GDC · Overseas Registration Examination
ORE Part 1 Exam Dates 2025 & 2026
The General Dental Council (GDC) has confirmed three ORE Part 1 sittings for 2025 and early 2026, with 600 places available per sitting. All examinations are held at King's College London and consist of two computer-based papers of three hours each.
Source: GDC — ORE Part 1. Last updated: April 2026.
April 2026
7–10 April 2026
Fully booked — join the waiting list via the GDC portal
Booking opened 8 weeks prior
December 2025
Exact dates to be confirmed
The GDC has confirmed this sitting will take place
Booking opens 8 weeks before the sitting date
August 2025
Exact dates to be confirmed
The GDC has confirmed this sitting will take place
Booking opens 8 weeks before the sitting date
Key Facts
- Exam fee
- £584 per attempt
- Places per sitting
- 600
- Location
- King's College London
- Format
- Two computer-based papers, 3 hours each
- Maximum attempts
- 4 attempts for Part 1
- Results
- Typically within 30 working days
- Registration
- Opens 8 weeks before each sitting via the GDC portal
Start Preparing Now
With only 600 places per sitting and results taking up to 30 working days, preparation time is limited. Our Anki decks cover all 20 ORE Part 1 topics — 3,580 MCQ cards mapped directly to the GDC's Preparing for Practice learning outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does registration open for each sitting?
Registration opens 8 weeks before each sitting date. The GDC contacts eligible candidates directly. You can also check the GDC portal for availability.
How many attempts do I get for ORE Part 1?
You are allowed a maximum of 4 attempts at ORE Part 1. There is no time limit between attempts, but each attempt costs £584.
What does ORE Part 1 cover?
ORE Part 1 is a written examination covering basic and clinical dental sciences: Anatomy, General Medicine, Oral Surgery, Restorative Dentistry, Physiology, Paediatric Dentistry, Oral Medicine, Removable Prosthodontics, Prevention, Fixed Prosthodontics, Radiology, Orthodontics, Histology, Dental Materials, Pharmacology, Periodontology, Endodontics, Immunology, Law & Ethics, and Evidence-Based Dentistry.
Where is the ORE Part 1 exam held?
All current ORE Part 1 sittings are held at King's College London as a computer-based examination.
How long does it take to get results?
Results are typically released within 30 working days of the examination date.
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