ORE preparation course
Our ORE course prepares overseas-qualified dentists for the General Dental Council's Overseas Registration Exam, Part 1 and Part 2.
About the exam
The GDC’s Overseas Registration Exam. Part 1 is two computer-based papers on applying knowledge to clinical practice. Part 2 tests practical clinical skills.
- Part 1
- Two computer-based papers (A and B); both must be passed
- Part 2
- Practical clinical skills in four components; all must be passed
- Delivered by
- UCL Consultants for the GDC, from August 2026
- GDC fees from 2026
- Part 1 £485, Part 2 £6,967
Who the course is for
Dentists qualified outside the UK seeking GDC registration through the ORE.
What you will study
Paper A and Paper B revision for Part 1, and clinical skills practice for Part 2.
- Part 1, Paper A: clinically applied dental science and clinically applied human disease
- Part 1, Paper B: aspects of clinical dentistry, law, ethics, and health and safety
- Part 2: the OSCE
- Part 2: operative work on the dental manikin
- Part 2: diagnostic and treatment planning
- Part 2: medical emergencies
What your course includes
- Live online classes. Every class is taught live by your tutor, with interactive sessions where you ask questions as you go.
- Recordings for 6 months. Missed a class on a night shift? Every session is recorded and stays available to you for six months.
- PDF notes from your tutor. Your tutor shares PDF notes for the course, so you revise from the same material you were taught.
- MCQ solving together. Your tutor works through exam-style questions with you and explains the reasoning behind each answer.
- Free mock exams. Mock exams in the format of your exam are included in your course at no extra cost.
- One-to-one classes. Prefer to study alone with a tutor? One-to-one classes are available for every course on request.
The green signal
Booking an exam too early is expensive. Your tutor follows your mock results and your work in class, and gives you the green signal when you are ready to book. The green signal is your tutor's honest judgement of your readiness. It is not a guarantee of a pass.
Where this exam fits
Two routes to GDC registration for overseas-qualified dentists: the GDC's Overseas Registration Exam, or the Licence in Dental Surgery from RCS England.
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English test
OET or IELTS Academic results that meet the GDC's current requirements.
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ORE or LDS This course
ORE: two computer-based papers, then practical clinical skills. LDS: three parts assessed against the GDC's Safe Practitioner Framework.
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GDC registration
Pass every part of your chosen exam, then apply to join the UK dental register.
Questions about ORE
How do I book the ORE?
Through your MyGDC account, when the GDC opens each booking window.
How many places are there?
For the contract year starting May 2026 the GDC planned 2,400 Part 1 places and 944 Part 2 places.
What does the Part 2 help cover?
Focused preparation for the practical components of Part 2, offered separately from the main preparation course.
Join the next batch
Tell us your exam and your target date. We will reserve your seat in the December 2026 batch and send you the payment link.