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Key Facts: HK Dental ORE Exam

3 parts

Written, practical, and clinical examination structure

https://www.dchk.org.hk/en/le/general.html

310

Published Part I MCQs across eight written subjects

https://www.dchk.org.hk/en/le/written.html

HK$10,650

Fee for each examination part from 1 January 2025

https://www.dchk.org.hk/en/le/application.html

4 years

Minimum full-time dental training requirement for eligibility

https://www.dchk.org.hk/en/le/eligibility.html

4 diets or 4 years

Published partial-pass retention period, subject to DCHK conditions

https://www.dchk.org.hk/pdf/Candidate_Guides_2026_ENG.pdf

DCHK administers a three-part Licensing Examination normally held twice yearly. Part I has 310 five-option single-best-answer MCQs across eight subjects. Part II is a practical simulation test, and Part III is a clinical examination with MCQ and structured viva components. The fee is HK$10,650 per part. A single passing score and complete whole-exam station count are not publicly posted, so candidates should verify current-sitting logistics with DCHK.

Sample HK Dental ORE Practice Questions

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1Under the Dental Council of Hong Kong Licensing Examination format, what best describes Part I?
A.Two written multiple-choice papers covering eight subjects
B.A live-patient clinical examination only
C.A portfolio review of previous dental cases
D.A practical phantom-head test without written papers
Explanation: Part I is the written test. DCHK describes it as two multiple-choice-question papers covering eight subjects, using a single-best-answer format.
2Which applicant profile matches the published baseline eligibility criteria for taking the DCHK Licensing Examination?
A.A dental assistant with five years of chairside experience but no dental degree
B.A holder of an acceptable dental degree after at least four years of full-time dental training
C.A medical graduate who has completed a one-year oral surgery rotation only
D.A dental hygienist who has completed local continuing professional development
Explanation: DCHK states that an applicant must have completed not less than four years of full-time dental training of a type approved by the Council and hold an acceptable dental degree or dental qualification. Good character and payment of the prescribed fee are also part of the application framework.
3A candidate has just passed Part I and wants to sit the next stage. Which option is allowed under the DCHK candidate guide?
A.Apply for Part III only without ever passing Part II
B.Apply for Part II only, or for both Part II and Part III in the same diet
C.Skip Part II if the candidate has overseas specialist registration
D.Retake all eight Part I subjects before any Part II application
Explanation: After passing Part I, candidates may apply to sit Part II only, or both Part II and Part III in the same diet irrespective of the Part II result. A candidate who wants Part III only must first have passed Part II.
4During a Part II simulated clinical test using a phantom head, which conduct is most consistent with DCHK expectations?
A.Wear mandatory PPE and follow universal infection control procedures
B.Wear a name badge so examiners can verify identity quickly
C.Use endodontic rotary files brought from home if the task involves root canal therapy
D.Ignore patient positioning because the patient is simulated
Explanation: The candidate guide states that adequate PPE is mandatory and infection control can be assessed in Part II. It also notes that the simulated patient must be positioned safely and realistically where phantom-head tests are used.
5A Hong Kong dentist prepares clinic website copy about a whitening service. Which wording best follows DCHK professional communication principles?
A.Guaranteed whitest smile in Hong Kong after one visit
B.Cheaper and better whitening than nearby dentists
C.Whitening may lighten tooth shade; suitability, risks, and alternatives are assessed after examination
D.Book today because untreated staining will ruin your appearance
Explanation: The DCHK Code expects public information to be accurate, factual, objectively verifiable, and balanced, including relevant disadvantages when treatment efficacy is discussed. The compliant wording avoids guarantees, superiority claims, and unnecessary alarm.
6Which tissue is the most highly mineralized structure in a tooth?
A.Dentin
B.Cementum
C.Enamel
D.Pulp
Explanation: Enamel is the highly mineralized outer covering of the crown and has the greatest mineral content of the dental tissues. Dentin and cementum are mineralized but contain more organic matrix and water than enamel.
7Which cell type is primarily responsible for forming dentin?
A.Ameloblasts
B.Odontoblasts
C.Cementoblasts
D.Osteoclasts
Explanation: Odontoblasts line the periphery of the dental pulp and form dentin. Their processes extend into dentinal tubules, which is why dentin exposure can be sensitive.
8What is the main function of the periodontal ligament?
A.It attaches tooth cementum to alveolar bone and absorbs functional forces
B.It produces enamel rods after eruption
C.It lines the oral mucosa as keratinized epithelium
D.It forms the pulp chamber roof
Explanation: The periodontal ligament is a specialized connective tissue between cementum and alveolar bone. It supports the tooth, transmits occlusal forces, and contains cells important for remodeling and repair.
9Which salivary function most directly helps protect against dental caries after sugar intake?
A.Buffering plaque acids and helping remineralization
B.Permanently sealing all pits and fissures
C.Replacing lost enamel with new enamel cells
D.Eliminating the need for mechanical plaque control
Explanation: Saliva buffers acids, clears sugars, and supplies calcium and phosphate for remineralization. These functions reduce the time enamel spends below the critical pH for demineralization.
10Why is a current medical history especially important before periodontal surgery in a patient with diabetes?
A.Diabetes may affect healing and infection risk
B.Diabetes makes local anaesthesia impossible in every case
C.Diabetes eliminates the need for plaque control
D.Diabetes is a contraindication to all dental radiographs
Explanation: Poorly controlled diabetes is associated with impaired wound healing, increased infection risk, and more severe periodontal disease. The dentist should assess control, medications, hypoglycaemia risk, and the need for medical coordination.

About the HK Dental ORE Exam

The Licensing Examination of the Dental Council of Hong Kong is the statutory assessment route for eligible non-locally trained dentists seeking registration pathway progression in Hong Kong. It includes a written test across eight dental and medical subjects, a practical simulation test covering operative, paediatric, orthodontic, prosthodontic, periodontal and oral surgery skills, and a clinical examination focused on applying professional knowledge to diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient management.

Assessment

Three-part Licensing Examination: Part I Written Test; Part II Practical Test; Part III Clinical Examination. Part I uses single-best-answer MCQs. Part II tests simulation and practical skills. Part III tests applied clinical diagnosis, treatment planning, and management, with structured viva components and no live patients in the Conservative Dentistry, Periodontology, Prosthodontics section.

Time Limit

Part I totals 6 hours of testing time. Part II and Part III timings vary by section and assignment; DCHK publishes or announces details for the relevant sitting.

Passing Score

Not published by the Dental Council of Hong Kong; verify with DCHK

Exam Fee

HK$10,650 per part (with effect from 1 January 2025) (Dental Council of Hong Kong)

HK Dental ORE Exam Content Outline

20 Part I questions

Applied Basic Sciences

Science subjects related to dental practice, including biology, pathology, oral biology, anatomy, physiology, microbiology, biomaterials, and disease mechanisms.

20 Part I questions

Medicine and Surgery in relation to Dentistry

Medical history, systemic disease, surgical risk, medically compromised patients, and dental implications of general health.

20 Part I questions

Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics, and Medical Emergencies

Analgesics, antibiotics, local anaesthetics, prescribing safety, medical emergencies, and emergency response in dental practice.

50 Part I questions

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology

Exodontia, local anaesthesia, oral mucosal disease, pathology, radiology, infection spread, and oral and maxillofacial surgery decision-making.

50 Part I questions

Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics

Child oral health, primary and mixed dentition, pulp therapy, trauma, prevention, appliance design, and orthodontic assessment.

50 Part I questions

Conservative Dentistry

Caries diagnosis, operative dentistry, adhesion, tooth preparation, pulp preservation, endodontics, and restoration prognosis.

50 Part I questions

Periodontology, Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health

Periodontal assessment, non-surgical therapy, prevention, fluoride, oral health promotion, epidemiology, and community dentistry.

50 Part I questions

Prosthodontics

Fixed and removable prosthodontics, complete dentures, occlusion, RPD surveying and design, and prosthodontic treatment planning.

Practical sections

Part II Practical Test

Simulation-based practical sections in conservative dentistry, paediatric dentistry and orthodontics, prosthodontics, periodontology, and oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Clinical sections

Part III Clinical Examination

Clinical application in paediatric dentistry and orthodontics; conservative dentistry, periodontology and prosthodontics; and oral and maxillofacial surgery, with viva voce where applicable.

How to Pass the HK Dental ORE Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Not published by the Dental Council of Hong Kong; verify with DCHK
  • Assessment: Three-part Licensing Examination: Part I Written Test; Part II Practical Test; Part III Clinical Examination. Part I uses single-best-answer MCQs. Part II tests simulation and practical skills. Part III tests applied clinical diagnosis, treatment planning, and management, with structured viva components and no live patients in the Conservative Dentistry, Periodontology, Prosthodontics section.
  • Time limit: Part I totals 6 hours of testing time. Part II and Part III timings vary by section and assignment; DCHK publishes or announces details for the relevant sitting.
  • Exam fee: HK$10,650 per part (with effect from 1 January 2025)

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

HK Dental ORE Study Tips from Top Performers

1Start with the official DCHK Part I subject list and allocate study time in proportion to the 20-question and 50-question written sections.
2Practise single-best-answer reasoning: identify the safest and most complete clinical decision, not merely a true statement.
3For Part II, rehearse simulation workflows: isolation, infection control, cavity and crown preparations, RPD surveying, scaling/root planing, local anaesthesia, extraction instruments, suturing, and flap principles.
4For Part III, practise explaining diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment options, sequencing, risk, consent, and referral thresholds in a structured viva style.
5Review the DCHK Code of Professional Discipline, Hong Kong dentist competences, infection control expectations, record keeping, consent, advertising, medicine labelling, and referral ethics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Hong Kong Dental Council Licensing Examination exist?

Yes. DCHK publishes a Licensing Examination under the Dentists Registration Ordinance. It is normally held twice annually and comprises Part I Written Test, Part II Practical Test, and Part III Clinical Examination.

How many questions are in Part I?

DCHK publishes 310 Part I MCQs: three Paper 1 parts of 20 questions each and five Paper 2 parts of 50 questions each. Each official Part I item has five answer choices, although this practice bank uses four choices to match the site format.

What is the exam fee?

DCHK states that the requisite fee for each part of the Licensing Examination is HK$10,650, with effect from 1 January 2025. Applicants are notified of payment arrangements after eligibility is confirmed.

Is a passing score publicly published?

A single numeric passing score is not publicly posted on the DCHK pages reviewed. Candidates should verify scoring and current-sitting result procedures directly with DCHK.

Can candidates sit all three parts at once?

No. Candidates must pass Part I before proceeding to Part II or to both Parts II and III. A candidate who wants to sit Part III only must first pass Part II.

Does DCHK provide past papers or revision courses?

DCHK states in its FAQ that it does not provide past papers or organize revision courses. Candidates may refer to the official booklist, sample questions, instruments list, and candidate guide.