In order to practise as a dentist in the city, you must hold a licence from the Department of Health Affairs (DASA). For salaried practice, please contact the Employment Office.
Understanding the process
Only Monegasque nationals are permitted to hold a licence to work as a private dental practitioner (with their own practice) in the Principality.
Under Act no. 1.434 of 08 November 2016 pertaining to the dentistry anyone wishing to practise dentistry must hold diplomas, certificates or qualifications:
- Either allowing them to practise on French territory
- Or issued by a European Union Member State or party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and recognised as equivalent in accordance with the provisions of European Directive 2005/36/EC
- Or recognised as equivalent by the qualifications recognition commission (articles 8 and 9 of the Ministerial Decree no.2017-297 of 9 May 2017)
The senior partner in a dental practice may employ two associate dentists on a salaried basis. Associate dentists are only permitted to work in the same field of dentistry as their employer.
A dentist may also provide occasional services at a dental practice, in accordance with Article 15.
There are different rules for dentists working at Princess Grace Hospital (CHPG).
All applications for licences to practise dentistry are submitted to the Ordre des Chirurgiens-dentistes (the Monegasque Dental Association) for review.
The licence to practise as a senior dental practitioner or an associate dentist is granted by Ministerial Decree, published in the Journal de Monaco.
A senior dental practitioner or an associate dentist may be replaced by:
- Another dentist who meets the conditions set down in Article 2
- A dental student who has "passed the fifth year examination in France" , for a period of up to three consecutive months (Articles 1 and 2 of the Ministerial Decree no.2017-297 of 9 May 2017)
The locum practises under the same status as the dentist they are replacing.
See Articles 1 to 6 of Sovereign Ordinance no. 6.388 of 9 May 2017.
Provided they hold a “diploma in specialised studies, a certificate in advanced clinical studies, or other recognised specialist knowledge based on training and professional experience”, a dentist may practise in one of the following fields:
- Dentofacial orthopaedics (orthodontics)
- Oral medicine
- Oral surgery
In these cases, the dental specialist may practise only in the discipline for which they are qualified.
If you intend to practise privately, you must write to the Director of Health Affairs to request a licence, enclosing the following documents with your application:
- A copy of the identity document
- An extract from criminal records dated of less than 3 months
- The duly completed and signed information sheet:
- A CV
- A copy of diplomas:
- If the diploma was awarded by a European Union Member State or party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area: a copy of the "statement of comparability" of European recognition of the diploma issued by the authorities of the country concerned (in accordance with the provisions of European Directive 2005/36/EC)
- To practise as a dental specialist: the diploma in specialised studies and, if applicable, a certificate of European recognition
- A valid professional indemnity insurance certificate
- A copy of valid registration with the relevant professional organisation, if the country in which you are currently practising has such an organisation
- A copy of ADELI or RPPS registration if you are currently practising in France
In addition to completing the necessary formalities with the Employment Office to obtain a work permit, your employer (the senior partner in the dental practice) must submit an application to the Director of Health Affairs along with your documents, including:
- A copy of the identity document
- An extract from criminal records dated of less than 3 months
- The duly completed and signed information sheet:
- A CV
- • A copy of diplomas:
- If the diploma was awarded by a European Union Member State or party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area: a copy of the "statement of comparability" of European recognition of the diploma issued by the authorities of the country concerned (in accordance with the provisions of European Directive 2005/36/EC)
- To practise as a dental specialist: the diploma in specialised studies and, if applicable, a certificate of European recognition
- A copy of valid registration with the relevant professional organisation, if the country in which you are currently practising has such an organisation
- A copy of ADELI or RPPS registration if you are currently practising in France
The dentist you will be replacing must write to the Director of Health Affairs to request a licence, indicating the dates and duration for which you will be working and enclosing a copy of your documents, including:
- A copy of the identity document
- An extract from criminal records dated of less than 3 months
- The duly completed and signed information sheet:
- A CV
- A copy of diplomas
- If the diploma was awarded by a European Union Member State or party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area: a copy of the "statement of comparability" of European recognition of the diploma issued by the authorities of the country concerned (in accordance with the provisions of European Directive 2005/36/EC)
- To practise as a dental specialist: the diploma in specialised studies and, if applicable, a certificate of European recognition
- If you will be practising privately, a valid professional indemnity insurance certificate
- A copy of valid registration with the relevant professional organisation, if the country in which you are currently practising has such an organisation
- A copy of ADELI or RPPS registration if you are currently practising in France
The completed application file can be sent by post (48, bd d’Italie – Le Puccini) or by email (dass@gouv.mc)
Replacement requests must be submitted by the senior partner.
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Administrative contact
Le Puccini
48 boulevard d'Italie
MC 98000 MONACO
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from 8.30am to 5.30pm from Monday to Friday
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Administrative contact
Le Puccini
48 boulevard d'Italie
MC 98000 MONACO
Opening hours :
from 8.30am to 5.30pm from Monday to Friday
Phone :
Fax :