The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Tunisia have jointly announced a national competition for the recruitment of 55 resident physicians in the specialty of dentistry. This competition, which will be held through evaluation and exams, is set to begin on December 4, 2026, at the Faculty of Dental Medicine in Monastir. The competition aims to fill various positions across different dental specialties.
The positions available for the competition include 45 resident physicians in dentistry for the Ministry of Health, distributed across several specialties. These include conservative dental treatment (8 positions), oral and maxillofacial surgery (7 positions), orthodontics (6 positions), pediatric dentistry and prevention (6 positions), partial removable prosthodontics (5 positions), fixed prosthodontics (4 positions), periodontology (3 positions), complete dentures (2 positions), physiology (1 position), general anatomy (1 position), dental anatomy (1 position), and oral and maxillofacial radiology (1 position).
In addition to the positions for the Ministry of Health, 10 resident positions in dentistry are also available for the Ministry of National Defense. These positions are distributed across various specialties, including fixed prosthodontics (2 positions), oral and maxillofacial surgery (1 position), periodontology (1 position), orthodontics (1 position), pediatric dentistry and prevention (1 position), conservative dental treatment (1 position), complete dentures (1 position), partial removable prosthodontics (1 position), and oral and maxillofacial radiology (1 position).
The competition is also open to general dental practitioners who are direct employees of the Ministry of Health with at least 5 years of seniority. A total of 10% of the available positions, across various specialties, are reserved for this category. The specialties include oral and maxillofacial surgery, periodontology, pediatric dentistry and prevention, and conservative dental treatment.
The registration period for the competition will close on November 4, 2026. Candidates interested in participating in the competition can apply within this timeframe. The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research have called on all eligible candidates to participate in this national competition.
The competition will be held at the Faculty of Dental Medicine in Monastir, starting from December 4, 2026. Candidates will undergo evaluation and exams as part of the selection process. The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research have urged all candidates to prepare well for the competition.
The announcement of the national competition for 55 dental resident physicians is part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen the healthcare system in Tunisia. The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research are working together to ensure that the country's healthcare needs are met through the recruitment of qualified professionals.
Key points
- The competition aims to recruit 55 resident physicians in dentistry across various specialties for the Ministry of Health and Ministry of National Defense.
- 10% of available positions are reserved for general dental practitioners who are direct employees of the Ministry of Health with at least 5 years of seniority.
- The registration period for the competition will close on November 4, 2026.
