Name of the Organization : State of Israel Ministry of Health
Type of Facility : Apply for Licensing of Dentistry
Country : Israel
Official Website : https://www.gov.il/he/departments/ministry_of_health/govil-landing-page
Apply for Licensing of Dentistry :
A person who wishes to receive a license to practice as a Dentist in Israel must successfully complete the government licensing examinations in this profession (both graduates of Israeli institutions and graduates of overseas institutions).
Related : State of Israel Ministry of Health Registration in the Registry of Nurses and Receipt of a Licensing : www.statusin.org/5577.html
Procedure :
** Submission of an application for a license by the applicant, with the required documents attached
** Assessment of the applicant’s eligibility to take the examination
** Theoretical examination and practical examination
** Temporary permit and Permanent license
Submitting an application for a license :
** The request must be sent, along with the required documents, by registered mail to the Medical Professions Licensing Department, Ministry of Health, as detail at “Service Details” below.
** Assessment of the applicant’s eligibility to take the examination
** The documents are assessed by the Medical Professions Licensing Department. Certification of the applicant’s eligibility to take the examination will be sent to the Dental Health Department, which in turn will send the applicant notification inviting him to the examination, as per the address available at the department.
Examination Fee :
** The fee for the phase A examination is NIS 448, and the fee for the phase B examination is NIS 721.
** A copy of the fee slip should be sent by fax or email, and the slip should be handed over on the day of the examination.
** In the theoretical examination, the applicant may choose to take the examination in Hebrew or Arabic. Translations into other languages may also be possible.
** A letter specifying the result of the examination (pass or fail), and the applicant’s eligibility to receive a license, will be sent to his home.
Inquiries can be made to the Dental Health Department :
** Appeal against examination resuls
** Appeal Against Examination Results
** A person who wishes to appeal against the examination results is entitled to do so
Required Documents :
** Questionnaire for health care professionals in two copies
** passport photographs.
** photocopies of your identification card, including the attachment showing your address. Tourists : Photocopy of your passport with a valid Israeli visa.
** Application form for examination, in two copies.
** Final dentistry diploma from a recognized university, or alternatively, university confirmation of completion of studies and of fulfillment of all obligations to the university to be eligible for a degree in dentistry, which will be awarded at a certain time.
** Official confirmation of the studies start and completion dates.
About Us :
The Ministry of Health bears national responsibility for ensuring the health of the population of Israel. The ministry determines the policy on matters of health and medical services, and is in charge of planning, supervision and control, licensing and coordination of the health system’s service