
Overseas Registration Exam (ORE)
The ORE is an examination that overseas qualified dentists have to pass in order to register with the GDC. Registration allows dentists to practise unsupervised in the UK.
The ORE has two parts and 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.

How to join the register
Find out how to apply for registration, whether your qualifications need to be individually assessed, and if you need to pass the overseas registration exam before you can register.

Annual renewal and fees
You have to pay a fee to register with us and an annual fee to remain on our register. Here we explain the fees and how to complete the Annual Renewal process.