category 2 With **
(No work (Two years of work (Three years of work
experienceneeded) experience) experience)

1 Arab Arab Board from State of Arab board from other

Countries# Qatar and GCC countries countries
2 Australia Doctor of clinical dentistry or
Equivalent

Note: Approved specialist

training programs by the
dental board of Australia

3 Belgium # Specialization certificate

issued by a University in
Orthodontics or
Periodontics
4 Bulgaria # Evidence of successful
completion of the State
Exam in Orthodontics/ Oral
Surgery/ Paediatric
Dentistry/ Periodontics/
Prosthodontics/
Endodontics
5 Canada Dental specialty program (Ex.
Diploma in a clinical
specialty)
(Approved by the Canadian
Dental Association)
Proof of national dental
specialty Examination (NDSC)

Fellowship of the Royal

College of Dentists of Canada
6 Denmark Specialist Certificate in Oral
Surgery/ Oral &
MaxillofacialSurgery issued
by the State Board of Health
(only for 5
years program).
Specialist Certificate
inOrthodontics issued by the
State Board of Health (only for
3 years program)
7 Egypt Doctoral degree (Clinical -Master’s degree (Clinical
Program) Program)
-Certificate of Completing
Specialty Training Program
(All applicants are requiredto
submit their transcript,
program curriculum or
equivalent)
8 Finland# Specialist Certificate in
Orthodontics or OralSurgery
9 France Diploma d ’Universities (DU) CES (certified d’études
either in orthodontics, Oral supérieures) granted to
Surgery and Oral medicine. individuals of the EU until
1985, then substituted by the
DES certificate
Orthodontics: “Diplôme d D.I.S (Diplome
’études Specialisées Interuniversitaies de
d’orthopédie dento-faciale”. Specialities) granted
The professional title is: toforeigners
“chirurgien-dentiste
spécialiste qualifié en
orthopédie dento-faciale”

Oral Surgery: “diplôme

d’études spécialisées en
chirurgie orale”
The professional title is:
“chirurgien-dentiste
specialiste qualifié en
chirurgie orale”
Oral Medicine: “diplôme
d’études spécialisées en
médecine bucco-dentaire.
The professional title is:
“chirurgien-dentiste
specialiste qualifié en
médecine bucco-dentaire”
10 GCC (Gulf -All post graduate degrees as per
Countries DHP criteria.
Council) *

11 Germany Specialist degree in

Orthodontics:
‘Fachzahnärztliche
anerkennung für
Kieferorthopädie“ issued by
“Landeszahnärztekammern "
 Specialist degree in Oral
Surgery:
"Fachzahnärztliche
Anerkennung für
Oralchirurgie/Mundchirurgie
" issued by
“Landeszahnarztekammern"
Specialist degree in
Periodontics: Certificate of
Periodontics issued by
"Zahnarztekammer
Westfalen Lippe"

12 Hong Kong Master of Dental Surgery Master of Dental Surgery or

(Clinical program) Equivalent (Clinical program)
+
Membership/fellowship
examination
13 Hungary # University Certificate in one
of the following specialties:

• Orthodontics with the

title: "Fogszabalyozo
szakorovs"
• Periodontology, with
the title:
"Parodontologus"

14 India Master of Dental Surgery

(MDS) in one of the
approved dental specialties
(Clinical Program)
15 Iran Iranian Board Specialty Certificate issued
by Iranian Ministry of Health
16 Ireland Doctor of Dental SurgeryD.Ch.
Dent (University of Dublin)
and/or
The candidate should be
eligible to sit for the specialty
Fellowship examination of
Ireland
 Doctorate in Clinical
Dentistry D. Clin.Dent
(National University of
Ireland)
The candidate should be
eligible to sit for the
specialty Fellowship
examination of Ireland
17 Italy# University Certificate:
Orthodontics: Diploma di
Specializzazione in
“Ortognatodonzia”

Oral Surgery: Diploma di

Specializzazione in
“Chirurgia
Odontostomatologica

18 Jordan Jordanian Board Masters’ Degree.

(Proof of successful (Clinical program)
completion of residency
program)
Lebanon Higher Degree Certificate or
19 Diploma (D.E.S – Diplôme
D'Études Supérieures’)
Certificat D' Etudes
spécialisées (C.E.S)
Master’s degree
Specialty Certificate or
Diploma
Diploma D’ Universites (DU)
20 Netherland Specialization Certificate
issued by the Specialist
Registration Board (SRC) in
one of the following
specialities:

Orthodontics:
Getuigschrift van erkenning
en inschrijving als
 orthodontist in het
Specialistenregister

Oral Surgery/ Oral &

Maxillofacial Surgery:
Getuigschrift van erkenning
en inschrijving als
kaakchirurg in het
Specialistenregister
21 New MDs or Doctor of Clinical
Zealand Dentistry (DClintDent)

(Approved specialist training

programs by dental council of
New Zealand)

22 Norway Certificate of Completion of

Specialist Training
23 Pakistan# Fellowship of the College of
Physicians and Surgeons
(F.C.P.S)
24 Poland# Evidence of registration as a
Specialist by the Medical
Centre for Postgraduate
Training and Voivodeship
centres for postgraduate
training
25 Portugal# Specialty certificate
provided by “Ordem Dos
Medicos Dentistas” (OMD)
in the following and
specialist registration by
(OMD)
▪ Orthodontics
(especialista em
ortodontia)
▪ Oral surgery
(especialista em
cirurgia oral)
▪ Paediatric dentistry
(especialista em
ondontopediatria)
▪ Periodontology
(especialista em
periodontologia)
▪ Endodontics
(especialista em
endodontia)
 ▪ Prosthodontics
(especialista em
prostodontia)
▪ Dental public
health (dental
public health

Qatar# HMC- RCSI specialty

26 Certificate
Arab board for medical
specialties and Certificate of
completion of residency
program from teaching
institutions in the state of
Qatar
27 Romania Specialty Certificate
(All applicants are required
to submit their transcript &
program curriculum or
equivalent)
Russia Kandidata Nauk
28
Master of Science (MDS)
29 Singapore Master of Dental Surgery
issued by The Dental
Specialist Accreditation Board

30 South Accredit specialty program

Africa by Health professional
council of South Africa
(HPCSA)
The candidate should hold
specialist registration in
South Africa
31 South Completion of 1 year
Korea# internship + 4 years
residencyprogram in the
specialty area
+ License as a specialist
awarded by the Ministry
for
Health, Welfare and
FamilyAffairs
32 Sweden Certificate of completion of
specialty training
33 Switzerland Fachzahnarzt anerkennung
Clinical Master’s degree
 34 Syria Specialty certificate issued by
Syrian Ministry of Health *
(Providing official transcripts
and curriculum from Syrian
MOH or Commission of
medical specialties.)
(*Registration Specialty is not
accepted)
Syrian Board after completing
training program not less than
4 years inside Syria and
passing the board
Examination, providing official
transcripts/curriculum issued
by Syrian Commission of
medical specialties/MOH.
(Equivalency is not accepted)
35 Tunisia# Specialty Certificate issued
by the Ministry of Higher
Education and Ministry of
Health
36 United Master of Clinical Dentistry Master of Dental Science
Kingdom (MClinDent) +
Proof of eligibility for the
Master of Dental Science +
specialty Membership/
Specialty Fellowship
Fellowship examination or
/Membership of one of the specialist registration by
Royal Colleges
GDC
37 United American Board approved by
States of the American
America Dental Association (ADA)
Specialty Degree based on
clinical Training Program
accredited by the American
Dental Association (ADA)
# (New country)
General Remarks:
• The above table is not exclusive, and the Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP) reserves the right
to amend and update the requirements at different intervals without prior notice.
• The above table does not bind DHP or the employer to appoint the applicant to a certain grade.
• The table above doesn’t obligate DHP to grant the applicants any specific degrees.
• Holder of a Qualification degree which is higher than the degrees mentioned in the above table will be
reviewed accordingly.
• The post-graduate degree, which is limited for certain duration of time, should be valid at the time of
applying for Registration/licensing with DHP.
• DHP reserves the right to ask for any official letters from issuing authorities/additional supporting documents if
required.
• DHP reserves the right to conduct interviews as part of the evaluation process if required.
• All specialty training programs should be approved by the regulatory authority of the issuing country.
• Registration for specialty degree in dentistry requires completion of a comprehensive and advanced training
program in the specialty.

• In determining the eligibility of an applicant for registration in Specialty Scope, applicant shall comply with
the following basic requirements:

• To have a undergraduate degree (BDS, DDS or equivalent)

• Holders of post graduate degrees from any country must submit the official transcripts showing the
duration of study/program and subjects attended per year or equivalent (complete curriculum).
• DHP reserves the right to consult an expert panel in the respective specialty whenever required.
• Dentist can apply for additional scope of practice (additional specialty) if they fulfill all requirements
based on DHP approved specialty qualifications.

• Case by case assessment is implemented.

• Healthcare facilities are given the right to grant the title consultant to their Dentists, according to the
Guidelines and standards approved by DHP. (Appendix 1)
• The applicant must be reasonably fluent in either Arabic or English or both.
• Kindly check the mentioned website for any updates: https://dhp.moph.gov.qa

Certificates that will not be professionally classified:

 • Any post graduate certificate not from the DHP approved qualification list will not be accepted.
• Any post graduate certificate issued based on an equivalency will not be accepted.
• Any academic certificate (research based) which doesn’t include clinical training and patient care based
on the specialty.
• Certificate acquired through honorary program, locum/visiting dentist, non-practicing participant or those
which are obtained through correspondence and similar.
• Certificate obtained or granted through distance learning /online/ part-time and contradict the laws of
higher education.
• Certificate issued from unrelated health colleges and institute certificates that are not subject to a training
program or that are acquired during work in recognized training centers.
• Registration certificate for obtaining work permits or affiliation (membership) of certain associations that
are granted after passing the licensing examination in specific countries such as United States of
America.

APPENDIX 1:
Health care facilities have the right to promote their Specialist to Consultant according to the below guidelines and
criteria:

1- Dentists should be licensed in a specialty area by DHP.

2- Holders of certificates from Category 1, can be promoted to Consultant title after completion of one
year of licensed work experience post qualification degree.
3- Holders of certificates from Category 2, can be promoted to Consultant title after completion of four
years of licensed work experience post qualification degree.
4- Holders of certificates from Category 2 **, can be promoted to Consultant title after completion of
seven years of licensed work experience post qualification degree.

5- The Specialist should be the first or second author for at least 2 articles published in peer reviewed
journals, only one of the articles can be a case report.
6- The Specialist should have at least two recommendation letters and satisfactory performance reports
from his current place of work.
7- Promotion to consultant title should be through a committee from the medical director, Quality
improvement member and a member from Human Resources department.
8- All mentioned documents should be available upon request from DHP for Auditing purpose.
2.Temporary License Process Map

Start

Apply online for “Temporary

License”, complete and submit
the application with all the
Request will return to the required documents - refer to
Applicant’s landing page the “Temporary License”
requirements

Send back
Registration Section
with Incomplete
will check the request
comments

Complete

Application will
be approved

Registration Section will issue a

non-renewable Temporary
License valid for 6 months

End
Temporary License Requirements:
Submit an electronic “Apply for Temporary License” request through the Registration/Licensing
System on the Department of Healthcare Professions website and upload the below required
documents:

1. Copy of valid QID (front and back sides). QID can be either under family or place of work
sponsorship.
2. In case the healthcare practitioner applies for the temporary license without a QID, then the
following documents must be submitted:
• Medical Test Report from home country (Blood Test, Chest X-ray) attested by the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs in Qatar (MOFA).
• Police Clearance Certificate from the home country attested by MOFA
3. Undertaking letters for the temporary license for the practitioner and facility (the templates are
in the “Additional Attachments” document)
4. In case of licensed facility, copy of list of internal activities of the healthcare facility.

Notes
• Applications that do not meet the requirements mentioned above will be sent back to the
applicant.
• Temporary License will be valid for a maximum period of 6 months (non-renewable).
• The practitioner must apply for a licensing application during the temporary license validity
period; otherwise, they will have to re-apply for evaluation.
• Regarding blood test from outside Qatar, any abnormalities in the report will not be
accepted and the request will be rejected. The applicant should provide a valid blood test
report done in Qatar in such cases.
• Original documents/certificates or any other documents required to support the
application might be requested on a case-by-case basis.
• Any documents presented in languages other than Arabic or English must be translated to
Arabic or English and attached to a copy of the original documents.
• Please refer to the website of the Department of Healthcare Professions frequently to check
for updates of the requirements.
3.Licensing Process Map

Start

Apply online for licensing,

complete and submit the
application with all the required
Request will return to the
documents - refer to licensing
Applicant’s landing page
requirements

Pay the fees (if

applicable)

Request will return to the

Applicant’s landing page

Registration Section will Sent back with

Incomplete
check the request comments

Complete

Is the facility
No Yes
licensed?

Registration Section will send

back the request with a Registration Section will
comment that the issue the Medical License
requirements are complete
pending the facility license

End
Licensing Requirements
Submit an electronic “Apply for Licensing” request through the Registration/Licensing System on the
Department of Healthcare Professions website and upload the below required documents:
1. Copy of valid QID (front and back sides)
a. For male/female practitioners under employer’s sponsorship, with occupation as
dentist.
b. For female/male practitioners under family sponsorship, please attach the QID in
addition to a letter of intent from the employer.
2. Copy of Police Clearance Certificate from Qatar Ministry of Interior (valid for 3 months).
3. Medical report (Valid for 6 months):
a. Should be issued by :
i. HMC
ii. Medical Commission
iii. Private hospitals (Al Ahli, Al Emadi & Doha Clinic)
iv. Primary Health Care Corporation (For Qataris only)
b. Medical report must include HIV test, HCV test, HBV test and Chest X-Ray.
4. Copy of Valid Recognized CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) course or its equivalent per
circular (14/2022), (or CPR registration confirmation letter + undertaking letter that CPR
certificate will be submitted upon completion signed and stamped by the facility).
5. Copy of recent experience with temporary license with issue date if applicable.
6. Copy of valid facility license and facility internal activity lists including the requested scope.
7. The certificate of good standing shall be received in the licensing phase unless the case requires
otherwise. The validity of COGS shall be 6 months.
8. Original Certificate of Good Standing must be sent directly from the Registration authority (or
authorities) of the most recent required years of work experience, to: Registration Section,
Department of Healthcare Professions, Ministry of Public Health, P.O. Box: 7744, Doha, Qatar
or [email protected].

Notes
• Applications that do not meet the requirements mentioned above will be sent back to the
applicant.
• The certificate of good standing will be reviewed during this phase; any misleading
information provided will result in further investigations and could result in disciplinary
action.
• It is the applicant/employer representative’s responsibility to follow up on receiving the
certificate of good standing and can follow up on [email protected] .
• The primary source verification reports must include all the required education, recent work
experience and registration licenses and log book (if requested).
• Original documents/certificates or any other documents required to support the
 application might be requested on a case-by-case basis.
• Any documents presented in languages other than Arabic or English must be translated to
Arabic or English and attached to a copy of the original documents.
• Please refer to the website of the Department of Healthcare Professions frequently to check
for updates of the requirements.
• A case-by-case assessment may be implemented.
• Applications that do not meet the requirements mentioned above will be sent back to the
applicant three times and will be rejected if not provided.
You can follow-up on the request with your employer representative.

For Locum dentists

The following items are required in addition to the previous requirements noted above:

1. Copy of recent blood test and chest x-ray (valid for 6 months after the test date) from Medical
Commission Department (or an attested valid blood test & chest x-ray from home country and an
undertaking letter signed and stamped from the place of work stating that the blood test and chest
x-ray will be taken in the State of Qatar before commencing work).
2. Attested police clearance from home country.
3. No QID is required for Locum Doctors; please check circular 14/2015.
4. A letter of intent should be attached from the potential employer mentioning the dates of visit and
assigned specialist who will follow-up on the cases.
4.Dental privileges Process Map
Start

All Dentists can apply manually for dental

privileges based on their eligibility and the
required documents as mentioned In the
Guidelines

Send back
Registration Section manually
Rejected Ineligbile Incomplete
evaluates the application with
comments

Complete

Referred to Expert Committee and an

interview may be required

Approved Rejected

Registration Section
will issue an official
letter with the
approved/rejected
privileges

End
Dental Privileges Requirements
Only applicants with valid temporary or permanent license can apply for dental privileges. The request
will be finalized by the expert committee or DHP, based on the type of privilege request.

A] First Dental Privilege Application:

Submit a manual Dental Privileges application (two copies) with below requirements:
1. Official Request letter (cover letter) from the place of work, signed & stamped by the medical
director specifying the requested privileges, with the employment details.
2. Dental Privileges Form for the requested scope to be filled, signed and stamped by the
applicant and the medical director of the facility.
3. Personal declaration form.
4. Copy of updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)
5. Copy of bachelor’s degree or equivalent
6. Copy of post graduate degrees or equivalent (if applicable).
7. Copy of training certificate/courses attended in the requested privilege. (Refer to Notes below)
8. Case submission Declaration for Dental Privileges (available on the website in the dental
privilege section). (If applicable)
9. Personal Declaration for Dental Privileges (available on the website in the dental privilege
section).
10. Treated Cases in CD/USB (two copies).
11. Logbook (if required).
12. Any documents required to support the application that are not mentioned above must be
submitted upon request.

For transfer of privileges, the following will be required:

1. Request letter (cover letter) from the current place of work specifying the privileges to be
transferred.
2. Copy of DHP issued privilege letter/s.
3. Copy of valid Medical License under the new place of work.

For Under General Anesthesia (GA) privileges:

1. Licensed Oral Surgery and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialists are not required to apply for
under GA privilege, as they are automatically entitled to perform all privileges permitted by DHP
under GA.
 2. Licensed Pediatric Dentistry Specialists are required to apply for under GA privilege after
working for 1 year in Qatar.
3. Pediatric dentistry procedures can be performed under GA only by Pedodontist.
4. Application must be accompanied by a Stamped approval letter and form/s signed and stamped
by the facility/s where the applicant wants to perform the procedures under General
Anesthesia.
5. The applicant can perform under GA procedures in a valid licensed facility with the necessary
requirements.
Note: Other specialists cannot apply for under GA privileges.

B] Re-evaluation Dental Privilege application:

Submit a manual Dental Privileges application (Two copies) with all the above-mentioned documents in
addition to the below:
1. Justification letter for re-applying for Dental Privileges.
2. Request letter (cover letter) signed & stamped by the medical director of the place of work
specifying requested privileges, the start date of work and good standing.
3. Copy of new training certificate/courses attended in the requested privilege.
4. Copy of new work experience in the requested privilege (logbook)
5. Any other additional requirements requested by the expert committee.
6. New Treated Cases (2 copies) in CD/USB.
7. Copy of previous Dental Privileges approval/rejection letter issued by DHP.
8. Any documents required to support the application that are not mentioned above must be
submitted upon request.

Important Notes:
• General Dentists are eligible for core privileges, while Dental Specialists are eligible for all core
privileges in addition to the non-core privileges in the specialty.
• Licensed Specialists can only apply for non-core privileges outside of their scope if they provide
evidence of advanced training in the requested privilege.
• General dentists can only apply for non-core privileges if they provide evidence of advanced
training and experience in the requested procedure.
• The training course should fulfill the following criteria:
a. Valid training courses (validity of course not less than 3 years).
b. Face to face training courses/programs.
c. Course duration of minimum eight accredited hours.
d. Courses accredited by DHP. Refer to DHP website
e. Courses with hands on training.
• Licensed Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) Specialists can perform all core privileges and
non-core Privileges of Oral Surgery only and can apply for advanced privileges in OMFS.
• It is not allowed for any dentist to perform any dental procedure out of their scope before
getting an official approval by DHP.
• Dentists can apply for Dental Privileges only with valid temporary /permanent license;
evaluation certificate is not accepted.
• The privilege request should be submitted to Room 28/29, Ground Floor, MOPH Bldg. Refer to
DHP website.
• Primary source verification report for university diplomas/degrees or training courses taken
outside Qatar must be submitted.
• Treated Cases in USB/CD must strictly comply with case submission guidelines, specifically for -
(Number of cases, rubber dam, PowerPoint format, complete patient documentation, quality
of radiographs etc.)
• Re-evaluation privilege request based on expert committee decision that is incomplete will be
sent back and to be resubmitted within the mentioned time, otherwise it will be cancelled.
• If the privilege request has been rejected by Expert committee, the applicant can apply after 1
year from the date of rejection. If rejected by experts twice, the applicant is not eligible to apply
again, unless obtaining a postgraduate degree from the approved specialty qualifications.
• If the privilege request has been rejected by DHP, the applicant can re-apply as per DHP rules.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant/employer representative to follow up their application in
the Room 28, ground Floor in the Ministry of Public Health’s premises
• Locum dentists are eligible for all Dental privilege requests except under GA.
• Any documents presented in languages other than Arabic or English must be translated and
attached to a copy of the original documents.
• It is prohibited to communicate directly with the committee in regard to the follow up of
healthcare practitioners’ Dental Privileges requests, anyone who violates the above, will be held
accountable and be subject to disciplinary actions, such as rejection of the respective request
with an official warning sent to the concerned facility "refer to circular 2/2014".
• Please refer to the website of the Department of Healthcare Professions frequently to check
the updates of the requirements.
• Nitrous oxide usage in Dentistry is not allowed in Private sector.
• Amalgam filling in dentistry is no longer permitted in healthcare facilities that provide dental
services, across the governmental and private sectors.
• Dentists are entitled for use of lasers in Dentistry as core privilege. It is the practitioner and
facility responsibility to ensure proper training and safety requirements.
• Appeal requests are no longer accepted.
Refer to Circular “39-2012

DHP approved Dental procedures:

Core privileges (for General Dentist)

Diagnostic Procedures
1- Oral examination
2- Dental radiograph fabrication/diagnostic image interpretation
3- Pulp vitality testing
4- Plaster cast fabrication for diagnosis
5- Adjunctive medical laboratory evaluation

Preventive Procedures
1- Oral hygiene instruction procurement
2- General dental prophylaxis administration
3- Topical fluoride treatment
4- Fissure sealant application
5- Custom (fluoride) tray/mouth guard fabrication/ insertion

Restorative Procedures
1- Direct restoration (composite/glass ionomer) fabrication
2- Post and core fabrication
3- Vital bleaching

Endodontic Procedures (permanent teeth)

1- Pulpotomy
2- Pulp extirpation
3- Direct and indirect pulp capping
4- Conventional root canal therapy (single rooted teeth)
5- Non-Surgical retreatment (single rooted teeth)
6- Non-vital bleaching

Periodontal Procedures
1- Scaling and root planning
2- Gingivoplasty/gingivectomy localized single tooth only
3- Application of local medication delivery system
4- Maintenance recalls
5- Single crown lengthening (not involving bone removal)
6- Incision and drainage of periodontal abscesses
7- Provisional splinting of teeth

Prosthodontics Procedures
1- Inlay and onlay preparation/fabrication
2- Partial coverage crown preparation/fabrication
3- Full crown preparation/fabrication (maximum one Quadrant at a time)
4- Bridge preparation/fabrication (maximum one quadrant at a time)
5- Maryland bridge preparation/fabrication
6- Partial Denture fabrication
7- Complete Denture fabrication
8- Denture relining
9- Repair of removable prosthodontic restorations
10- Repair of fixed prosthodontic restorations

Oral Surgery Procedures

1- Extraction of Erupted teeth
2- Incision and drainage of intraoral abscesses
3- Suturing of Intraoral wounds
4- Closed reduction of TMJ dislocation
5- Excision of hyperplastic tissues

Orthodontic Procedures
1- Emergency treatment of fixed appliances
2- Repair or replacement of removable appliances

Pediatrics Procedures
1- Pulpotomy (primary teeth)
2- Passive space maintainer fabrication/insertion
3- Stainless Steel crown fabrication/insertion

Other Procedures
1- Prescription of medication
2- Administration of Local anesthesia
3- Desensitization procedure administration
4- Lasers in Dentistry

Non-core privileges (for certified specialists) only.

Endodontic Procedures (permanent teeth)
a. Apexification /apexogenisis
b. Conventional root canal therapy (multi rooted teeth)
c. Non-surgical retreatment (multi rooted teeth)
d. Root amputation/hemisection
e. Periradicular Surgery
f. Intentional reimplantation
g. Treatment of obstructed canals
h. Removal of broken instruments
I. Repair of internal perforations
Periodontics Procedures
a. Periodontal flap surgery
b. Mucogingival Surgery (gingivoplasty, gingivectomy, frenectomy, free gingival/mucosal grafting, root coverage)
c. Osseous surgery/crown lengthening
d. Guided tissue regeneration
e. Guided bone augmentation

Prosthodontic Procedures
a. Denture rebasing
b. Immediate denture fabrication/insertion
c. Ceramic veneer preparation/fabrication
d. Over denture fabrication/insertion
e. Multiple unit fixed prosthesis construction (more than one quadrant at a time)
f. Implant supported restoration (single)
g. Implant supported restoration (multiple)
h. Precision Attachment denture fabrication/insertion
i. Full-mouth reconstruction with alteration of vertical dimension
j. Complete occlusal adjustment

Oral Surgery Procedures

a. Surgical exposure of un-erupted teeth
b. Removal of impacted teeth
c. Removal of remaining roots
d. Removal of oral cavity cysts
e. Transplantations of teeth
f. Removal of palatal/alveolar exostoses
g. Removal of foreign bodies in soft tissue and hard tissue
h. Vestibuloplasty prosthetic surgery (e.g., alveoplasty, alveolar bone augmentation, sinus lifting etc.
i. Closure of oroantral fistulas
j. Intraoral hard tissue biopsy sampling
k. Frenectomy
l. Palatal tissue hyperplasia reduction

Orthodontic Procedures
a. Interceptive orthodontic treatment
b. Orthodontic treatment (including bonding bracket on surgically exposed teeth and applying traction on
impacted teeth)
c. Insertion of removable and fixed functional appliances.
d. Orthodontics treatment in orthognathic surgery patients
e. Orthodontic treatment for cleft and syndrome patients.
f. Insertion of orthodontics mini screws.

Pedodontics Procedures
a. Preventive dental care (including oral hygiene, injury prevention, dietary, and habit counseling)
b. Behavior management techniques for apprehensive children (including voice control, non-verbal
communication, tell-show-do, positive reinforcement, distraction, parental presence/absence, hand over mouth
and Physical restraint)
c. Aversive behavioral management (including digital and non-nutritive sucking behavior, tongue, and swallowing
habits)
d. Management of bruxism
e. Interceptive orthodontic treatment (correction of anterior and posterior cross bite, space retainers, maxillary
expansion with removable appliances)
f. Serial extraction.
g. Prosthodontic procedures (including fabrication / insertion of stainless-steel crowns)
h. Uncomplicated extraction of primary and permanent teeth, full management of all types of tooth injuries
(traumas)
i. Treatment of medically compromised physically and mentally disables children under local or general anesthesia
(requires special approval*) in operating room.
j. Full mouth rehabilitation for healthy apprehensive children under general anesthesia (requires special
approval*) in operating room
k. Management and treatment of children receiving chemotherapy and/or radiation
(*NOTE: The Pediatric Dentist should be licensed in Qatar for not less than 1 year to be eligible to apply for Under
GA procedures).

Orofacial Pain
a. Provide an accurate diagnosis of the most common intraoral and orofacial pain conditions, be able to
recognize the more complex orofacial pain conditions, and initiate referrals to appropriate experts in
managing such patients.
b. Perform extensive temporomandibular joint, masticatory, and cervical muscle examination, evaluation of
dental occlusion.
c. Imaging and laboratory technique and interpretation.
d. Diagnostic and treatment procedures including:
I. Craniofacial nerve blocks.
II. Intramuscular trigger point injections in the masticatory, head, and neck muscles.
III. Cognitive-behavioral management strategies.
e. Pharmacotherapy management including topical and systemic analgesics, muscle relaxants, anxiolytics,
anticonvulsants, antidepressants
f. Performing some of physiotherapy modalities including Manual manipulation, Ultrasound therapy, TENS,
Therapeutic exercises.
g. Fabrication of oral occlusal appliances.
h. Selective occlusal therapy.
i. Botox injection therapy for headaches and muscle pain conditions.

Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

Dental radiograph fabrication/diagnostic image interpretation like

a. Intraoral Periapical radiographs, bitewing, occlusal.

b. Dental panoramic imaging
c. Cephalometric imaging
d. Head and neck ultrasound images
e. Sialography (imaging of the salivary glands)
f. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT)
g. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
h. Positron emission tomography

Note: OMR specialist are entitled to perform only imaging procedures and not for any related clinical
procedures

Other Procedures (Procedures that need Special approvals)

1. Treatment under general anesthesia (For licensed Pediatric Dentist Specialist)
2. Construction/insertion of obstructive sleep apnea appliances
3. Dental Implant Procedures

Notes and definitions

1) All dentists must follow standard recognized procedures in all the fields of dentistry for diagnosis, treatment
and follow- up of their patients.

2) All dentists must take necessary impressions and radiographic images whenever required for treatment or
documentation. For example: Orthodontist should take initial impressions of both arches, a panoramic radiograph,
and a lateral cephalogram.

3) Any other procedure that is not listed in this guideline can be request by the practitioner.

4) Please kindly refer to the Website for updates on a regular basis.

5) DENTAL SCOPES OF PRACTICE:

A. General Dentist:
A Dentist who can perform all core privileges mentioned above.

B. Orthodontics:
Is the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of all forms of malocclusion of the teeth (improper bite).

C. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery:

Is the diagnosis, surgical, and nonsurgical treatment of diseases, injuries and defects of the mouth, face, skull, jaw,
and associated structures.

D. Periodontics:
Is the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases or abnormalities of the periodontium, or supporting tissues
of the teeth, including the gums, cementum, and periodontal ligament.
E. Pediatric Dentistry:
Is the branch of dentistry that is concerned with oral healthcare for children and adolescents.

F. Endodontics:
Is the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and injuries to the dental pulp (the soft tissues inside the
tooth) and the tissues surrounding the root of the tooth.

G. Restorative Dentistry:
Is the treatment of patients with the partial or complete loss of teeth, including surgical, endodontic, periodontic,
orthodontic and prosthodontics procedures.

H. Prosthodontics:
Is the restoration of oral function by creating prostheses and restorations (i.e., complete dentures, crowns,
implant retained/supported restorations) for patients with a range of clinical conditions involving missing or
deficient teeth and/or craniofacial tissues.

I. Oral Surgery:
Is the diagnosis, surgical treatment and ongoing management of conditions affecting the teeth and the bone
immediately surrounding teeth.

J. Public Health Dentistry:

It is the science and art of diagnosing, preventing, and controlling dental diseases and promoting dental health
through organized community efforts.

K. Oral Medicine:
It is concerned with the oral health care of patients with chronic and medically related disorders of the oral and
maxillofacial region, and with their diagnosis with non-surgical management.

L. Orofacial Pain:
Orofacial pain (OFP) is the specialty of dentistry that encompasses the diagnosis, management, and treatment
of pain disorders of the jaw, mouth, face, and associated regions. In addition to the diagnosis and treatment of
acute dental pain and pathology, such as that which may arise from trauma, infection, or other odontogenic origin,
the orofacial pain dentist has the responsibility to diagnose and treat nonodontogenic orofacial pain that is often
chronic and persistent, multifactorial, and complex, distressing, and debilitating.

M. Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

Oral and maxillofacial radiology is the specialty of dentistry and discipline of radiology concerned with the
production and interpretation of images and data produced by all modalities of radiant energy that are used for
the diagnosis and management of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral and maxillofacial region.
5. License Renewal Process Map

Start

Apply online for renewal,

complete and submit the
application with all the required
documents Refer to the renewal Request will return to the
requirements mentioned below Applicant’s landing page

Pay the fees (if

applicable)

Registration Section will Sent back with

Incomplete
check the request comments

Complete

Application will be
approved and the
medical license will
be renewed

End
 License Renewal Requirements

Step1: Fulfilling CPD Requirements

- Healthcare Practitioners cannot submit renewal applications unless they are fully compliant
to the CPD Requirements.
- System will not allow practitioners to apply for renewal of their licenses and an automated
message will be generated informing practitioners that they don't meet the CPD requirements.

- Please refer to the Accreditation Section’s standards and guiding documents for more details
about CPD Requirements.

Step2: Fulfilling Renewal Application Requirements

Submit an electronic “Apply for Renewal” request through the Registration/Licensing System on the
Department of Healthcare Professions website and upload the below required documents:

1. Copy of valid passport (If applicable).

2. Copy of valid QID* (front and back sides).
*For male/female practitioners under their employer’s sponsorship, the sponsor should be
the employer.
3. One recent photo (as per DHP criteria mentioned in the “Additional Attachments”
document).
4. Medical Report will be requested as per the health fitness policy, as per circular (07/2022).
5. Copy of Valid Recognized CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) course or its equivalent as
per circular (14/2022), (or CPR registration confirmation + undertaking letter signed and
stamped by the facility that CPR certificate will be submitted upon completion), unless the
Health care facility has an approval letter issued by the Department of Healthcare
Professions regarding their “Code Blue Team”.
6. An employment letter to be filled, signed and stamped by the employer (the template is in
the “Additional Attachments” document)
7. For General Dentist (supervised), Supervision letter and Undertaking letter from the place
of work signed and stamped by the medical director and the supervisor, showing the
supervisor’s name, scope of practice and license number (Refer to Circular 12/2021)
8. Any other additional documents might be requested.
Notes
• Applications that do not meet the requirements mentioned above will be sent back to the
applicant three times and will be rejected if not provided.
• Please refer to the website of the Department of Healthcare Professions frequently to check for
updates of the requirements.
• In case for expired license, undertaking letter for expired license should be submitted in the
application (form available in Additional Attachments under Guidelines and Useful links).
• A case-by-case assessment may be implemented.
• You can follow-up on the request with your employer representative.

For locum dentists

The following items are required in addition to the previous requirements noted above:

1. A letter of Employment letter signed and stamped by the healthcare facility mentioning the
specific dates of the visit (for e.g. From: DD/MM/YR To: DD/MM/YR).
2. There must be a licensed specialist on a permanent basis with the same specialty for
following up the cases that the locum doctor deals with.
3. QID is not required; refer to circular 14/2015.
4. Work experience certificate for the last two years of experience along with the primary
source verification report of the same.
6.Change Place of Work Process Map

Start

Apply online for change

place of work,
complete and submit
the application with all
the required
documents
Request will return to the
Applicant’s landing page

Request will return to the

Applicant’s landing page

Sent back
Registration Section
with Incomplete
will check the request
comments

Complete

Is the facility
Yes No
licensed?

Registration Section will send

Registration Section will
back the request with a
issue a new
comment that the
Medical License with the
requirements are complete
new facility’s name
pending the facility license

End
Change Place of Work Requirements
Submit an electronic “Apply to Change Place of Work” request through the Registration/Licensing
System on the Department of Healthcare Professions website and upload the below required
documents:
1. Copy of valid passport (If applicable)
2. Copy of valid QID (front and back)
a) For male/female practitioners under employer’s sponsorship, the sponsor should be the new
employer.
b) For female/male practitioners under family sponsorship, a letter of intent from the new
employer, and a No Objection Certificate from the previous employer are required.
3. Copy of facility valid license with list of internal activities of the new healthcare facility.
4. For General Dentist (supervised), Supervision letter and Undertaking letter from the new place of
work signed and stamped by the medical director and the supervisor, showing the supervisor’s
name, scope of practice and license number (Refer to Circular 12/2021).
5. Any other adjustment according to the current laws and regulations in the State of Qatar

Notes
• QID will not be required for “Apply to Change Place of Work” request submitted after evaluation
(before licensing request), however a letter of intent from new employer and a No Objection
Certificate from the previous employer will be required.
• Resignation letter signed and stamped by the practitioner and the medical director/Human
Resource manager can be accepted.
• For locum dentist:
o QID will not be required, however a letter of intent from new employer and a No
Objection Certificate from the previous employer will be required.
o A letter of Employment letter from the new facility signed and stamped by the
healthcare facility mentioning the specific dates of the visit (for e.g. From: DD/MM/YR
To: DD/MM/YR).
o There must be a licensed specialist in the new place of work on a permanent basis with
the same specialty for following up the cases that the locum doctor deals with.
• Original documents/certificates or any other documents required to support the application
might be requested on a case-by-case basis.
• Please refer to the website of the Department of Healthcare Professions frequently to check
the updates of the requirements.
• A case-by-case assessment may be implemented.
• Applications that do not meet the requirements mentioned above will be sent back to the
applicant three times and will be rejected if not provided.
• You can follow-up on the request with your employer representative.
7.Add/Change Scope of Practice Process Map

Start

General Dentist
(Supervised) to General
• General Dentist to Specialist
Dentist
• Additional Scope

Apply online for add/change

scope of practice, complete
and submit the application with
all the required documents
Request will return to the
Applicant s landing page

The application after submission/

payment will go to the Registration s
Section landing page. (in this stage the
status is Under process with DHP

Sent back with Registration Section

Incomplete
comments will check the request

Complete/eligible Not eligible

Application will Application will

be approved be rejected

Registration Section will issue a

new Medical License with the
End
additional/new scope of
practice

*Refer to Circular 11/2021

Add/Change Scope of Practice Requirements
Submit an electronic “Apply to Add/Change Scope of Practice” request through the
Registration/Licensing System on the Department of Healthcare Professions website and upload the
below required documents:
A) For GD (Supervised) to General Dentist (Refer to Circular 12/2021)
1. Copy of valid passport (If applicable)
2. Copy of valid QID (front and back sides).
3. A recent no objection letter from the employer for the change of scope.
4. Copy of valid passing certificate of the qualifying exam (if applicable).
5. Copy of completed Primary Source verification report (If aaplicable).
6. Work experience certificate with the start and end date covering the required years of
experience and showing the supervisors details signed and stamped by the medical director.
7. The assessment reports, reflecting the supervisee clinical performance, with start and end dates
that is covering the cycles of every 6 months training period, signed, and stamped by the
medical director and the supervisor.
8. Logbook signed and stamped by the dentists, medical director and supervisor that includes the
clinical cases performed by the supervised dentist.
9. Recommendation letter from the supervisor.

B) General Dentist to Specialist/Additional Scope:

1. Copy of valid passport (If applicable)
2. Copy of valid QID (front and back sides).
3. A no objection letter from the employer for the addition/change of scope.
4. Copy of additional academic certificates relevant to the new scope.
5. Copy of additional experience certificates (with an issue date) relevant to the new scope (if
applicable).
6. Copy of DHP official approval letter for the non-core privileges.
7. Copy of the completed Primary Source verification report for any additional documents.
8. Copy of facility valid license with list of internal activities of the healthcare facility
9. Cases as per case submission guidelines might be required.
Notes
• Applicants holding post graduate degree not from the approved Specialty qualifications are not
eligible to apply for change scope of practice to Specialist.
• Applications that do not meet the requirements mentioned above will be sent back to the
applicant three times and will be rejected if not provided.
• Any other documents required to support the application that are not mentioned above
must be submitted upon request.
• Please refer to the website of the Department of Healthcare Professions frequently to check
the updates of the requirements.
• Application might be referred to specialized committee and an interview might be required.
• A case-by-case assessment may be implemented.
 • You can follow-up on the request with your employer representative.

8.Certificate of Good Standing Process Map (For DHP licensed

Healthcare Practitioners).

Start

Apply online for certificate of

good standing and complete the
Request will return to the
application with all the required
Applicant s landing page
documents- Refer to the
requirements

The Registration Section Sent back

Fitness to Practice issue Incomplete
will check the request with coments

Complete

Registration Section will issue a COGS will be electronically sent

Letter of Standing (LoS) for to the requested registration End
the applicant authority by email
Certificate of Good Standing (COGS)/Registration Certificate
Requirements
Submit an electronic “Apply for a Certificate of Good Standing” request and upload the below
mentioned required documents (Refer to Circular 3/2022):
1. Copy of valid passport (If applicable)
2. Copy of valid QID (front and back sides).
3. Certificate of good standing from (current / previous) places of work (in Qatar), with recent
issue date/s.
4. Name and email address of the Registration Authority that Department of Healthcare
Professions will submit the certificate to should be filled in the required fields.

Notes
• COGS/Registration certificate will be sent directly from DHP system to the practitioner’s email
ID and the regional/international registration authority email ID as per the practitioner’s
request.
• Copies of COGS will not be sent via post or email (unless requested by the Regulatory Authority).
• In case of verification forms requested by the regulatory authority, Applicant should attach the
form in the COGS application. Once the application is approved, the filled/signed and stamped
form will be available through the link that will be sent to the email ID of the practitioner and
that of the requested authority.
• ‘To Whom it May Concern’ / LOS certificate is issued by DHP only on case-by-case basis.
• Applications that do not meet the requirements mentioned above will be sent back to the
applicant.
• Original documents/certificates or any other documents required to support the application
might be requested on a case-by-case basis.
• Please refer to the website of the Department of Healthcare Professions frequently to check
the updates of the requirements.
• Applications that do not meet the requirements mentioned above will be sent back to the
applicant three times and will be rejected if not provided.
• A case-by-case assessment may be implemented.