What Does the SDLE Test?
The Saudi Dental Licensure Examination (SDLE) assesses the knowledge, clinical reasoning and decision-making skills required for safe and effective dental practice in Saudi Arabia. Administered by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS), the examination evaluates whether candidates can apply dental knowledge to clinical situations. Its computer-based, single-best-answer multiple-choice questions include both direct knowledge questions and patient scenarios requiring interpretation, analysis, diagnosis, treatment planning and problem-solving.
The official SDLE blueprint covers major areas of general dental practice, including endodontics, periodontics, restorative dentistry, prosthodontics, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, oral medicine and oral surgery. Candidates are also expected to understand patient safety, infection control, local anesthesia and professional responsibilities. Effective preparation should therefore combine foundational science review with clinically oriented questions about diagnosis, treatment selection, complications and appropriate referral decisions. The SCFHS applicant guide remains the authoritative reference for the examination structure and content.
How to Use This Free SDLE Mock Exam
Start the free 100-question SDLE mock exam directly on this page. The questions are drawn from our broader dental practice question set spanning 29 dental branches, including basic sciences and clinical specialties. Work through the questions in English and select the best answer for each one. No registration or account is required. When you finish, you will receive an instant score, a branch-by-branch performance breakdown and an explanation for every question. This gives you a practical starting point for identifying subjects that need more attention.
Use your results to plan targeted revision rather than focusing only on the total score. Review incorrect answers, read the explanations and revisit the underlying principles before attempting similar questions. For additional practice, explore our free branch-specific question pages, each containing 10 questions across 29 dental branches. This mock exam is an independent educational resource, not an official SDLE practice examination. Its question distribution and scoring do not reproduce the SCFHS blueprint or official scoring system, and your result should not be interpreted as a predicted SDLE score.
A Practical 4-Week SDLE Study Plan
Week 1 – Establish your baseline and review foundational knowledge. Begin with this free 100-question SDLE mock exam and examine your branch-level results. Identify weak subjects and review relevant dental anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology and other foundational principles. Include local anesthesia, infection control, patient safety and professional ethics in your revision. After each study session, answer practice questions and record the concepts you misunderstood. Focus on understanding why the correct option is appropriate and why the alternatives are less suitable.
Week 2 – Strengthen clinical dental subjects. Concentrate on restorative dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics and periodontics. Review common clinical presentations, diagnostic findings, radiographic interpretation, treatment planning and management of complications. Practice questions that require you to distinguish between similar diagnoses or select the most appropriate next step in patient care. Revisit missed questions and use the explanations to identify knowledge gaps.
Week 3 – Expand clinical reasoning across specialties. Review oral medicine, oral surgery, pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, alongside any weaker subjects identified during the previous weeks. Give particular attention to clinical scenarios involving medically compromised patients, dental emergencies, trauma, referrals and treatment decisions. Practice selecting the single best answer rather than merely recognizing familiar terminology. Continue reviewing previously missed questions to reinforce retention.
Week 4 – Consolidate knowledge and refine exam technique. Return to your weakest subjects, review key clinical principles and complete mixed-topic practice sessions. Use question review to distinguish knowledge gaps from errors caused by misreading the stem or overlooking clinical details. Practice maintaining concentration across longer sessions and monitor your time without sacrificing accuracy. Check the latest SCFHS applicant guide for official examination instructions, and use your final revision sessions to reinforce important concepts rather than introducing large amounts of unfamiliar material.
Prepare for the SDLE with the DentistUP App
For more extensive dental exam preparation, DentistUP by Socket Science offers over 10,000 exam-style questions with explanations, more than 260 dental illustrations and an AI tutor to support your studies. The app also provides a study plan built around your selected exam date, helping you organize revision and practice according to your available preparation time. DentistUP supports 10 languages and is available on iOS, Android and the web, allowing you to continue studying across different devices.
Start with the free mock exam on this page to identify your current strengths and weaknesses, then use DentistUP for broader question practice and concept review. Visual learning materials can support revision of anatomy and clinical principles, while the AI tutor provides another way to explore topics that require clarification. A 3-day free trial is available. DentistUP is an independent dental education platform founded by dentist Dr. Celalettin Samyurek. It is not affiliated with SCFHS or Prometric, does not provide official or recalled examination questions, and does not guarantee any examination outcome.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this SDLE mock exam completely free?
Yes. You can complete all 100 questions directly on this page without creating an account or signing up. After finishing, you receive an instant score, a breakdown of your performance by dental branch and an explanation for every question. You can also access free branch-specific practice pages containing 10 questions per branch across 29 dental branches.
Does this practice exam follow the official SDLE format?
It uses multiple-choice questions to support preparation for the SDLE, which is officially conducted as a computer-based examination with four answer options and one best answer per question. However, the official examination contains two blocks of 100 questions, while this free mock has 100 questions in total. Our questions come from an independent dental practice bank and do not reproduce the official examination, its blueprint distribution or its scoring methodology.
Which dental subjects should I study for the SDLE?
According to the SCFHS examination blueprint, important areas include endodontics, periodontics, restorative dentistry, orthodontics and pediatric dentistry, and oral medicine and oral surgery. Preparation should also address related competencies such as local anesthesia, infection control, patient safety and professional ethics. Review foundational sciences where needed to understand clinical concepts. Always consult the latest official SCFHS blueprint when deciding how to prioritize your study time.
Are these official SCFHS or Prometric SDLE questions?
No. This mock exam is independently developed from our dental practice question set. It contains no official, leaked or recalled SDLE examination questions and is not affiliated with or endorsed by SCFHS or Prometric. It is intended to strengthen dental knowledge and clinical reasoning, not to replicate confidential exam content or guarantee a passing result.
How can I continue preparing after completing the free SDLE mock?
Begin by reviewing every incorrect answer and using your branch-level results to identify weak areas. You can then practice with our free subject-specific question pages, which contain 10 questions per branch across 29 dental branches. For broader preparation, the DentistUP app offers more than 10,000 exam-style questions with explanations, over 260 dental illustrations, an AI tutor and an exam-date-based study plan. It supports 10 languages, works on iOS, Android and the web, and includes a 3-day free trial.
DentistUP by Socket Science is an independent educational platform, not affiliated with or endorsed by SCFHS or Prometric; its practice questions are not official or recalled exam questions, and no examination outcome is guaranteed.