Eligibility & Pathway
The National Dental Board progression is governed by strict scoring thresholds. Candidates must satisfy prerequisites at each level to unlock subsequent examinations and institutional matching.
Level 01
Exam One
Entry
● Unlocked
Level 02
Exam Two
70%
○ Locked
Level 03
Exam Three
75%
○ Locked
Level 04
Exam Four
80%
○ Locked
Match
Residency
85%
○ Locked
* Note: Attaining a threshold score grants eligibility to apply. Final residency selection depends on institutional capacity, matching protocols, and interview outcomes at partner hospitals including King Saud Dental University Hospital and King Abdelaziz Dental Center.
Pathway Eligibility Checker
Verification of clinical readiness benchmarks and institutional matching prerequisites.
Candidates must achieve the specified score thresholds to unlock subsequent examination parts. Residency application eligibility is strictly reserved for high-performance outcomes above 85%.
Notice: Final residency selection depends on institutional requirements, successful document uploads, and professional interviews.
EXAM 01
70%
Baseline qualification. Successful registration unlocks clinical diagnostic stages.
UNLOCKED
EXAM 03
80%
Professional licensing benchmark for candidates approaching final certification.
LOCKED
EXAM 02
75%
Mastery threshold for core clinical concepts and advanced part registration.
LOCKED
EXAM 04
85%
Residency matching threshold for King Saud and King Abdelaziz Dental Universities.
LOCKED