Dental Courses for Over-seas Dentist
ORE & LDS EXAM Preparation Courses
About Us:
We are an independent dental organisation that provides education and training for dentists and specialised dental services for patients.
We strongly believe that knowledge can never be complete, & so we strive for clinical excellence through continuous education & training to ensure that our clinical dentistry is evidence based & predictable.
The nature of the dental practice is evolving at a fast pace, staying up to date with newer techniques and methods is crucial. Patients are also getting more knowledgable about dental treatments and aesthetically are getting more demanding. Dental patients can afford to be much more selective about who they go to for advice and treatment.
Any general dentist who wishes to provide advanced restorative and aesthetic dental treatment will need to develop adequate knowledge and skills beyond what they acquired from their Bachelors.
Further training and development is the key to developing competence and expertise, to improve your skill set, enhance your professional profile, further your career and market your practice.
Our courses are designed to provide evidence based knowledge and skills, to allow the delegates to provide the highest standards of dental care safely and predictably.
Our tutors and mentors are selected for their teaching ability and are qualified and experienced educators, who take a personal interest and pride in the development of competence and professional progress of each individual student.
COURSES
ORE Part 1 Training.
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ORE (by GDC) and LDS (by RCS England) assess the clinical knowledge and skills of overseas-qualified dentists.
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Part 1 focuses on theoretical knowledge and assesses the application of that knowledge in clinical scenarios.
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🧠 Topics Covered
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Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology
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Restorative Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Paediatric Dentistry
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Radiology, Law & Ethics, Cross-Infection Control, Medical Emergencies
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UK-specific regulations and practice standards
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📌 1. What Is ORE Part 1? (Introductory Section)
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Brief summary of the purpose of the ORE exam.
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Who is eligible (dentists qualified outside the UK, EEA, or Switzerland).
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GDC as the regulatory body.
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Importance of passing Part 1 before proceeding to Part 2.
📊 2. Exam Format in Detail
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Types of MCQs used:
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Single Best Answer (SBA) – choosing the best out of 5 options.
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Extended Matching Questions (EMQs) – matching scenarios with options.
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Time limits and number of questions.
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Sample questions and structure demo.
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Scoring methodology (no negative marking, score required to pass varies by cohort).
📅 3. Key Dates and Application Info
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Application windows (with link to GDC portal).
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Expected exam months (typically March and September).
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Booking tips: Set reminders, documents needed, fees.
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Link to GDC’s latest updates.
💻 4. Practice Resources (Your Core Offering)
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Free and paid MCQ banks – categorize by subject (e.g., anatomy, oral medicine).
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Timed mock tests – simulate real exam experience.
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Progress tracking – show performance graphs by topic and time.
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Topic-wise question sets for revision.
🧑🏫 5. Preparation Strategy
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Study plan templates: 4-week / 8-week / 12-week versions.
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High-yield topics list.
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Common mistakes to avoid.
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How to balance theory with clinical application.
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Suggested books: Oxford Handbook, Master Dentistry Series, EMQs for Dentistry, etc.
🧠 6. Expert Insights / Blogs
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Tips from past successful candidates.
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“Day of the Exam” walk-through.
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Interviews with dental educators.
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UK Clinical Guidelines summaries (e.g., NICE, SDCEP).
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COMPREHENSIVE 1 YEAR 20 DAYS DENTAL IMPLANTS COURSE
TRAIN SMARTER FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS
STUDY EVENINGS ON OCCLUSION AND DENTAL IMPLANTS
MENTORING & DENTAL IMPLANTS PLACEMENT ON PATIENTS.
ORE EXAM
📘 Exam Type
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Written Examination
🧠 Format
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✅ Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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✅ Extended Matching Questions (EMQs)
⏱️ Duration
About 3 hours
📚 Exam Structure
ORE Part 1:
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Paper A: Clinical Dentistry (including Law & Ethics and Health & Safety)
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Paper B: Applied Dental Science (including Human Disease and Dental Radiology)
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Both papers are computer-based, multiple choice (Extended Matching Questions & Single Best Answers).
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Duration: Each paper lasts 3 hours.
LDS Part 1:
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Paper 1: Applies knowledge to clinical practice (similar content as ORE)
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Paper 2: Emphasis on diagnosis and treatment planning, law, and ethics
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Also multiple choice format, often EMQs and SBAs
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🕒 Frequency & Booking
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ORE Part 1: Offered twice a year (subject to availability and GDC policies)
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LDS Part 1: Typically held once a year and places are very limited
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Early registration is crucial due to high demand
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booking at www.GDC-uk.org
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https://www.gdc-uk.org/registration/overseas-registration-exam/applying-for-ore/booking-your-exam
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Latest exam news
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https://www.gdc-uk.org/registration/overseas-registration-exam/ore-latest-information
📈 Preparation Tips
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Use MCQ practice books, past papers, and online question banks
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Attend a reputable preparatory course
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Focus on clinical application of knowledge, not just theory
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Practice time management—questions can be lengthy and complex
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Be familiar with UK dental practice standards and law
🎯 Passing Requirements
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Pass both papers in one sitting
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High competition, so thorough preparation is essential
Meet the team:
DR Ubaid Rustam Khattak
BDS (Pak) 2001, MSc Dental Aesthetics, Kings College London. 2014. Member of FGDP, UK. Previously Approved VT Trainer and Mentor for Yorkshire Deanery. He is an experienced Lecturer and Tutor at King’s College London, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sceinces.
BDS, MSc (King’s College London), MFDS, (Royal College of Surgeons, London). Clinical Teacher, Centre of Dental Education, King’s College London. Appraiser at NHS, Health Education England South West.
Dr Kashif Hafeez
BDS PAK. MFDRCS (Ireland) FFDCRS (Ireland) FDSRCS (Edinburgh)P G Cert Med Ed (UK),FDTFRCS (Edinburgh),PG Cert Leadership Coaching & Mentoring (UK) Dental Ambassador, South West England, Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh. Honorary Clinical Teaching Fellow, University College London, Eastman Dental Institute
DR M Sumair Khan
BDS (Lon) 1996 MFDSRCPS (Glasg) 1999 MSc (Implant Dent) 2008 PGCert (Med & Dent Ed) 2010. Fellowship of Higher Education Authority 2010 (FHEA). Fellowship of International Congress of Oral Implantologists 2011 (FICOI). Clinical Lecturer Faculty of Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of England. Associate Dental Dean (Nort West London), Health Education England, London Dental Education and Training.
