What is overseas registration exam?

The Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) is an exam designed to test the knowledge of foreign graduate dentists to enable them to register with the General Dental Council (GDC) as a licensed dentist in the UK. The exam itself is in two parts: Part I consists of the theoretical knowledge of dentistry.

Is the ore exam difficult?

It can be difficult studying for ORE on your own. If you contact your local postgraduate dean, you may be able to join an ORE study group/course or be introduced to other dentists also studying for ORE. Success in the ORE or LDS exam does not mean you will automatically secure a job in the NHS.

What is the ore exam?

What is the ORE? The ORE is an exam that overseas qualified dentists have to pass in order to register with the GDC. The ORE tests the clinical skills and knowledge of dentists whose qualifications are not recognised in the UK. Candidates are expected to meet or exceed the standard of a ‘just passed’ UK BDS graduate.

What is LDS exam UK?

Exam overview The Licence in Dental Surgery (LDS) is the oldest continuously existing dental qualification in the UK, awarded by the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS). The award of this postgraduate qualification offers key career benefits for dentists worldwide.

Is Ore exam expensive?

The current cost to take the Overseas Registration Examination Part 1 (the clinical knowledge test) fee is £806 per attempt. Part 2 of the ORE Exam, is a practical, OSCE-based exam. Part 2 can only be taken four times and the fee has recently increased from £2250 to £2929 (per attempt).

Is MDS valid in UK?

Yes there are exams you must clear. Examination is conducted by the Orthodontist Association of UK. After passing the examination you will be then Registered practitioner in UK.

Is MDS from India Valid in UK?

Except in the USA ( where it requires even a qualified dentist from India to puruse a dental course before practising), Indian dental graduates can straightway practice dentistry in Canada, UK, Australia and several Middle Eastern countries once they clear their respective licensing exams.

What is the difference between LDS and ore?

The Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS England) conducts the Licensure in Dental Surgery (LDS) examination and the General Dental Council conducts the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) for overseas qualified dentists.

Can Indian dentist practice in London?

Indian dentists can practice in the UK after clearing the equivalency exam ORE (conducted by General Dental Council). The exam is conducted in two parts (theory and practical). Total exam fees is ~300,000 INR and the duration of the process is about 18 months. One must also clear the IELTS test as part of the process.

How much do dentist make in UK?

Profits of dental practices varies greatly but in general you can earn around £50,000 to £110,000. Wholly private dentists can earn £140,000+. If you enter dental core training, instead of working in general practice, you will earn a salary of £39,467 to £50,017.

What is the Overseas Registration Exam?

The Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) is an exam that overseas qualified dentists have to pass in order to register with the GDC. Registration allows dentists to practice dentistry unsupervised in the UK.

How much does it cost to take the OE exam?

Changes to the Overseas Registration Examination (ORE) fees As of 1 May 2015 there will be a change to the Overseas Registration Examination (ORE) fees . The fee for the Part 1 exam is increasing from £600 to £806, and the fee for the Part 2 exam is increasing from £2250 to £2929.

What is ore registration and why is it important?

Registration allows dentists to practise unsupervised in the UK. The ORE tests the clinical skills and knowledge of dentists whose qualifications are not recognised in the UK.