Extension of Temporary Registration

For temporary registration which has been granted less than 3 years, should there be a need for extension, employer/registered dentist may login to the Professional Registration System (PRS) to apply for extension one month before expiration of the current temporary registration. This online application will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Under Section 29 of the Dental Registration Act, registered dentists are required to hold a valid practising certificate in order to practise dentistry in Singapore.

Please find instructions attached.

Documents Required

1. Passport Size Photo [400 x 514 pixels]

2. Letter of Appointment

3. Letter of Undertaking (To be completed by employer and submitted by registered dentist)

4. Work scope performed by registered dentist (obtain a copy from employer and submit by registered dentist)

5. Research proposal and IRB's approval

Fees Payable:

Extension fee $65 (non-refundable)

Pro-rated practicing certificate (PC) fee of $800.00 for 2 years or part thereof.

Mode of payment

The fee may be paid through online e-payment (Visa/Mastercard/iBanking).

Processing time

At least 2 months (except for post-graduate students: processing time is approximately 2 weeks) starting from date when all necessary documents are received