Guide
How to check a dentist is registered in Malaysia
Why registration matters, how to search MHPS step by step, the practising certificate on the clinic wall, checking a specialist, and who to contact.
Compiled from MOH and MDC sources; not reviewed by a dentist; not medical advice. Government charges shown are from MOH documents and may change — confirm with the clinic.
Why registration matters
Dentists in Malaysia are registered with the Malaysian Dental Council (MDC) and must hold an Annual Practising Certificate (APC). The APC is renewed every year through the Ministry of Health's MHPS system, and applications for the next year are due by 1 November.
Treatment by unregistered people carries real risk. The Ministry of Health's SOP on fake braces fitted by illegal practitioners lists infections such as hepatitis and HIV through cross-infection, as well as damage to the teeth and gums. See braces at MOH clinics.
How to search MHPS step by step
- Open the Malaysian Healthcare Practitioners System (MHPS), linked under sources below.
- Choose Malaysian Dental Council. For a dental therapist, choose the Dental Therapist Board instead.
- Choose the state.
- Search by registration number, name or premise.
If you cannot find the person, ask the clinic for their registration number, or contact the MDC.
Look for the APC on the wall
Under the Dental Act 2018, section 42, a practitioner's APC must be displayed at each address where they practise. As the APC is renewed every year, check that the one on display is for the current year.
Checking a specialist
The MDC recognises 12 dental specialties (as at 7 April 2025), including orthodontics. If someone presents themselves as a specialist, for example for braces, check their registration on MHPS.
Report concerns
Malaysian Dental Council:
- Email: mdc@moh.gov.my
- Phone (calls only): 011-58689100
What the "In KKM list" mark on this site means
On this directory, a clinic marked "In KKM list" matched the KKM list of registered private dental clinics dated 30 Sep 2023. It shows that the clinic was on that list. It does not confirm that the clinic or its dentists are registered today, so check MHPS as well.
Common questions
How do I check if a dentist is registered in Malaysia?
Use the MHPS system: choose the Malaysian Dental Council, then the state, then search by registration number, name or premise.
What is an APC?
The Annual Practising Certificate. Every dental practitioner must renew it each year through MHPS, and under section 42 of the Dental Act 2018 it must be displayed at each address where they practise.
Does "In KKM list" on this site mean the clinic is registered now?
No. It means the clinic matched the KKM list of registered private dental clinics dated 30 Sep 2023. Check MHPS for current registration.
Who do I contact with a concern about a dentist?
The Malaysian Dental Council, at mdc@moh.gov.my or 011-58689100 (calls only).
Sources
- Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
- Majlis Pergigian Malaysia: kelayakan dan kepakaran pergigian yang diiktiraf
- Malaysian Healthcare Practitioners System (MHPS)
- SOP Pengurusan Kes Pendakap Gigi yang Palsu, Edisi Pertama 2021 Document is over 5 years old; check whether a newer version exists
All sources were read on 14 Oct 2026. If a document has since been updated, the newer version applies.
Compiled from MOH and MDC sources; not reviewed by a dentist; not medical advice. Government charges shown are from MOH documents and may change — confirm with the clinic. Spotted a fact that is wrong or out of date? Tell us at hubungi@checkgigi.my.