Free study materials, guidelines, and exam prep guides
Key guidelines and reference materials
The official General Dental Council standards document covering all 9 principles
NICE clinical guideline on dental recall intervals for oral health
NICE guidance on prescribing antimicrobials in dentistry
British National Formulary prescribing guidance relevant to dentistry
Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme prescribing guide
Management of dental patients taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs
Guidance on antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures
Essential textbooks and study materials
Essential companion for clinical dentistry — covers all major clinical topics tested in the ORE. Often referred to as the "Blue Book".
Covers Anatomy, Physiology, and basic dental sciences — the "Pink Book". Key reference for dental science topics.
Exam format, strategies, and marking schemes
Overview of the ORE Part 1 examination format, paper structure, and what to expect on exam day
Understanding how the ORE is marked — negative marking, pass marks, and scoring strategy