ORE Exam Fees UK
ORE exam fees — budget for two cost layers: GDC examination and application fees (set by the GDC and subject to change), and preparation resources that reduce the risk of costly resits.
| Cost category | Notes |
|---|---|
| ORE Part 1 exam fee | GDC — confirm online |
| ORE Part 2 exam fee | GDC — confirm online |
| Book + bank bundle | £250 shop product |
| Mock papers | £79 or £150 |
| Part 2 prep | From £70 shop |
Preparation often costs less than a resit.
ORE exam fees and preparation costs
Our ore exam fees guide explains what overseas dentists need: exam fees are only part of the picture. Overseas dentists often underestimate preparation costs — books, question banks, mock exams and optional tutor sessions. Investing upfront in structured materials typically costs less than a second exam sitting plus additional leave and travel.
Enamel Academy bundles combine revision and practice at lower total prices than buying separately. Use the table below as a framework; confirm current GDC fees on their website before you pay anything.
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 shop products for structured preparation. See also: ORE Part 1 course, ORE exam booking.
The book + bank bundle (£250) is the core Part 1 prep purchase for most candidates.
Revision Book + Question Bank Bundle
Recommended self-study combo — read then test.
View product & buy £150ORE/LDS Part 1 Revision Book
Structured Part 1 chapters for Paper A and Paper B.
View product & buy £175ORE/LDS Part 1 Question Bank
SBA & EMQ practice — see product page for details.
View product & buy £1503 Mock Exams — Part 1 Papers
Three timed ORE Part 1 mock exam papers.
View product & buySelf-Study vs Tutor-Led Preparation
We recommend self-study first — revision book, question bank and mock papers from our Part 1 shop. Focused tutor sessions are optional.
Self-Study Route
All products in the ORE Part 1 Courses shop.
- 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 shop product 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 →Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the ORE exam for?
The ORE is for overseas dental graduates whose primary qualification is not recognised for direct GDC registration and who must demonstrate competence to practise dentistry in the UK.
How long should I prepare for ORE Part 1?
Most candidates need three to six months combining syllabus review, daily SBA/EMQ practice and at least one full mock exam cycle before sitting Part 1.
Are Enamel Academy prices one-off purchases?
Most books and digital resources are one-off purchases — check each product page for access duration and what is included.
Is the revision book and question bank bundle worth it?
If you plan both systematic reading and daily practice, the bundle is usually better value than buying the revision book and question bank separately.
Do GDC exam fees change?
Yes. The GDC may update fees periodically. Always confirm the current Part 1 and Part 2 examination fees on the official GDC website before budgeting.
Invest in preparation — not retakes
Browse Part 1 shop products before booking your exam.
Recommended ORE Study Path
Follow this sequence from free baseline questions through to Part 2 — each step links to a live Enamel Academy product or guide page.
