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Before applying, please ensure review the List of Qualifications Approved by the Council.

Documents to be submitted for registration:

No	List Of Documents
1	Completed Form 19 of the Dental Regulations 2021
2	Completed Personal Declaration Form
3	*Certified True Copy of a Post-Graduate Specialist Qualification
4	Two (2) recent colour passport-size photographs (instamatic photos are not accepted; ensure appropriate attire)
5	*Proof of payment (e.g. NSR Certificate or official proof of NSR registration payment)
Additional Required Documents for Dental Practitioner with Previous Working Experience
6	*Certified copy of Registration Certificate from a dental regulatory body
7	Recent Letter of Good Standing from Dental Regulatory Body: to be sent directly to Malaysian Dental Council

*Copy of document must be certified by Public Officer in administrative and professional posts with Grade 9 and above.

Additional Supporting Documents for Non-Listed Qualifications

Applicants need to submit the following for further evaluation:

No	List Of Documents
1	Curriculum vitae (CV) of the applicant CV must contain details of: Working experience in academia or in clinical practice in the specialty (including duration) Experience in undergraduate teaching and learning (including subjects and duration of teaching) Experience in any postgraduate teaching in dentistry at level 7 (master) and level 8 (doctorate) MQF List of publications in dental or health sciences journal Experience in supervising research at the undergraduate or postgraduate level
2	Evidence of specialist work experience (e.g: employment/appointment letters, logbooks, or detailed clinical/technical records)
3	Supporting letter from current employer (if applicable)
4	Recommendation letter from a registered specialist in the same specialty applied
5	Programme book containing information on the: duration of training mode of training training module/component student learning time for the programme percentage of clinical training curriculum of the program of study scope of training, assessment, and clinical requirements thesis/dissertation assessment, and clinical requirements
6	Proof that qualification is registrable as a specialist in the awarding country (Provide supporting documents from university or regulatory body).
7	Case portfolio/ logbook of treatment after graduation (refer to secretariat of each specialty for format for each specialty) Submit four (4) case portfolios, which can be from during or post-specialty training. The cases submitted must reflect complexity at specialist level, or, a letter of endorsement of clinical skill as a specialist from a registered specialist in the same field in the Specialist Division of the Dental Register is accepted.

Submission Guidelines:

Pre-Application Submission:

Submit your application online through this link Click here

Hardcopy Submission:
Send all physical documents by hand or courier to:

The Dental Registrar
Malaysian Dental Council

Ministry of Health Malaysia
Level 5, Menara PERKESO Putrajaya
No 6, Lebuh Wawasan, Presint 2
62100 Putrajaya, Wilayah Perseketuan Putrajaya

3. Application Deadlines and Evaluation:

Application is complete only when all hardcopy documents are received at least one (1) week before the Dental Specialists’ Evaluation Committee (DSEC) scheduled meeting. Late

submissions will be brought forward to the next meeting.

DSEC Meeting	Tentative Date
DSEC Bil. 1/2026	9 Februari 2026 (Monday)
DSEC Bil. 2/2026	12 Mei 2026 (Tuesday)
DSEC Bil. 3/2026	11 Ogos 2026 (Tuesday)
DSEC Bil. 4/2026	6 Oktober 2026 (Tuesday)
DSEC Bil. 5/2026 (Khas)	10 November 2026(Tuesday)

* Meeting dates are subject to change depending on the availability of the committee members.

4. Evaluation process:

All complete applications will be reviewed by the Dental Specialists’ Evaluation Committee (DSEC) during its scheduled meetings. The outcome of the evaluation will be communicated

via email from the Secretariat and accompanied by an official letter, where applicable.

A. Eligible Categories
As specified in the Guidelines for Application of Temporary Practising Certificates (Dental Act 2018), a Temporary Practising Certificate (TPC) as a Dental Specialist may
be granted to a practitioner in the following categories:

Categories of TPC
A	Exchange practitioner in the public sector
B	Academic staff in the Institution of Higher Education (IHE)
C	External examiner invited by IHE
D	Practitioner attending a hands-on clinical course
E	Practitioner employed in private healthcare facilities (spouse of Malaysian or permanent residents)
F	Expert engaged in the transfer of skills and knowledge
G	Contract and collaborating practitioner in private IHE to conduct dental clinical research

B. Submission of Applications

1. General Instructions

All applications/submissions must be made through the employer or sponsor.
Individual applications will not be processed and will be rejected.
Only applications submitted via the designated Google Application Form (Category B) or email (Categories A, C–G) will be processed. Hardcopy submissions will not be accepted.

2. Category B-Academic Staff in Institutions of Higher Education (IHE)

Applications for Category B must be submitted via the designated Google Application Form according to the specialty applied for. The form will be made available in accordance with the DSEC meeting schedule, allowing sufficient time for review prior to the meeting.

DSEC Schedule for 2026:

No	Google Application form		Remarks	Tentative DSEC Meeting Date
1	Opening Date	Closing Date	Remarks	*9.2.2026
2	8.12.2025	22.12.2025	Extended period in view of the year-end holidays*	*12.5.2026
3	9.3.2026	27.3.2026	Extended period in view of the Hari Raya holidays*	*11.8.2026
4	12.6.2026	26.6.2026		*6.10.2026
5	14.8.2026	28.8.2026

*Subject to change.

Please select the designated Google Application Form according to the specialty from the list below:

	Specialty
1	Dental Public Health (DPH)
2	Endodontics (END)
3	Forensic Odontology (FOD)
4	Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (OMR)
5	Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS)
6	Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine/Oral Medicine/Oral Pathology (OPOM)
7	Orthodontics (ORT)
8	Paediatric Dentistry (PAE)
9	Periodontics (PER)
10	Prosthodontics (PRO)
11	Restorative Dentistry (RES)
12	Special Care Dentistry (SCD)

Important Notes – Category B:

Applicants may submit their application only when the online link is active
Applications will only be processed after the online submission has been completed in full.
Applicants who miss the closing date may submit their application during the next available opening period.

3. Categories A, C, D, E, F, and G

Applications for these categories must be submitted via email to:

secretarymdc@moh.gov.my

Applicants are required to furnish all requirements for the Temporary Practising Certificate (TPC) for a Dental Specialist, as stipulated in the Guideline for Application of Temporary Practising Certificate (TPC) under the Dental Act 2018

All applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the relevant Dental Specialty Subcommittee (DSSC). The Dental Specialists’ Evaluation Committee (DSEC) will provide evaluation recommendations to support the decision of the Dental Registrar.

Date of Last Updated : 12 March 2026