🇴🇲 OMSB Exam for Dentists in Oman

Complete guide to the Oman Dental Licensing Exam (OMSB): eligibility, format, viva, scoring & attempts.

What is the OMSB Exam?

The OMSB Dental Licensing Exam is organized by the Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB). It consists of 100 multiple-choice questions followed—if you pass the theory—by a mandatory viva (oral) exam. The theory test is a computer-based exam delivered at Prometric centers.

Eligibility & Application

Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry (BDS or equivalent) recognized by OMSB
At least 24 months (2 years) of clinical experience
Register via eDental / OMSB portal (exam scheduling via Prometric)
Upload: passport/ID, degree & transcript, experience certificates, DataFlow PSV, good standing
Pay exam fee (approx. 50 OMR / ~220 USD)
Choose a Prometric test center and confirm your appointment

🧪 OMSB Exam Format & Blueprint

Number of Questions

100

MCQs – single best answer

Exam Duration

2.5 hrs

Computer-Based (Prometric)

Pass Score

60%

Minimum to Qualify

📝 Subject Distribution (100 Qs)

✅ Operative Dentistry – 13%
✅ Oral Medicine & Oral Surgery – 13%
✅ Endodontics – 13%
✅ Prosthodontics – 12%
✅ Periodontics – 12%
✅ Pediatric Dentistry – 12%
✅ Orthodontics – 10%
✅ Special Care Dentistry – 10%
✅ Core Competencies (infection control, ethics, basic sciences) – 5%

Scoring, Results & Viva

Scoring

Pass mark: 60%

Results

Emailed typically within 24 hrs

Attempts

Max 3 attempts/year

On passing theory, a viva exam (often held in Muscat on scheduled dates) is mandatory.

📚 Recommended Resources

Operative, Endodontics, Prosthodontics, Oral Surgery, Periodontics, Pediatrics, Orthodontics, Special Care Dentistry
OMSB-style MCQ banks
Mock exams: 100 Qs / 2.5 hrs
Viva prep: clinical scenarios, medical emergencies, regulations & ethics

🧭 Exam Day Instructions

Arrive at least 30 minutes early at your Prometric center
Bring original passport/ID + exam confirmation
No electronic devices or personal belongings allowed
Answers can be reviewed/changed within exam time

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