Licentiate in Dental Surgery (RCS England)
Alternative GDC-recognised route to UK dental practice (RCS England-administered). Written paper (200 SBA) + Clinical Examination.
Elite
United Kingdom
Medical Licensing
250 questions
420 min
50 distinct variants
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LDS section breakdown
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Written Paper (200 SBA)
200 questions · 240 minutes
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Clinical Examination (50 stations)
50 questions · 180 minutes
Sample question
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the LDS exam pattern?
- Licentiate in Dental Surgery (RCS England) contains 250 questions across 2 sections: Written Paper (200 SBA), Clinical Examination (50 stations). Total duration is 420 minutes.
- Does LDS have negative marking?
- No — LDS has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark.
- How is LDS scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 100. LDS (% accuracy, pass mark per cohort).
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- What is the difficulty level of LDS?
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