In order to renew your PC, you are required to fulfil the CPE, BCLS and ESAE requirements and have no outstanding fines for not voting at the SDC’s election (applicable to fully registered division I dentists only).

(i) CPE requirements:

For more information on CPE, BCLS and ESAE requirements.

(ii) BCLS requirements: 
Dentists are required to fulfil BCLS (practical + theory) for renewal of PC biennially. Dentists who are 55 years old and above are only required to fulfil BCLS (theory). Dentists who are below 55 years old but require exemption from BCLS (practical) due to medical reasons must seek prior approval from the SDC. 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. Requests for exemption will be assessed and granted on a case-by-case basis. 4 core points will be awarded for BCLS (theory) and 6 core points will be awarded for BCLS (theory + practical). 

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Council has granted special considerations to allow all dentists to only fulfil BCLS (theory) for Qualifying Period (QP) 01/10/2019 – 30/09/2021 and 01/10/2021 – 30/09/2023. 

(iii) ESAE Requirements:
Dentists are required to fulfil ESAE for renewal of PC biennially. The on-line ESAE will be administered in the form of on-line self-learning module. 5 core points will be awarded upon completion of the module and passing  a quiz with a passing mark of 80%

(iv) Voting requirements:
Please note that dentists will not be eligible to renew their PC if they have outstanding fine(s) incurred as a result of failure to vote at any SDC election. We wish to highlight that voting is compulsory for all fully registered dentists under section 5 of the Dental Registration Act (Cap 76).