The Tunisian Ministry of Health and Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research have jointly announced a competition for the recruitment of 55 dental residents. This initiative, published in the Official Gazette of the Tunisian Republic on October 1, 2026, aims to fill various dental specialties. The competition, which begins on December 4, 2026, will be held at the Faculty of Dental Medicine in Monastir.
The positions are distributed across several specialties, with 45 positions allocated to the Ministry of Health. 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 45 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 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 open to dental specialists who meet specific criteria. Notably, 10% of the positions (approximately 5-6 positions) are reserved for general dental practitioners with at least 5 years of experience working under the Ministry of Health. These positions are available in oral and maxillofacial surgery, periodontology, pediatric dentistry and prevention, and conservative dental treatment.
The registration period for the competition closes on November 4, 2026. Candidates interested in these positions must submit their applications before this deadline. The competition will consist of a written examination and an interview, with details to be announced at a later date.
This recruitment effort aims to strengthen the dental workforce in Tunisia's public healthcare sector. The Ministry of Health and Ministry of Higher Education hope to attract highly qualified dental professionals to improve healthcare services across the country.
The announcement of this competition has been well-received by the dental community in Tunisia. Many dental professionals have expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity to join the public healthcare sector and contribute to improving oral health services.
Key points
- The competition for 55 dental resident positions is open to dental specialists with various qualifications.
- 10% of positions are reserved for general dental practitioners with at least 5 years of experience.
- The registration period for the competition closes on November 4, 2026.
