From BMDC qualification to GDC registration — your complete ORE guide
Bangladesh has a growing number of dental graduates from BMDC-accredited institutions who choose to build their careers in the UK. The process to practise dentistry here requires passing the GDC Overseas Registration Examination (ORE) — a two-part assessment covering written dental science (Part 1) and clinical skills (Part 2). OREPass gives Bangladeshi candidates the most focused, GDC-aligned preparation available for ORE Part 1.
The Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC) governs dental education in Bangladesh. BMDC-accredited BDS programmes are typically 5 years (including internship). The GDC requires holders of Bangladeshi dental qualifications to complete the full ORE pathway before they can apply for registration. Your BMDC registration certificate will be required as part of the GDC application.
Confirm your Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC) degree meets the GDC's eligibility criteria to sit the ORE. You can check eligibility on the GDC website or contact their international registration team.
Apply to sit ORE Part 1 through the GDC website. The exam is held twice yearly — typically March and September. Application windows open several months before the exam date.
Start your OREPass free trial and work through the 7,000+ question bank. Use the mock exams to simulate exam conditions and track your performance by domain.
Sit your Part 1 at a Pearson VUE centre in the UK. Pass mark is 70%. Results are typically available within a few weeks.
Prepare for the Part 2 OSCE clinical exam. The Yardley Clinic in Birmingham — our official partner practice — provides structured ORE Part 2 training.
Once you have passed both parts, you can apply for full GDC registration as a dentist and begin practising in the UK.
Bangladeshi dental graduates often have strong basic science foundations. The areas requiring most focus for the GDC ORE tend to be UK-specific clinical standards, radiation regulations, and the communication/consent framework used in UK dentistry — all of which are covered in OREPass.
OREPass is used by Bangladeshi dentists preparing for the GDC ORE from both Bangladesh and the UK. Our question bank, mock exams, AI Tutor and personalised study plan give you everything you need to pass — first time.
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Yes. A BMDC-accredited BDS qualifies you to apply to sit the GDC ORE. You will need to provide proof of your dental degree and BMDC registration as part of the application.
Yes — Bangladeshi-qualified dentists must pass both parts. Part 1 is written (200 MCQ) and Part 2 is clinical (OSCE). Both must be passed before GDC registration.
Yes. OREPass is fully online. You can study from Bangladesh, on mobile or desktop, and many candidates start months before arriving in the UK.
The GDC requires a certificate of current registration from the BMDC (or equivalent overseas regulatory body). You should request this directly from the BMDC. The GDC may contact them directly to verify your standing.
Bangladeshi dentists from across the country's dental colleges are using OREPass to prepare for the GDC ORE. Key institutions include:
Bangladesh's oldest and largest dental college, affiliated with the University of Dhaka. Dhaka Dental graduates are among the most common Bangladeshi applicants for GDC registration.
The major dental institution in Bangladesh's second city. Graduates frequently pursue UK registration, particularly settling in East London and Birmingham.
North Bengal institution with consistent GDC ORE applicants.
Government institution with a strong academic reputation in Bangladesh.
Dhaka-based government institution with dental graduates pursuing GDC registration.
Private dental college in Dhaka with growing numbers of UK-bound graduates.
One of Dhaka's established private dental colleges with GDC ORE applicants.
Dhaka-based institution with graduates across the UK Bangladeshi community.
These universities are listed for informational purposes. OREPass is an independent platform not affiliated with or endorsed by any of these institutions.
For ORE Part 2 clinical training, The Yardley Clinic in Birmingham is our official partner practice. They offer hands-on mannequin sessions, live patient shadowing, mock OSCE and expert feedback — all delivered by GDC-registered trainers. The clinic is popular with Bangladeshi candidates based in Tower Hamlets (London), Birmingham, Oldham and Manchester.
Learn about ORE Part 2 training at The Yardley Clinic →