However, if money is an issue and you are located within the EU, the ORE Exam is recommended as there have been some historical jurisdictional issues with the LDS.
If you are outside the EU and your degree is not recognised, it is better to go for the LDS..
Long established, internationally recognised dental qualification It marks a level of achievement above and beyond the primary dental qualification For those aspiring to enter specialty training, it will also provide an advantageous contribution to the portfolio of evidence that would be required to indicate suitable eligibility .
The Diploma in Primary Care Oral Surgery, awarded by the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK), provides dental practitioners with invaluable hands-on oral surgery experience.
Examination in the Diploma in Restorative Dentistry (DipRes) is a culmination of continuous assessment over the two-year period of the course.
The Licence in Dental Surgery (LDS) is the oldest continuously existing dental qualification in the UK, awarded by the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS).
Candidates must pass Part 2 within five years of passing Part 1.
Up to four attempts are allowed for each part of the exam.
