The Tunisian Ministries of Health and Higher Education have announced a national competition for the recruitment of 55 resident physicians in dentistry. This initiative, published in the Official Gazette of the Tunisian Republic on October 1, 2026, aims to strengthen the country's dental healthcare services. The competition, set to begin on December 4, 2026, will be held at the Faculty of Dental Medicine in Monastir.
The competition offers 45 positions for the Ministry of Health, distributed across several dental specialties. These include conservative dentistry (8 positions), oral surgery (7 positions), orthodontics (6 positions), pediatric dentistry and prevention (6 positions), removable partial dentures (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).
A 10% quota, out of the total positions available, is reserved for general dental practitioners with at least 5 years of experience working under the Ministry of Health. This preferential treatment applies to specialties such as oral surgery, periodontology, pediatric dentistry and prevention, and conservative dentistry, each with one position available.
In addition to the positions offered by the Ministry of Health, the competition also includes 10 positions for the Ministry of National Defense. These positions are distributed across various specialties, including fixed prosthodontics (2 positions), oral surgery (1 position), periodontology (1 position), orthodontics (1 position), pediatric dentistry and prevention (1 position), conservative dentistry (1 position), complete dentures (1 position), removable partial dentures (1 position), and oral and maxillofacial radiology (1 position).
The registration deadline for the competition is November 4, 2026. Candidates interested in participating must submit their applications before this date. The competition will consist of a written examination and an oral interview, with details to be announced at a later date.
This recruitment drive is part of the Tunisian government's efforts to improve the country's healthcare services, particularly in the field of dentistry. The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Higher Education aim to address the shortage of dental specialists and provide better healthcare to the population.
The competition for 55 dental resident physicians is a significant opportunity for young dentists in Tunisia to pursue their careers in specialized fields. It also reflects the government's commitment to investing in human resources to strengthen the healthcare system.
Key points
- The competition offers 45 positions for the Ministry of Health and 10 positions for the Ministry of National Defense.
- A 10% quota is reserved for general dental practitioners with at least 5 years of experience working under the Ministry of Health.
- The registration deadline for the competition is November 4, 2026.
