ORE Part 1 (Overseas Registration Examination — Part 1 (UK GDC)) — Free Online Mock Test
GDC-administered written exam for overseas-qualified dentists to register in the UK. Two MCQ papers (100 SBA each) covering clinical and human disease. · Official language: English.
Advanced
United Kingdom
Medical Licensing
200 questions
360 min
50 distinct variants
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ORE Part 1 exam at a glance
ORE Part 1 section breakdown
The ORE Part 1 mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. Inter-section breaks are enforced.
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Paper A — Clinical Dentistry (100 SBA)
100 questions · 180 minutes · ~108 sec/question
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Paper B — Human Disease + Law/Ethics (100 SBA)
100 questions · 180 minutes · ~108 sec/question
ORE Part 1 scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: ORE Part 1 has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: ORE Part 1 (% accuracy, pass mark ~60-65%).
How ORE Part 1 is conducted
Mode
Standard — practice without proctoring on Wrexa Edge, or enable optional webcam proctoring to simulate test-day conditions.
Test format
Linear / fixed-form — every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
Backtracking
Allowed — you can revisit and change answers within a section.
Mark for review
Available — flag tough questions and return to them before submitting the section.
Tools available during the ORE Part 1 exam
Wrexa Edge renders these tools inside the mock test exactly as they appear on the real ORE Part 1 exam — same shortcuts, same behaviour.
ORE Part 1 time strategy
With 200 questions in 360 minutes, you have about 108 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
Paper A — Clinical Dentistry (100 SBA)
Target ~108 sec/question. If a question takes more than 162 seconds, mark for review and move on.
Paper B — Human Disease + Law/Ethics (100 SBA)
Target ~108 sec/question. If a question takes more than 162 seconds, mark for review and move on.
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
ORE Part 1 topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of ORE Part 1, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
Paper A — Clinical Dentistry (100 SBA)
- Path — Cysts · 3
- Radiography — Views · 3
- Occlusion — Classification · 2
- Periodontology — Anatomy · 2
- Periodontology — Microbiology · 2
- Endodontics — Diagnosis · 2
- Endodontics — Irrigation · 2
- Operative — Cavity Classification · 2
Paper B — Human Disease + Law/Ethics (100 SBA)
- Path — Cysts · 3
- Radiography — Views · 3
- Endodontics — Diagnosis · 2
- Endodontics — Irrigation · 2
- Operative — Cavity Classification · 2
- Operative — Composite · 2
- Operative — Cariology · 2
- Path — Tumours · 2
Sample ORE Part 1 questions
A preview of real practice questions from the Wrexa Edge ORE Part 1 bank — the same style, phrasing and difficulty you'll face on test day. Full solutions unlock free inside the mock.
Paper A — Clinical Dentistry (100 SBA) · Anatomy — Notation
Q1. Tooth notation under the Universal Numbering System (US): tooth #8 is the:
Why: Correct answer: D — Permanent maxillary right central incisor. Topic: Anatomy — Notation.
Paper B — Human Disease + Law/Ethics (100 SBA) · Periodontology — Classification
Q2. The 2017 World Workshop classification stages periodontitis (I-IV) primarily by:
Why: Correct answer: B — Interdental clinical attachment loss (CAL), radiographic bone loss, tooth loss due to perio, and complexity factors. Topic: Periodontology — Classification.
Paper A — Clinical Dentistry (100 SBA) · Anatomy — Roots
Q3. How many roots does a normal maxillary first molar have?
Why: Correct answer: A — Three — two buccal (MB, DB) and one palatal. Topic: Anatomy — Roots.
Paper B — Human Disease + Law/Ethics (100 SBA) · Periodontology — Furcation
Q4. A "furcation involvement Grade II" (Glickman) indicates:
Why: Correct answer: C — Horizontal loss of supporting tissue into the furcation but the entrance is not through-and-through (cul-de-sac). Topic: Periodontology — Furcation.
Paper A — Clinical Dentistry (100 SBA) · Anatomy — Histology
Q5. Enamel rod orientation near the dentinoenamel junction (DEJ) is generally:
Why: Correct answer: B — Perpendicular to the DEJ. Topic: Anatomy — Histology.
Paper B — Human Disease + Law/Ethics (100 SBA) · Periodontology — Maintenance
Q6. The recommended interval for periodontal supportive therapy (maintenance) in most periodontitis patients post-active treatment is:
Why: Correct answer: D — 3 months (every 3 months until biofilm control is demonstrably stable). Topic: Periodontology — Maintenance.
These are a handful of the 10000 unique ORE Part 1 questions across all 50 Wrexa Edge variants — start a free mock to attempt the full set with instant scoring.
ORE Part 1 difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
GDC-administered written exam for overseas-qualified dentists to register in the UK. Two MCQ papers (100 SBA each) covering clinical and human disease. · Official language: English.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's ORE Part 1 bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for ORE Part 1
Real test-day interface
Our vignette skin mirrors the actual ORE Part 1 testing software — same timer, palette, tools, and navigation.
50 distinct variants
10000 unique practice questions, each variant a fresh test — not just shuffled options.
Detailed analytics
Scaled score, section accuracy, topic-wise heatmap, time-per-question — see where to focus after every attempt.
Spaced repetition (Notebook)
Wrong answers and flagged questions flow into an SM-2 spaced-repetition deck so you actually retain what you learn.
Optional proctoring
Browser-based face-api detection (no install) — turn it on to simulate a high-stakes environment.
Free to start
No credit card. Sign up, pick a variant, and your first ORE Part 1 mock starts in under a minute.
ORE Part 1 study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
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Phase 1 — Learn the syllabus
Weeks 1–4
- Work through every section — Paper A — Clinical Dentistry (100 SBA), Paper B — Human Disease + Law/Ethics (100 SBA) — from your core study material
- Make short notes and a formula/fact sheet you can revise quickly
- Attempt topic questions right after finishing each area
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Phase 2 — Practice & sectionals
Weeks 5–8
- Solve previous-year and practice questions section by section
- Time yourself on Paper A — Clinical Dentistry (100 SBA) and your weakest areas
- Keep an error log and revisit every mistake weekly
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Phase 3 — Full-length mocks
Weeks 9–12
- Take full-length ORE Part 1 mocks in the real test interface
- Analyse accuracy, time per question and silly mistakes after each mock
- Revise from notes and re-attempt only weak-topic questions
Where ORE Part 1 can take you
A strong ORE Part 1 result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
Clinical practice
A pass grants the licence required to practise and treat patients in your jurisdiction.
Residency & specialisation
Qualifies you for residency, postgraduate training and specialist certification.
Hospital & public health roles
Positions across hospitals, public-health services and research institutions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the ORE Part 1 exam pattern?
- Overseas Registration Examination — Part 1 (UK GDC) contains 200 questions across 2 sections: Paper A — Clinical Dentistry (100 SBA), Paper B — Human Disease + Law/Ethics (100 SBA). Total duration is 360 minutes (about 108 seconds per question).
- Does ORE Part 1 have negative marking?
- No — ORE Part 1 has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is ORE Part 1 scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 100. ORE Part 1 (% accuracy, pass mark ~60-65%).
- How can I practise ORE Part 1 online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free full-length ORE Part 1 mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 40 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of ORE Part 1?
- ORE Part 1 is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. GDC-administered written exam for overseas-qualified dentists to register in the UK. Two MCQ papers (100 SBA each) covering clinical and human disease. · Official language: English.
- How long is the ORE Part 1 exam?
- ORE Part 1 runs for 360 minutes total across 2 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including mandatory inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in ORE Part 1?
- ORE Part 1 is split into: Paper A — Clinical Dentistry (100 SBA), Paper B — Human Disease + Law/Ethics (100 SBA). Each section is timed and weighted separately. GDC-administered written exam for overseas-qualified dentists to register in the UK. Two MCQ papers (100 SBA each) covering clinical and human disease. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during ORE Part 1?
- Built-in lab values reference table (USMLE-style).
- Is the ORE Part 1 test adaptive?
- No — ORE Part 1 is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many ORE Part 1 mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct ORE Part 1 variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 10 free for everyone and 40 more with Pro. That's 10000 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free ORE Part 1 test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge ORE Part 1 test series for 2026 gives you 10 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are ORE Part 1 previous year question–style papers included?
- Every ORE Part 1 mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 200-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free ORE Part 1 mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's ORE Part 1 mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the ORE Part 1 mock test on mobile?
- Yes. ORE Part 1 mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the ORE Part 1 syllabus?
- The ORE Part 1 syllabus maps to its 2 sections: Paper A — Clinical Dentistry (100 SBA), Paper B — Human Disease + Law/Ethics (100 SBA). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for ORE Part 1?
- Eligibility for ORE Part 1 — age, qualification and number of attempts — is set by the official conducting body and can change each cycle, so always confirm the current official notification before applying. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic ORE Part 1 practice: 10 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the ORE Part 1 exam and how should I prepare?
- Official ORE Part 1 exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free ORE Part 1 mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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