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1In the ORE Part 2 operative test on the dental manikin, candidates are required to perform a set number of procedures within a fixed time. How many procedures and over what period?
2You are preparing a Class II cavity on a manikin lower molar (tooth 36) for an amalgam restoration. To resist the occlusal forces that tend to displace amalgam, which feature is MOST important for the proximal box?
3While cutting a cavity on the manikin you note the dental dam has not been placed. For a posterior composite restoration, what is the principal reason isolation with rubber dam is the standard of care in UK practice?
4During an access cavity preparation for root canal treatment on a maxillary first molar manikin tooth, how many canals should you expect to locate in the majority of cases?
5When placing a posterior resin composite incrementally, why is each increment limited to approximately 2 mm in depth?
6A manikin tooth has deep caries approaching the pulp. You achieve a small carious exposure on a vital, asymptomatic permanent tooth. Which material is most appropriate for a direct pulp cap to encourage a dentine bridge?
7You are crown-preparing an upper central incisor manikin tooth for a metal-ceramic crown. What is the typical recommended total occlusal/axial convergence (taper) of the prepared walls to achieve retention and a path of insertion?
8When restoring a proximal contact in a Class II composite on the manikin, what is the principal function of a sectional matrix system with a separating ring?
9On the manikin you over-prepare a cavity and create a sharp internal line angle. Why is this a concern for an amalgam restoration?
10For the ORE Part 2 operative test, where is the dental manikin component physically held?
About the ORE Part 2 Exam
ORE Part 2 is the clinical stage of the GDC's Overseas Registration Examination, which overseas-qualified dentists must pass (after ORE Part 1) to register and practise in the UK. It tests practical operative skills on a manikin, diagnosis and treatment planning, medical emergencies including single-handed basic life support, and OSCE clinical and professional skills, delivered by the UCL Eastman Dental Institute.
Assessment
Multi-day practical exam: operative manikin test, diagnosis & treatment planning, medical emergencies (oral plus BLS demonstration), and an OSCE circuit.
Time Limit
Delivered over several days; the operative manikin test lasts three hours and OSCE stations run about six minutes each.
Passing Score
Candidates must reach the required clinical standard set by the GDC's provider across all components. No single percentage pass mark is published, and appeals against results or examiner decisions are not permitted.
Exam Fee
GBP 6,967 for the full Part 2 (2026 fee, inclusive of VAT); a medical-emergencies-only retake costs GBP 686. (General Dental Council (GDC), UK)
ORE Part 2 Exam Content Outline
Operative dentistry (dental manikin)
Three operative procedures in three hours on a manikin, covering cavity preparation, amalgam and composite restoration, crown preparation and endodontic access, assessed for technique and anatomy.
Diagnosis and treatment planning
Integrating an actor's history with radiographs, photographs, study models and special tests to form diagnoses and structured, correctly sequenced treatment plans.
OSCE clinical skills, ethics and law
Stations on history taking, communication, consent, ethics, professionalism, confidentiality, safeguarding, infection control and radiation protection under UK standards.
Medical emergencies
Scenario-based oral assessment plus single-handed adult basic life support and CPR on a manikin per Resuscitation Council UK guidance, including emergency drug knowledge.
Restorative and prosthodontics
Fixed and removable prosthodontics, crown and denture design, impressions and occlusion applied to clinical scenarios and the manikin test.
Oral surgery and oral medicine
Extraction risks, spreading infection, mucosal disease, cysts, anticoagulation, MRONJ and prescribing within UK and NICE guidance.
Periodontology and prevention
BPE screening, periodontal diagnosis, oral hygiene instruction, fluoride and caries prevention following UK preventive guidance.
How to Pass the ORE Part 2 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Candidates must reach the required clinical standard set by the GDC's provider across all components. No single percentage pass mark is published, and appeals against results or examiner decisions are not permitted.
- Assessment: Multi-day practical exam: operative manikin test, diagnosis & treatment planning, medical emergencies (oral plus BLS demonstration), and an OSCE circuit.
- Time limit: Delivered over several days; the operative manikin test lasts three hours and OSCE stations run about six minutes each.
- Exam fee: GBP 6,967 for the full Part 2 (2026 fee, inclusive of VAT); a medical-emergencies-only retake costs GBP 686.
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ORE Part 2 involve?
ORE Part 2 is a practical clinical examination with four elements: an operative test on a dental manikin (three procedures in three hours), a diagnosis and treatment planning exercise, a medical emergencies assessment including single-handed basic life support, and an OSCE circuit of clinical and professional stations.
How much does ORE Part 2 cost in 2026?
The 2026 ORE Part 2 fee is GBP 6,967 (inclusive of VAT), a rise of about 65% under the new contract. A medical-emergencies-only retake costs GBP 686. Candidates must already have passed ORE Part 1.
How many attempts do you get at ORE Part 2?
Candidates are permitted up to four attempts at ORE Part 2, and must complete the ORE within five years of passing Part 1. The GDC does not allow appeals against results or examiner decisions.
Who delivers ORE Part 2 and where?
Under the current contract the ORE is delivered by the UCL Eastman Dental Institute in London. The operative manikin component and OSCE stations are held at the Eastman facilities, with results issued within roughly 20 working days.