DLE May 2026 Results Highlight Excellence of Philippine Dental Schools
Multiple Institutions Achieve 100% Passing Rates and Secure Spots in Top 10
The results of the May 2026 Dentist Licensure Examination (DLE) showcased the continued excellence of several Philippine dental schools, with multiple institutions achieving outstanding passing percentages and producing topnotchers in the national board examinations.
Among the standout performers was Adventist University of the Philippines, which achieved a remarkable 100% passing rate (9 out of 9 examinees) and secured the Top 1 spot in the examination through Nicole Pastor Joaquin, who garnered a rating of 90.57%.
University of the Philippines Manila also demonstrated exceptional performance with a 100% passing rate (18 out of 18 examinees). The institution produced three topnotchers, namely:
- Jessica Via Legaspi Sta. Maria – Rank #2 (90.27%)
- Quayne Pauline Privado Siscar – Rank #5 (89.50%)
- Melanie Joy Daligcon Torio – Rank #7 (89.17%)
This achievement further solidifies the university’s reputation as one of the country’s premier institutions for dental education and training.
Meanwhile, Cebu Doctors University likewise attained a 100% passing rate (17 out of 17 examinees) and produced two top-performing graduates:
- Shanti Marrion Go Nicolas – Rank #3 (89.93%)
- Christine Kyle Lopez Sumangil – Rank #9 (89.06%)
In Metro Manila, University of the East Manila posted an impressive 100% passing rate (56 out of 56 examinees), with Elen Kiana Tandingan Morados placing 4th nationwide with a score of 89.90%.
Southwestern University also emerged as one of the top-performing schools, registering a 98.18% passing rate (54 out of 55 examinees). The university’s representative in the Top 10 was Mauriz Babes Teves Taytayan, who ranked 6th with a score of 89.30%.
Two campuses of Centro Escolar University also made significant marks in the examination results.
- Centro Escolar University Makati achieved a 100% passing rate (24 out of 24 examinees) and produced Alaries Tubar Tinio, who ranked 8th with a rating of 89.14%.
- Centro Escolar University Manila recorded a 94.07% passing rate (127 out of 135 examinees), with Ryan Angelo Labog Gonzales securing the 10th spot nationwide with a score of 89.03%.
Overall, the May 2026 DLE posted a strong national performance, with 796 out of 896 examinees passing, resulting in an overall passing rate of 88.84%.
Top 10 Examinees – DLE May 2026
- Nicole Pastor Joaquin – 90.57%
- Jessica Via Legaspi Sta. Maria – 90.27%
- Shanti Marrion Go Nicolas – 89.93%
- Elen Kiana Tandingan Morados – 89.90%
- Quayne Pauline Privado Siscar – 89.50%
- Mauriz Babes Teves Taytayan – 89.30%
- Melanie Joy Daligcon Torio – 89.17%
- Alaries Tubar Tinio – 89.14%
- Christine Kyle Lopez Sumangil – 89.06%
- Ryan Angelo Labog Gonzales – 89.03%
The strong showing of these institutions reflects the growing quality of dental education in the Philippines, highlighting rigorous academic preparation, clinical competency training, and institutional commitment to excellence in oral healthcare education.
