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Dental Council - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

1. Where do you apply for Dental Registration in The Bahamas?
You can obtain an application form and the list of required documents (here)or by writing to:
The Bahamas Dental Council
P.O. Box N-3345
Nassau, The Bahamas
 

2. What are the requirements for Dental Registration in The Bahamas?
See Dental Council registration application requirements list.
 

3. What Dental schools are accepted for Registration?
Most dental schools from the following regions are accepted for registration in The Bahamas: The U.S., United Kingdom, Canada and University of the West Indies.
 

4. Where do you apply for Government-employment?
Address applications to:

The Permanent Secretary

Att: Director of Oral Health
Ministry of Health
P.O. Box N-3729
Nassau, The Bahamas
 

5. Does The Bahamas require you to sit a Board exam?
The Dental Council requires all applicants from schools outside of the following regions: U.S., United Kingdom, or Canada to sit a Board Exam in order to be registered & licensed. The exam is held in June of each year and the cost is $1,500.00. 
 

6. Can a non-national apply for registration and employment in The Bahamas?
Yes, if the requirements for registration by the Council are met along with the requirements of the Department of Immigration.
 

7. What is the address for the Department of Immigration?
Department of Immigration
P.O. Box N-831
Nassau, The Bahamas
 

8. Is there a Dental Association and what is the address?
Yes. The address is: The Bahamas Dental Association
P.O. Box N-8186
Nassau, The Bahamas
 

9. Does the Dental Council require CDE credits?
The Council requires each licensed practitioner to complete at least 30 credits every 2 years.
 

10. Is there an application or registration fee?
There is no application fee; but once your application is approved for registration, a registration fee of $100.00 and an annual licence fee of $400.00 is required.

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