[Analysis and reflections of dental qualification examination for oversea dentists in Beijing].
OBJECTIVE
To improve the management of qualification examination for oversea dentists in Beijing based on analysis of examinations during 2000-2013.


METHODS
The information of examinees for qualification examination of oversea dentists during 2000-2013 were collected and analyzed in Beijing.


RESULTS
Among 142 examinees from 21 countries, China Hong Kong and Taiwan region, the pass rate was 48.2% for general dentists and 66.7% for dental specialists. The pass rate was highest among examinees whose native language was English or Chinese.


CONCLUSIONS
For oversea dentists who participate in the qualification examination in Beijing, besides the knowledge and skills, much more attention should be paid to prepare the examination and improve the Chinese or English language ability.
Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology. Beijing 100081, China.E-mail:zhangdong20949@126.com.
Dong
D
Zhang
Shu-ming
SM
Shen
D002681:China; D003815:Dentists; D006723:Hong Kong; D006801:Humans; D007802:Language; D008005:Licensure, Dental