PRC: Adventist University grad tops May 2026 licensure exam for dentists

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) said796 out of 896 examinees passed the May 2026 licensure examination conducted by the Board of Dentistry in N.C.R., Baguio, Cebu, and Davao.

A graduate of the Adventist University of the Philippines, Nicole Pastor Joaquin, topped the exam with a rating of 90.57%.

Following closely was a graduate of the University of the Philippines-Manila, Jessica Via Legaspi Sta. Maria, with a rating of 90.27%.

At third place is Shanti Marrion Go Nicolas of the Cebu Doctors University, with a rating of 89.93%.

Click here for the full list of successful examinees who garnered the top 10 highest scores.

Click here for the list of top-performing schools.

Click here for the full list of successful passers.

Starting July 8, 2026, the registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Cards (ID) and Certificates of Registration will be conducted online.

Successful passers are asked to visit the official PRC website at www.prc.gov.ph to register.

Successful examinees must personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.

They must bring the following on their chosen day of registration:

1. A screenshot of your system-generated Registration Form

2. A valid government-issued ID

-Paraluman News/Graphics by Madelene Pagkatotohan