ORE Part 2 (Overseas Registration Examination — Part 2 OSCE (UK GDC)) — Free Online Mock Test
Practical OSCE-style exam — dental manikin, diagnostic & treatment planning, medical emergencies, communication, prescribing. Held at the GDC test centre. · Official language: English.
ORE Part 2 exam at a glance
ORE Part 2 full-length mock tests
Attempt 50 full-length ORE Part 2 mock tests, each a distinct question set built on the real 100-question, 360-minute pattern — with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first 3 are free.
ORE Part 2 key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | The General Dental Council (GDC), UK. |
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| Official website | gdc-uk.org ↗ |
| Mode | A practical/clinical examination in several components — an OSCE, an operative test on a dental manikin, a diagnostic and treatment-planning exercise, and a practical medical-emergencies test. |
| Frequency | A few sittings a year (limited places). |
| Scoring & marking | The OSCE is a circuit of up to ~24 stations (about 6 minutes each, ~2.5 hours); the operative test requires performing procedures (e.g. tooth preparation and restoration) on a manikin over about 3 hours; plus diagnosis/treatment planning and a medical-emergencies practical. You must pass the components to complete Part 2. |
| Score validity | Passing Part 2 (with Part 1) allows application for GDC registration. |
| Language | English. |
Who is eligible for ORE Part 2?
You must have passed ORE Part 1; Part 2 must be completed within 5 years of the first Part 1 attempt. A maximum of four attempts is allowed.
Last verified July 2026 against GDC — ORE Part 2. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
ORE Part 2 section breakdown
The ORE Part 2 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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OSCE Stations — Diagnostic + Treatment Planning (50 Q)
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Medical Emergencies + Prescribing (30 Q)
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Communication + Ethics (20 Q)
ORE Part 2 scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: ORE Part 2 has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: ORE Part 2 (pass per station).
How ORE Part 2 is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
Tools available during the ORE Part 2 exam
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Lab Values
Wrexa Edge renders these tools inside the mock test exactly as they appear on the real ORE Part 2 exam — same shortcuts, same behaviour.
ORE Part 2 time strategy
With 100 questions in 360 minutes, you have about 216 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- OSCE Stations — Diagnostic + Treatment Planning (50 Q)
- Medical Emergencies + Prescribing (30 Q)
- Communication + Ethics (20 Q)
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 2 topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of ORE Part 2, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
OSCE Stations — Diagnostic + Treatment Planning (50 Q)
- Path — Cysts · 3
- Occlusion — Classification · 2
- Periodontology — Anatomy · 2
- Periodontology — Microbiology · 2
- Endodontics — Diagnosis · 2
- Endodontics — Irrigation · 2
- Operative — Cavity Classification · 2
- Operative — Composite · 2
Medical Emergencies + Prescribing (30 Q)
- Path — Cysts · 3
- Endodontics — Diagnosis · 2
- Endodontics — Irrigation · 2
- Operative — Cavity Classification · 2
- Operative — Composite · 2
- Operative — Cariology · 2
- Periodontology — Classification · 1
- Periodontology — Furcation · 1
Communication + Ethics (20 Q)
- MedEthics — Confidentiality · 7
- MedEthics — Capacity · 5
- MedEthics — Informed consent · 4
- MedEthics — Breaking bad news · 4
ORE Part 2 difficulty calibration
Elite tier. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months.
Practical OSCE-style exam — dental manikin, diagnostic & treatment planning, medical emergencies, communication, prescribing. Held at the GDC test centre. · Official language: English.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's ORE Part 2 bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for ORE Part 2
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
- Free to start
Expert take: what ORE Part 2 really tests
ORE Part 2 is entirely practical — an OSCE circuit plus an operative test on a manikin, diagnosis and treatment planning, and a hands-on medical-emergencies station. It cannot be crammed from books: manikin skill, timing and OSCE technique are built through supervised hands-on practice. A subtlety catches people out — failing a single component (like medical emergencies) can mean resitting, so competence must be even across all parts.
Preparation tips
- Get supervised, hands-on manikin and OSCE practice — this is a practical exam.
- Do not neglect the medical-emergencies station; failing it can trigger a resit.
- Build speed and accuracy in operative procedures to the UK standard.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Trying to prepare from books alone without hands-on operative/OSCE practice.
- Being strong operatively but weak in one component like medical emergencies.
ORE Part 2 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.
- Practise tooth preparation, restoration and operative procedures on a manikin
- Build speed and accuracy to the UK clinical standard
- Take a hands-on ORE Part 2 course if possible
- Rehearse the OSCE circuit and diagnosis/treatment-planning exercises
- Practise communication and consent stations
- Study and drill the medical-emergencies practical
- Do full timed OSCE circuits and operative sessions
- Ensure competence across every component (a fail in one can mean a resit)
- Consolidate manikin technique and emergency management
Where ORE Part 2 can take you
A strong ORE Part 2 result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- UK dental registration
- Clinical dentistry in the UK
- NHS & private practice
- International dental career
Best books & official prep for ORE Part 2
- ORE Part 2 practical courses (manikin/OSCE) — Various
- Clinical operative dentistry references — Various
- GDC ORE Part 2 guidance (OSCE circuit) — GDC
- Medical emergencies in dentistry — Various
Official practice: The GDC publishes the Part 2 format; it is practical, so supervised manikin work, OSCE rehearsal and medical-emergencies practice matter most.
Previous-year papers: The GDC does not release past stations; the guidance and hands-on courses are the best preparation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the ORE Part 2 exam pattern?
- Overseas Registration Examination — Part 2 OSCE (UK GDC) contains 100 questions across 3 sections: OSCE Stations — Diagnostic + Treatment Planning (50 Q), Medical Emergencies + Prescribing (30 Q), Communication + Ethics (20 Q). Total duration is 360 minutes (about 216 seconds per question).
- Does ORE Part 2 have negative marking?
- No — ORE Part 2 has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is ORE Part 2 scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 100. ORE Part 2 (pass per station).
- How can I practise ORE Part 2 online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length ORE Part 2 mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of ORE Part 2?
- ORE Part 2 is rated Elite difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months. Practical OSCE-style exam — dental manikin, diagnostic & treatment planning, medical emergencies, communication, prescribing. Held at the GDC test centre. · Official language: English.
- How long is the ORE Part 2 exam?
- ORE Part 2 runs for 360 minutes total across 3 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 2?
- ORE Part 2 is split into: OSCE Stations — Diagnostic + Treatment Planning (50 Q), Medical Emergencies + Prescribing (30 Q), Communication + Ethics (20 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. Practical OSCE-style exam — dental manikin, diagnostic & treatment planning, medical emergencies, communication, prescribing. Held at the GDC test centre. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during ORE Part 2?
- Built-in lab values reference table (USMLE-style).
- Is the ORE Part 2 test adaptive?
- No — ORE Part 2 is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many ORE Part 2 mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct ORE Part 2 variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 5000 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free ORE Part 2 test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge ORE Part 2 test series for 2026 gives you 3 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 2 previous year question–style papers included?
- Every ORE Part 2 mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 100-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free ORE Part 2 mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's ORE Part 2 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 2 mock test on mobile?
- Yes. ORE Part 2 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 2 syllabus?
- The ORE Part 2 syllabus maps to its 3 sections: OSCE Stations — Diagnostic + Treatment Planning (50 Q), Medical Emergencies + Prescribing (30 Q), Communication + Ethics (20 Q). 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 2?
- You must have passed ORE Part 1; Part 2 must be completed within 5 years of the first Part 1 attempt. A maximum of four attempts is allowed. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic ORE Part 2 practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the ORE Part 2 exam and how should I prepare?
- Official ORE Part 2 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 3 free ORE Part 2 mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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