The Tunisian Ministry of Health and Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research have jointly announced a national competition for the recruitment of 55 resident physicians in dentistry. This competition, published in the Official Gazette of the Tunisian Republic on October 1, 2026, will begin on December 4, 2026, at the Faculty of Dental Medicine in Monastir. The competition will be held through evaluation and exams.
The positions available are distributed across various dental specialties. For the Ministry of Health, there are 45 positions available, including conservative dental treatment (8), oral and maxillofacial surgery (7), orthodontics (6), pediatric dentistry and prevention (6), partial removable prosthetics (5), fixed prosthetics (4), periodontology (3), complete dentures (2), physiology (1), general anatomy (1), dental anatomy (1), and oral and maxillofacial radiology (1).
A 10% quota of the available positions is reserved for general dental practitioners with at least 5 years of experience working for the Ministry of Health. These positions are in oral and maxillofacial surgery, periodontology, pediatric dentistry and prevention, and conservative dental treatment. This opportunity allows experienced practitioners to specialize further.
In addition to positions for the Ministry of Health, 10 positions are available for the Ministry of National Defense. These positions are distributed across various specialties, including fixed prosthetics (2), oral and maxillofacial surgery (1), periodontology (1), orthodontics (1), pediatric dentistry and prevention (1), conservative dental treatment (1), complete dentures (1), partial removable prosthetics (1), and oral and maxillofacial radiology (1).
The registration deadline for this competition is November 4, 2026. Candidates interested in these positions must submit their applications before this date. The competition aims to recruit highly qualified dental professionals to meet the healthcare needs in Tunisia.
The Ministry of Health and Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research have taken steps to ensure a transparent and merit-based selection process. The competition will evaluate candidates based on their qualifications and performance in exams. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work in various dental specialties and contribute to the country's healthcare system.
The recruitment of 55 dental resident physicians is expected to strengthen Tunisia's healthcare system, particularly in the field of dentistry. The competition is a significant step towards addressing the country's dental healthcare needs and providing opportunities for dental professionals to specialize and develop their careers.
Key points
- The competition is open to dental professionals interested in specializing in various dental fields.
- A 10% quota is reserved for experienced general dental practitioners working for the Ministry of Health.
- The registration deadline for the competition is November 4, 2026.
