Unlocking the ORE

Overseas registration exam: a solution to dental workforce challenges

Jeff Sherer, owner of The Dental Design Studio, explains why those who pass the overseas registration exam (ORE) can help…

Dentistry

Why reforming the ORE would benefit NHS dentistry

‘A fairer system would not only help candidates like me but also benefit the NHS and patients’ – we hear…

Dentistry

‘You’ll need a psychotherapist’: the emotional cost of navigating the ORE

‘People in my situation just want to work…But right now, it just feels impossible’: Mariia Chalova opens up about her…

Dentistry

NHS dental access: why the ORE is part of the solution

Neil Carmichael, executive chair of the Association of Dental Groups (ADG), explains why the group backs calls to reform the…

Dentistry

‘Life is completely unpredictable’ – the realities of the overseas registration exam

In October, dentist Eni Muco was unsuccessful in booking part one of the overseas registration exam (ORE) for the sixth…

Dentistry

GDC ‘intends to reform’ overseas registration exam

Almost 1,500 people have signed Dentistry‘s petition calling for a fairer overseas registration exam (ORE) booking system. Here, the executive…

Dentistry

‘Deeply unjust’: the impact of the overseas registration exam backlog

‘It’s deeply frustrating to feel capable and prepared yet powerless’: for one dentist, the overseas registration exam (ORE) booking system…

Dentistry

Why is a fully-trained dentist working in McDonald’s?

Gaby Bissett speaks to an overseas-trained dentist about his frustrations with the overseas registration exam (ORE) and the impact it…

Dentistry

Overseas registration exam: petition launches to reform booking system

Dentistry has launched a petition calling for a priority booking system to be introduced for the overseas registration exam (ORE).…

Dentistry