ORE Exam Fees UK
ORE exam fees — the GDC confirmed revised ORE fees and exam sittings for 2026/27 under its new contract with UCL Consultants — alongside preparation costs from Enamel Academy. Budget for GDC examination fees and study resources before you book.
| GDC fee (2026/27) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application processing | £115 |
| ORE Part 1 | £485 |
| ORE Part 2 | £6,967 |
| Enamel Academy prep | From |
|---|---|
| Book + bank bundle | £250 |
| Mock papers | £79 or £150 |
| Part 2 prep | From £70 |
VAT included in GDC fees. Confirm on GDC website before paying.
ORE exam fees and preparation costs
Our ore exam fees guide explains what overseas dentists need: on 6 May 2026 the GDC announced confirmed sittings, expanded capacity and a revised fee structure for the first year of its new ORE contract with UCL Consultants Ltd. The first exams under the new contract run from August 2026; the contract year runs from 31 May 2026 to 30 May 2027.
Exam fees are only part of the picture. Overseas dentists should also budget for preparation — books, question banks, mock exams and optional tutor sessions. Investing upfront in structured materials typically costs less than a resit, especially with Part 2 fees now at £6,967 for 2026/27.
This ORE exam fees guide explains what overseas dentists need for UK registration through the ORE route. Use our ORE exam fees resources alongside official GDC guidance and Enamel Academy courses for structured preparation. See also: ORE Part 1 course, ORE exam booking.
First exams under the new contract from August 2026. Part 1 capacity rises to 2,400 places per year; Part 2 to 944 in year one.
GDC ORE fees for 2026/27
Fees reflect the cost of delivering the examination under the new contract. VAT now applies to the ORE and is included in the fee structure. Fees are set under the General Dental Council (Dentists) (Fees) Regulations 2026.
Application processing fee: £115 (was £96) · Part 1: £485 (was £584) · Part 2: £6,967 (was £4,235). Part 2 fees reflect specialist clinical facilities, examiners and quality assurance; the GDC expects Part 2 fees to remain broadly stable over the next five years.
Always confirm current fees on the official GDC announcement before paying.
ORE Part 1 sittings — 2026/27
Confirmed by the GDC on 6 May 2026. Contract year: 31 May 2026 – 30 May 2027. Total capacity: 2,400 Part 1 places.
ORE Part 2 sittings — 2026/27
First contract year provides 944 Part 2 places, rising to 1,500 per year by year three of the contract.
Booking through MyGDC
For the first time, candidates book ORE sittings through their MyGDC account. The booking window for the August 2026 Part 1 sitting opens on 30 June 2026. Log in to MyGDC in advance — reset your password if needed.
Candidates nearing the five-year Part 2 limit and those with refugee status receive priority access. Demand remains high and places are not expected to meet demand in the short term. A revised candidate portal is planned for exams scheduled in 2027.
See GDC ORE booking dates for the latest windows and our ORE booking guide for how preparation fits around registration.
Enamel Academy does not handle ORE registration. Prepare first, then book when ready through your MyGDC account.
Revision Book + Question Bank Bundle
Recommended self-study combo — read then test.
View course details £150ORE/LDS Part 1 Revision Book
Structured Part 1 chapters for Paper A and Paper B.
View course details £175ORE/LDS Part 1 Question Bank
SBA & EMQ practice — see the course page for details.
View course details £1503 Mock Exams — Part 1 Papers
Three timed ORE Part 1 mock exam papers.
View course detailsSelf-Study vs Tutor-Led Preparation
We recommend self-study first — revision book, question bank and mock papers from our Part 1 courses. Focused tutor sessions are optional.
Self-Study Route
All courses in the ORE Part 1 courses.
- Revision Book · £150
- Question Bank · £175
- 50 Free Questions
- 1 mock · £79 · 3 mocks · £150
Tutor-Led (Optional)
ORE Part 1 Focused Preparation · £60 · on request, 10am–1pm UK.
- You choose the subjects
- Pairs with revision book & question bank
- Book via the course page
Your 6-Month Part 1 Pathway
A practical timeline — adjust based on your exam date and weekly study hours.
Month 1 — Baseline & syllabus map
Use free questions to identify gaps. Skim the syllabus and note weak clinical science areas.
50 Free Questions →Months 2–3 — Core learning
Work through the revision book chapter by chapter. Optional focused session for stubborn topics.
Revision Book →Months 4–5 — Daily question practice
Regular SBA/EMQ practice from the question bank. Review and revisit matching book chapters.
Question Bank →Month 6 — Mocks & exam readiness
Full timed mock papers and weak-area review. Book your GDC date when mocks justify it.
3 Mock Exams →ORE exam fees — common questions
How much do ORE Part 1 and Part 2 exam fees cost in 2026/27?
For 2026/27 the GDC confirmed: application processing fee £115, Part 1 fee £485, and Part 2 fee £6,967. VAT is included. Always confirm on the official GDC website before budgeting — fees may change.
When are the first ORE sittings under the new contract?
Part 1: 25–26 August 2026, 14–15 October 2026, 2–3 February 2027 and 6–7 April 2027 (600 places each). Part 2: from 10–13 September 2026, then sittings through April 2027. Booking for August 2026 Part 1 opens 30 June 2026.
How do I book an ORE sitting?
Book through your MyGDC account — not through Enamel Academy or third parties. Ensure you can log in before booking opens. Priority access applies for candidates near the five-year Part 2 limit and those with refugee status.
Why did Part 2 fees increase while Part 1 decreased?
The GDC states Part 2 requires specialist clinical facilities, experienced examiners and rigorous quality assurance at scale. The new contract requires significant capital investment by UCL Consultants. Part 1 fees decreased 17%; Part 2 increased 65% from the previous fee.
What preparation costs should I budget besides exam fees?
Plan for books, question banks, mock papers and optional tutor sessions. Enamel Academy Part 1 resources range from £150 individually to £250 for the book + bank bundle — typically far less than a resit fee.
Does investing in preparation save money overall?
With Part 2 at £6,967 for 2026/27, a resit is costly. Structured preparation — revision book, question bank and timed mocks before booking — reduces the risk of paying twice. Mock papers help justify your sitting date.
Invest in preparation — not retakes
With Part 2 at £6,967, thorough prep before booking matters. Browse Part 1 courses first.
Recommended ORE Study Path
Follow this sequence from free baseline questions through to Part 2 — each step links to a live Enamel Academy course or guide page.
