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ORE guides & study guides
How the ORE works, what's on each Part 1 paper and how to plan your study, written for overseas-qualified dentists.
Certification guides
Guide
How to register with the GDC as an overseas-qualified dentist
Most dentists whose primary qualification wasn't gained in the UK or EEA must pass the Overseas Registration Examination before they can apply to join the General Dental Council's register.
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Guide
ORE Part 1 exam guide (2026)
ORE Part 1 is the written stage of the General Dental Council's Overseas Registration Examination.
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Exam study guides
ORE Part 1
ORE Paper A study guide
7 topics, key facts with sources, flashcards and a mind map. Premium: 800 flashcards and 60 key notes by topic.
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ORE Part 1
ORE Paper B study guide
8 topics, key facts with sources, flashcards and a mind map. Premium: 800 flashcards and 60 key notes by topic.
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