LDS Exam Fees UK
LDS exam fees — budget for two cost layers: Royal College examination fees (set by the college and subject to change), and preparation resources that reduce the risk of costly resits.
| Cost category | Notes |
|---|---|
| LDS Part 1 exam fee | Royal College — confirm online |
| LDS Part 2 exam fee | Royal College — confirm online |
| LDS Part 3 exam fee | Royal College — confirm online |
| Revision book + bank bundle | £250 shop product |
| Manikin Guidance Book | £250 for Part 3 prep |
Preparation often costs less than a resit.
LDS exam fees and preparation costs
Our lds exam fees guide explains what overseas dentists need: exam fees are only part of the picture. Candidates should also budget for preparation — revision books, question banks, mock papers, clinical resources and any tutor support. Investing in structured preparation typically costs less than a resit across three exam parts.
Enamel Academy lists ORE/LDS preparation products in our LDS shop categories. Use the framework below for planning; confirm current examination fees on the official Royal College website before you pay anything.
This LDS exam fees guide supports overseas dentists preparing for the LDS route to UK registration. Use our LDS exam fees resources alongside official GDC guidance and Enamel Academy shop products for structured LDS preparation. See also: LDS Part 1 course, LDS exam booking.
Use 50 free practice questions to benchmark before buying books — then add the revision book and question bank.
ORE/LDS Part 1 Revision Book
The ultimate guide for overseas dentists — structured Part 1 chapters.
View product & buy Sale £175ORE/LDS Part 1 Question Bank
SBA & EMQ practice for daily active recall.
View product & buy Best value £250Revision Book + Question Bank Bundle
Special bundle — read a chapter, then test yourself immediately.
View product & buy Popular £1503 Mock Exams — Part 1 Papers
Three full timed mock exam papers for exam-day practice.
View product & buy £791 Mock Exam — Part 1 Paper
Single timed mock paper with SBA and EMQ-style questions.
View product & buy Coaching £60LDS Part 1 Focused Preparation
On-request tutor-led sessions (10am–1pm UK). Choose the subjects you need.
View product & buySelf-Study vs Tutor-Led LDS Part 1
Most LDS Part 1 candidates pass through self-study with the revision book, question bank and mock papers. Focused tutor sessions are optional.
Self-Study Route
Revision book, question bank and mock papers from the LDS Part 1 shop.
- Revision Book · £150
- Question Bank · £175
- Book + Bank Bundle · £250
- 50 Free Questions
Tutor-Led (Optional)
Focused Preparation · £60 · on-request sessions.
- Choose subjects you need help with
- 10am–1pm UK tutor-led sessions
- Pairs with self-study materials
Your LDS Part 1 Pathway
A practical timeline — adjust based on your exam date and weekly study hours.
Month 1 — Baseline practice
Use free questions and the revision book to identify syllabus gaps.
50 Free Questions →Months 2–3 — Syllabus review
Work through Part 1 themes with daily SBA/EMQ sets from the question bank.
LDS Syllabus →Month 4 — Timed mocks
Full mock papers under timed conditions before booking your sitting.
3 Mock Exams →Final weeks — Weak-area review
Optional focused tutor sessions or intensive revision on missed topics.
Focused Preparation →LDS exam fees — common questions
How much do LDS Part 1, 2 and 3 exam fees cost?
Examination fees are set by the Royal College of Surgeons and may change. Always confirm current fees for each part on the official website — do not rely on third-party figures.
What preparation costs should I budget besides exam fees?
Plan for revision book (£150), question bank (£175), mock papers (£79–£150), Part 2 books and bundles (£100–£450), and the Manikin Guidance Book (£250) for Part 3. Every product is listed in our shop.
Is the revision book + question bank bundle good value?
The Special Bundle at £250 combines the ORE/LDS revision book and question bank — many Part 1 candidates use this as their core self-study package.
Does investing in preparation save money overall?
Structured preparation often costs less than resits when you factor in a second exam fee across three parts. Practice thoroughly before booking each sitting.
Do exam fees include preparation courses?
No. Exam fees cover registration and examination only. Books, question banks and tutor sessions are separate purchases from Enamel Academy.
Do LDS exam fees change?
Yes. Fees may be updated periodically. Always confirm current Part 1, 2 and 3 examination fees on the official Royal College website before budgeting.
Invest in preparation — not retakes
Browse LDS shop products before booking your exam.
Recommended LDS Study Path
Follow this sequence from Part 1 written prep through to Part 3 clinical skills — each step links to a live Enamel Academy page or shop product.
