APPLICATION GUIDANCE ORE

Apply for the ORE online via eGDC by selecting ‘Apply to register’.

The application form is titled ‘Overseas Registration Examination’ (not ‘Overseas Qualified Dentist’).

A £96 fee must be paid before downloading the ORE application form. You can only book your ORE place after paying the fee.

Once completed, download, print, and submit the application form with supporting documents to the correct address.

Online application form: https://www.gdc-uk.org/registration/overseas-registration-exam

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRES FOR ORE-1 APPLICATION:

• Application Form
• Character Reference (included in the Application form)
• Clinical Experience References (included in the Application form)
• Original NARIC statement/certificate
• Original Certificate of Good Standing
• One passport Photo
• Evidence of English Language(Mentioned below)
• Certified Copy of Passport
• Certified Copy of Degree certificate
• Evidence of name change (if applicable)

For frequently asked questions, follow this link.

https://www.gdc-uk.org/registration/overseas-registration-exam/applying-for-ore/overseas- registration-exam-faqs

• Your application and supporting documents should be post to:

Registration Department
General Dental Council
1 Colmore Square, Birmingham
B4 6AJ
Phone: +44 20 7167 6000

• You’ll receive an email when GDC receives your documents. GDC will then contact your referees.
• If your application is successful, you’ll get eGDC login details, and your name will be added to the candidate list. You’ll be emailed when the exam booking is open.
• Your documents will be returned once processed. Provide an address where you can receive them.

During the ORE-1 course we do provide the general ORE application a step-by-step document Video guidance to DDC members

English language requirement for ORE-1:

For the purpose of the ORE, candidates are required to submit evidence of the English language. The types of evidence we are likely to accept are:

• An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) certificate at the appropriate level. IELTS a minimum of band 7 is needed and no less than 6.5 in each component. (IELTS ACADEMIC)
• A recent primary dental qualification that has been taught and examined in English. (less than 2 years)
• A recent pass in a language test for registration with a regulatory authority in a country where the first and native language is English.
• Recent and continuous experience of practicing in a country where the first language is English

Further Guidance: https://www.gdc-uk.org/registration/route-to-registration/english-language-controls

APPLICATION GUIDANCE LDS:

All documentation should be scanned and emailed to [email protected]. Postal copies will not be accepted.
Documents required for LDS-1 applications are:

1. Final degree certificate
   RCS requires a copy of your final degree certificate, must verify and sign the back of the copy of your certificate stating that the copy you have supplied is a copy of the original document. A provisional certificate will not be accepted in the place of a final degree certificate or diploma. If you are not able to provide a final degree certificate, please contact the RCS office prior to application.
2. NARIC certificate
   Evidence of your primary dental qualification must be supported by a NARIC Statement of Comparability. For information on how to obtain this, see http://www.ecctis.co.uk/naric/Individuals.
   • Please note for NARIC certificates that it can take time to obtain these so ensure you have your NARIC prior to applying online.
3. Passport
   You must send in a copy of your current, valid passport verified by an appropriate individual. You can also supply a correctly certified copy. A certified or verified copy of the passport must be clearly legible and the photograph must be clear. The copy must show your photograph and the expiry date of your passport. Only passports that have not expired will be accepted.
   • Translations – any required documents which are not in English must be accompanied by an exact translation. You must send us a certified copy of the original document and correctly certified translation.

4. Name Change
   If the name on your application differs from that on any other documents which you send once you have applied online, you must give RCS evidence of the legality of your name change, for example a marriage certificate. You can provide a copy verified by an appropriate individual. The individual must verify and sign the application form stating that a photocopy you have supplied is a copy of the original or you can provide a copy.

Resits
You do not need to provide original attested documents if you have already sat the LDS Part 1 examination before.

Original attested copies
All attested copies must state “This is a true copy of the original”, and must be officially stamped by the awarding body, Lawyer, Solicitor, Notary Public or UK GDC registrant.
The UK GDC registrant number must be included.
The attested original copy must also be signed and dated.

LDS RCS do not accept posted copies. All documentation should be scanned and emailed to [email protected].

Contacting the Royal College
For any queries regarding the application process please contact the Examinations and Assessment Department at:

The Royal College of Surgeons of England Examinations and Assessment Department
35-43 Lincoln’s Inn Fields
London WC2A 3PE
Telephone: Email: Website
+44 (0)207 405 3474 (option 3)
[email protected] www.rcseng.ac.uk

Reference from LDS & GDC website.