Overseas Registration Examination Application Pack
The application pack consists of the following documents:
It is your responsibility to read the document "Guidance for Applications" (item 3 of the application pack) and make sure that you have submitted the correct documents.
When we receive your application, we will send you an acknowledgement by email within five working days.
Please read all of the documents carefully before applying.
If you have any queries regarding the application process please read our Frequently Asked Questions or contact the examinations team. Contact details are found at the bottom of the page.
Recruitment of dentists to work
The Department of Health (England) has released a statement about changes to the recruitment of non-European Economic Area (non-EEA) dentists to the NHS. You can read the Department of Health's statement here:
Department of Health Statement on Recruitment.
We advise overseas-qualified (non-EEA) dentists who wish to take the exam to investigate the employment opportunities available to them on registration. As outlined in the statement, dentists who complete the statutory examination may now need to do up to a year’s Vocational Training (VT) in order to work for the NHS.
Success in the exam is not a guarantee of employment or a VT place. For further advice on VT, please contact the primary care trust (PCT) or the postgraduate dental deanery where you wish to practise.
• Select the following link for a list of PCTs.
• Select the following link for a list of dental deaneries.
• Information on employment opportunities is also available from the British Dental Association.