From SLMC-registered BDS to GDC registration — your complete ORE pathway guide
Sri Lanka produces well-trained dentists from SLMC-regulated universities with strong English-language foundations — an advantage when preparing for the GDC ORE. To practise dentistry in the UK, Sri Lankan graduates must pass both ORE Part 1 (written MCQ) and Part 2 (clinical OSCE). OREPass provides the most comprehensive online preparation for ORE Part 1, with 7,000+ SBA questions aligned to the GDC examination.
The Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) regulates medical and dental education in Sri Lanka. BDS programmes from SLMC-recognised universities are 5-year courses. The GDC requires Sri Lankan-qualified dentists to pass both ORE Part 1 and Part 2 before applying for registration. English proficiency is typically less of a barrier for Sri Lankan candidates than for graduates from other countries — allowing more focus on the clinical science content of ORE Part 1.
Confirm your Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) 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.
Sri Lankan dental graduates generally have strong basic science knowledge. Key areas to focus on for the GDC ORE include UK radiation legislation (IR(ME)R 2017), HTM 01-05 infection control, GDC Standards for the Dental Team, and UK-specific consent and prescribing frameworks.
Sri Lankan dentists use OREPass to prepare for GDC ORE Part 1 from both Sri Lanka and the UK. Our question bank, mock exams, AI Tutor and personalised study plan give you everything you need to pass — first time.
Then £25/month. Cancel any time.
Yes. A BDS from an SLMC-recognised Sri Lankan university qualifies you to apply for the GDC ORE. You will need your degree certificate, transcripts and SLMC registration certificate as part of the GDC application.
No. All Sri Lankan-qualified dentists must pass both ORE Part 1 and Part 2 regardless of postgraduate qualifications or experience.
Yes — OREPass is fully online and available worldwide on mobile or desktop.
Most Sri Lankan candidates are well-prepared in core dental sciences. The focused preparation areas are typically: UK-specific radiation law, HTM 01-05 infection control, GDC professional standards, prescribing frameworks, and the UK dental materials commonly tested in the ORE.
Sri Lankan BDS graduates from the country's universities use OREPass to prepare for GDC ORE Part 1. Key institutions include:
Sri Lanka's oldest dental school and most prestigious. Peradeniya graduates have strong English language foundations and structured clinical training well-suited to the GDC ORE.
Capital city institution with strong academic output and significant numbers of graduates pursuing GDC registration.
Kelaniya graduates are among the most active Sri Lankan applicants for GDC registration, with many settling in London and the South East.
Southern Sri Lanka institution with growing dental faculty and GDC ORE applicants.
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 Sri Lankan candidates based in London, Birmingham, Leicester and Manchester.
Learn about ORE Part 2 training at The Yardley Clinic →