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Specialist Restorative Dentistry Prometric Exam

RES5221 is the DHA code for the Specialist Restorative Dentistry Prometric exam, and its published blueprint splits the paper across 11 areas: esthetic considerations, basic implantology, endodontically treated teeth, complete removable prosthodontics, dental anatomy and occlusion, fixed prosthodontics, fixed prosthodontics, removable partial prosthodontics, applied dental occlusion, ethics and professionalism and infection control and patient safety. That list is the syllabus — questions are written to those headings from 10 named reference texts, so revision that ignores it is revision spent on the wrong material.

Exam Guidelines by Prometric and Pearson VUE

Exam summary, coverage areas and references

Duration
3 hrs
Questions
150
Exam Code
RES5221
Exam Fee
USD 280
approx. AED 1,028
Pass Score
60%

Exam Coverage

  • Esthetic Considerations
  • Basic Implantology
  • Endodontically Treated Teeth
  • Complete Removable Prosthodontics
  • Dental Anatomy and Occlusion
  • Fixed Prosthodontics
  • Fixed Prosthodontics
  • Removable Partial Prosthodontics
  • Applied Dental Occlusion
  • Ethics and Professionalism
  • Infection Control and Patient safety
Recommended references (10)
  1. 1. "Preservation and Restoration of Tooth Structure" 2nd Edition Graham J. Mount, W. R. Hume. To Knowledge Books and Software, Australia.
  2. 2. “Local Anesthesia in Dentistry" P. Robinson, T.R. Pitt Ford, F. McDonald, Buttermouth-Heinemann, 2000.
  3. 3. “Fundamentals of Operative Dentistry - A contemporary Approach" 3rd Edition, Edited by: J.B. Summitt, J.W. Robbins, T.J. Hilton, R.S. Schwartz. Quintessence Books, Q. Publishing Co. Inc.
  4. 4. “Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology" 4th Edition, Eric Whaites. Churchill Livingstone 2007.
  5. 5. “Clinical Aspects of Dental Materials" Marcia Gladwin, Michael Bagby, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins 2000. Baltimore, Maryland.
  6. 6. Contemporary Fixed Prosthodontics" 3rd edition, S.F Rosenstiel, M.F. Land, J. Fujimoto Mosby, Inc. 2001.
  7. 7. “Failure in the Restored Dentition, Management and Treatment" M.D. Wise. Quintessence Publishing Co.Ltd. London, 1995.
  8. 8. “Fundamentals of Fixed Prosthodontics" 3rd Edition. H.T. Shillingburg, S. Hobo, LD.Whitsett, R. Jacobi, S.E Bracket. Quintessence Publishing, Chicago.
  9. 9. “Applied Occlusion" 2nd Edition. R. Wassel, A. Naru, J. Steele, F. Nohl. Quintessence Publishing London.
  10. 10. 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 Essentials of Patient Safety, SCHS, Latest Edition.

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About the Specialist Restorative Dentistry Prometric Exam (RES5221)

RES5221 is the DHA code for the Specialist Restorative Dentistry Prometric exam, and its published blueprint splits the paper across 11 areas: esthetic considerations, basic implantology, endodontically treated teeth, complete removable prosthodontics, dental anatomy and occlusion, fixed prosthodontics, fixed prosthodontics, removable partial prosthodontics, applied dental occlusion, ethics and professionalism and infection control and patient safety. That list is the syllabus — questions are written to those headings from 10 named reference texts, so revision that ignores it is revision spent on the wrong material.

The sitting is 150 multiple-choice questions in 3 hours — about 1.2 minutes per question — delivered on computer at a Prometric test centre. The 60% pass mark works out at roughly 90 correct answers out of 150. Nothing is deducted for a wrong answer, so an unanswered question is the only guaranteed zero on the paper.

The paper is sat by dentists applying for a licence under the Specialist Restorative Dentistry professional title. Specialist is a graded title: the regulator checks your specialty certificate and post-qualification years against its classification table, and a mismatch there is refused on classification rather than on the paper. In practice the exam is rarely the bottleneck: the regulator has to accept your qualification and experience, and Dataflow has to return primary source verification, before a booking slot exists at all. Start that paperwork alongside your revision rather than after it.

This bank holds 200 explained questions cut to the same headings as the RES5221 outline, each with written reasoning that also rules out the distractors. Retries are unlimited, and the timed mocks run at the real 150-question, 3-hour, 60%-to-pass settings — so the first time you sit this paper at full pace is not the morning it counts.

One body of content, seven regulators. DHA in Dubai, MOHAP across the UAE, SCFHS in Saudi Arabia, QCHP in Qatar, NHRA in Bahrain and OMSB in Oman all license the Specialist Restorative Dentistry title off a Prometric-delivered MCQ paper, and the overlap between them is substantial. DOH runs its sitting through Pearson VUE instead. What differs is the pass mark, the classification tier they will grade you into, and how many attempts they allow — not the medicine.

Specialist Restorative Dentistry exam — frequently asked questions

What does exam code RES5221 cover?

RES5221 is the Specialist Restorative Dentistry Prometric paper. The code appears on your eligibility approval and on the Prometric booking screen — quote it when you book, because neighbouring grades of the same profession have their own codes and their own papers.

How many questions is the Specialist Restorative Dentistry exam, and how long do I get?

150 questions in 3 hours, which is about 1.2 minutes each. It is computer-based at a Prometric centre, and you can flag and revisit questions before you submit.

What is the pass mark for RES5221?

60% under the DHA guideline — roughly 90 correct answers out of 150. Nothing is deducted for wrong answers, so leave nothing blank. Other Gulf regulators publish their own thresholds for the same content, so confirm the figure with the authority you are applying to.

Which topics carry the marks in the Specialist Restorative Dentistry exam?

The published blueprint names 11 areas: Esthetic Considerations, Basic Implantology, Endodontically Treated Teeth, Complete Removable Prosthodontics, Dental Anatomy and Occlusion, Fixed Prosthodontics, Fixed Prosthodontics, Removable Partial Prosthodontics, Applied Dental Occlusion, Ethics and Professionalism and Infection Control and Patient safety. Our chapters use the same headings, so a weak chapter score points straight at the blueprint area to revisit.

Do I need a separate exam for each Gulf authority?

No. DHA, MOHAP, SCFHS, QCHP, NHRA and OMSB each license the Specialist Restorative Dentistry title off a Prometric-delivered MCQ paper built on the same content. DOH runs its sitting through Pearson VUE instead. What changes between them is the pass mark, the classification tier and the attempt limit — so one body of preparation carries across, but each application is its own file.

What does it cost to sit RES5221?

DHA's exam guideline prices this sitting at USD 280, which is roughly AED 1,028 at the dirham peg. That is the test fee alone: the regulator's application charge and Dataflow verification are billed separately, and other Gulf authorities set their own amounts for the same paper.

How much experience does the Specialist grade need?

It depends on the regulator. For the Specialist classification this paper belongs to: DHA asks for 3 years in specialty after board qualification; MOHAP asks for 3 years in specialty post-board; DOH asks for 5 years post-qualification (3 in specialty); SCFHS asks for 4 years post-qualification (2 in specialty); QCHP asks for 3 years in specialty after board qualification; NHRA asks for 3 years in specialty post-board; OMSB asks for 3 years in specialty post-board. Each authority counts those years against its own classification table, and they have to be backed by experience letters that survive Dataflow verification.

What do I need before I can book RES5221?

An eligibility approval from the regulator — your qualification and experience accepted against its classification rules — plus Dataflow primary source verification returned on your degree, licence and experience letters. The booking window opens after that, not before, which is why the paperwork should run in parallel with your revision.

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Authorities that license this title

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Experience each regulator asks for at the Specialist grade
RegulatorMinimum experience
DHA3 years in specialty after board qualification
MOHAP3 years in specialty post-board
DOH5 years post-qualification (3 in specialty)
SCFHS4 years post-qualification (2 in specialty)
QCHP3 years in specialty after board qualification
NHRA3 years in specialty post-board
OMSB3 years in specialty post-board

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