The list of room assignments for the May 29, 2023 Dental Hygienist is released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) days before the exams. See room assignments below!

Disclaimer: WhatALife! is not in anyway affiliated with PRC. The information posted in this page is sourced from the official PRC website (www.prc.gov.ph).

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The exams will be conducted in different parts of the Philippines, including NCR. The exam will take place on May 25, 2023 for the written exam and May 26, 2023 for the practical exam.

The exam is administered by the Board of Dentistry headed by its Officer-in-Charge, RODOLFO R. DRAPETE and its members, GLORIA M. BUMANLAG, MELINDA L. GARCIA, MERLIN A. GO and CARLITO D. PARAGAS.

May 2023 Dental Hygienist Licensure Exam

Manila

Manila – Practical

Related Information

What to bring on exam day?

Here are the things to bring during the examination proper:

• Official Receipt of payment of application for examination
• Notice of admission
• One (1) piece metered-stamped window mailing envelope
• Two (2) or more pencils (No. 2)
• Ballpens with black ink only
• One (1) piece long brown envelope
• One (1) piece long transparent/plastic envelope (for keeping your valuables and other allowed items)
• Health Forms (Pursuant to Joint Administrative Order No. 01 (s 2021))
• Negative RT-PCR Test Results,  if applicable, or Certificate of Quarantine or Certificate or copy of Vaccination Card for fully vaccinated examinees to the proctor on the examination day.

What NOT to bring on exam day?

• Books, notes, review materials, and other printed materials containing coded data/information/formula 
• PROGRAMMABLE CALCULATORS, especially CASIO FX991ES and CASIO FX-991ES plus
• CELLULAR PHONES, EARPLUGS, TRANSMITTERS, PORTABLE COMPUTERS, SMART WATCHES, BLUETOOTH and other electronic gadgets/devices which may be used for communication purposes.
• Any type of bag
• Other examination aides not stated

What to wear on exam day?

• For male examinees, a tucked-in white polo shirt with collar (without any seal, logo, or mark) paired with decent pants or slacks.
• For female examinees, a tucked-in white blouse or shirt with collar (without any seal, logo, or mark) paired with decent pants or slacks.

COVID-19 protocols during the exam day

During the PRC licensure exams, the following precautionary health and safety rules must be followed at all times:

• Observe physical distancing of at least two (2) meters between examinees.
• Examinees shall be restricted to their assigned seat;
• Wear face mask (at least 3-ply surgical mask, preferably N95 mask) and face shield at all times; 
• Bring 70% ethyl alcohol for hand disinfection;
• Avoid close contacts like “beso-beso”, hugging, handshake, and directly touching other persons;
• Avoid touching one’s eyes, nose, and mouth;
• When sneezing and/or coughing, facial tissues must be used to wipe the nose and mouth areas. Dispose of used facial tissues properly; and
• Avoid spitting in public, on floors, and along corridors. 

Dentist Licensure Exam Subjects and General Instructions

Good luck future Dental Hygienist! – WhatALife!

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