HIGHRegulatoryTier 1
ORE pass rate drops by 29%
SourceDentistry.co.ukTier 1Mainstream Media
Originally at news.google.com
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Why it matters for dental
UK dentists who rely on overseas hires now face a 27 % Part 2 pass rate, shrinking the pipeline of new registrants and raising staffing costs for practices and DSOs.
Key points
- General Dental Council reported the September 2026 Part 2 pass rate fell to 27 % from 56 % in April.
- The medical emergencies exercise had the highest failure rate at 44 %, followed by the objective structured clinical examination at 41 %.
- Candidates who fail may resit a maximum of four attempts and will receive detailed feedback by 30 October 2026.
- GDC will launch a new exam portal at the beginning of 2027 after repeated booking-system failures in June and July 2026.
Who should care
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