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Key Facts: MJDF Part 1 Exam
150 questions
MJDF Part 1 is a single paper of 150 multiple choice questions
The MJDF - examination regulations
3 hours
Part 1 is a single 3-hour written paper
The MJDF - examination regulations
Single best answer
Questions are mainly single best answer with some extended matching
The MJDF - examination regulations
No negative marking
Marks are not deducted for wrong answers, so every question should be attempted
The MJDF - information for candidates
No fixed pass mark
The pass standard is set per diet by criterion-referenced standard setting
The MJDF - examination regulations
About GBP 522
Approximate Part 1 fee, plus a local fee at overseas centres
The MJDF - examination dates and fees
Two faculties
Run jointly by the College of General Dentistry and the Faculty of Dental Surgery, RCS England
Royal College of Surgeons of England
100
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MJDF Part 1 is the written paper of the Diploma of Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties, run jointly by the College of General Dentistry and the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of England. It is a single 3-hour paper of 150 multiple choice questions, mainly single best answer with some extended matching, and has no negative marking. The pass mark is set for each diet by criterion-referenced standard setting rather than fixed in advance. The fee is around GBP 522 plus any local overseas administration fee. This 100-question bank gives original single-best-answer practice across clinical dentistry, medical emergencies, basic sciences and materials, radiology and law and ethics, with explanations for every option.
Sample MJDF Part 1 Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to test your MJDF Part 1 exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1A patient presents with a deep carious lesion. The pulp is exposed during caries removal in a vital, asymptomatic permanent tooth with a small pinpoint exposure in a young patient. Which is the most appropriate immediate management?
2Using FDI two-digit notation, which tooth is the permanent maxillary right first molar?
3During a Basic Periodontal Examination (BPE), a sextant is recorded as code 3. What does this indicate?
4A BPE code of 4 in any sextant indicates the need for which of the following?
5A patient has a persistent, indurated ulcer with rolled margins on the lateral border of the tongue that has not healed after 3 weeks. What is the most appropriate next step?
6Which of the following is the most common site for oral squamous cell carcinoma in the UK?
7A patient reports a sharp pain on a lower molar that lasts only seconds when drinking cold water and stops immediately. There is no spontaneous pain and the tooth responds normally to vitality testing. What is the most likely diagnosis?
8Which irrigant is most commonly used during root canal treatment for its antibacterial action and ability to dissolve organic pulp tissue?
9An asymptomatic permanent incisor in an adult shows a periapical radiolucency, no response to electric pulp testing and no response to cold. What is the most likely diagnosis?
10A 7-year-old has a carious primary second molar with reversible pulpitis and a vital, bleeding coronal pulp that is controllable. Which technique is most appropriate?
About the MJDF Part 1 Exam
MJDF Part 1 is the written knowledge paper of the Diploma of Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties, developed jointly by the College of General Dentistry (formerly the Faculty of General Dental Practice UK) and the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of England. It is a single three-hour paper of 150 multiple choice questions, mostly single best answer with some extended matching, taken by dentists who have typically completed or are completing UK Dental Foundation Training. The paper assesses the whole foundation training curriculum: clinical dentistry across all disciplines, relevant human disease and medical emergencies, basic sciences and dental materials, oral and dental radiology, and law, ethics and professionalism. It is open to all dentists, not only recent graduates, and Part 1 must be passed before attempting the Part 2 clinical examination.
Assessment
A single written paper of 150 machine-marked multiple choice questions, predominantly single best answer (SBA) with some extended matching questions (EMQ). Part 2 is a separate OSCE/clinical examination and is not covered here.
Time Limit
A single paper of 3 hours (180 minutes).
Passing Score
No fixed pass mark is published in advance. The pass standard is set for each diet using criterion-referenced standard setting, so it can vary between sittings. There is no negative marking.
Exam Fee
Approximately GBP 522, plus a local administration fee for candidates sitting at overseas British Council centres. Confirm the current fee on the official MJDF website. (College of General Dentistry (formerly Faculty of General Dental Practice UK) with the Faculty of Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of England)
MJDF Part 1 Exam Content Outline
Clinical Dentistry
Operative and restorative dentistry, endodontics, periodontology and the BPE, prosthodontics, oral surgery and exodontia, oral medicine and oral pathology including oral cancer and potentially malignant disorders, paediatric dentistry and orthodontics. Practice covers diagnosis, treatment planning, local anaesthesia, and managing complications using FDI notation.
Medical and Human Disease and Emergencies
Recognition and immediate management of medical emergencies in dental practice (anaphylaxis, asthma, hypoglycaemia, angina, cardiac arrest, seizures, syncope, choking), emergency drugs and doses, and the dental management of patients with relevant systemic disease and on common medications.
Basic Sciences and Dental Materials
Oral and dental anatomy, physiology, pharmacology relevant to dentistry, microbiology and the properties, indications and handling of dental materials such as composite, glass ionomer, amalgam, impression materials and luting cements.
Law, Ethics and Professionalism
GDC Standards for the Dental Team, valid consent, confidentiality and data protection, complaints handling, safeguarding, raising concerns, and evidence-based dentistry including levels of evidence and critical appraisal.
Oral and Dental Radiology
Selection criteria, radiographic technique and interpretation, common radiographic appearances of caries and pathology, radiation protection, typical effective doses, and IR(ME)R duty holders and justification of dental radiographs.
How to Pass the MJDF Part 1 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No fixed pass mark is published in advance. The pass standard is set for each diet using criterion-referenced standard setting, so it can vary between sittings. There is no negative marking.
- Assessment: A single written paper of 150 machine-marked multiple choice questions, predominantly single best answer (SBA) with some extended matching questions (EMQ). Part 2 is a separate OSCE/clinical examination and is not covered here.
- Time limit: A single paper of 3 hours (180 minutes).
- Exam fee: Approximately GBP 522, plus a local administration fee for candidates sitting at overseas British Council centres. Confirm the current fee on the official MJDF website.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on MJDF Part 1 and how long is the exam?
MJDF Part 1 is a single paper of 150 multiple choice questions, mostly single best answer with some extended matching, sat in 3 hours. There is no negative marking, so you should attempt every question.
Is there a fixed pass mark for MJDF Part 1?
No. The pass standard is set for each diet using criterion-referenced standard setting, so the exact pass mark can vary between sittings rather than being a single fixed percentage.
Who runs the MJDF examination?
The MJDF is run jointly by the College of General Dentistry (formerly the Faculty of General Dental Practice UK) and the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Do I need to have finished foundation training to sit MJDF Part 1?
No. The exam assesses the UK Dental Foundation Training curriculum, but it is open to all dentists with a recognised primary dental qualification and is not restricted to recent graduates or current trainees.
What is the difference between Part 1 and Part 2?
Part 1 is a written multiple choice knowledge paper. Part 2 is a separate clinical examination delivered as an OSCE. You must pass Part 1 before attempting Part 2.
Are these official MJDF questions?
No. These are original OpenExamPrep questions written to match the MJDF Part 1 single-best-answer style and the foundation training curriculum. They are for revision only and are not the official MJDF question bank.