Overseas Registration Examination — Part 1 (UK GDC)

ORE Part 1 exam at a glance

ORE Part 1 section breakdown

• Paper A — Clinical Dentistry (100 SBA)
  100 questions · 180 minutes
• Paper B — Human Disease + Law/Ethics (100 SBA)
  100 questions · 180 minutes

Sample question

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ORE Part 1 exam pattern?

Overseas Registration Examination — Part 1 (UK GDC) contains 200 questions across 2 sections: Paper A — Clinical Dentistry (100 SBA), Paper B — Human Disease + Law/Ethics (100 SBA). Total duration is 360 minutes.

Does ORE Part 1 have negative marking?

No — ORE Part 1 has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark.

How is ORE Part 1 scored?

Scaled score range: 0 to 100. ORE Part 1 (% accuracy, pass mark ~60-65%).

How can I practise ORE Part 1 for free?

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What is the difficulty level of ORE Part 1?

ORE Part 1 is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. GDC-administered written exam for overseas-qualified dentists to register in the UK. Two MCQ papers (100 SBA each) covering clinical and human disease.

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