eGDCOverseas registration exam FAQs
Who needs to sit the ORE?
Dentists who hold a non-UK primary dental qualification will be required to pass the ORE before applying for registration, unless it is a:
- Relevant European Diploma (see V.3. Annex V of Directive 2005/36/EC at 11pm GMT on 31 December 2020).
- Recognised overseas diploma.
Swiss dentists who do not hold such qualifications may be eligible to have their degree assessed on an individual basis. This is known as Individual Assessment. However, you should be aware that this is not a guaranteed route to registration, and unsuccessful applicants are required to sit the ORE.
See below for alternatives to the ORE.
Use the Route to Registration questionnaire to find out more.