ATTENTION TO: ALL REGISTERED DENTAL PRACTITIONERS

Revised CPE Points System for BCLS

The Singapore Dental Council would like to inform that with effect from Dentist Qualifying Period 01/10/2019 – 30/09/2021 and OHT Qualifying Period 01/10/2020 – 30/09/2022, 6 points will be awarded for BCLS (practical + theory) and 4 points awarded for BCLS (theory).

BCLS certification must be submitted via your PRS account under “Submit CPE claims” -> Category 1C -> Certification.

Dentist: Please note that fulfilment of CPE & BCLS (practical + theory) are mandatory requirements for renewal of dentist PC biennially.

Note: Dentists who are 60 years old and above are only required to fulfil CPE & BCLS (theory).

Dentists who require exemption from BCLS (practical) due to medical reasons must seek prior approval from Council. Please write in to SDC@spb.gov.sg to request for exemption, and attach your doctor’s memo, stating your name, condition and advice for exemption.

OHT: Please note that fulfilment of CPE & BCLS (theory) are mandatory requirements for renewal of OHT PC biennially. 

Note: BCLS (practical) is optional for OHTs. OHTs who have completed BCLS (practical + theory) will be awarded 6 points accordingly.