‘A fairer system would not only help candidates like me but also benefit the NHS and patients’ – we hear from an overseas-trained dentist, who wishes to remain anonymous, about why overseas registration exam (ORE) reform is so crucial.
Tell us a bit more about your background
I am a general dental practitioner (GDP) from India with more than nine years of clinical experience. Before moving to the UK, I managed four clinics before the pandemic, and later two clinics as both practitioner and manager. My work has always gone beyond treatment – I focused on raising awareness about oral health, counselling patients, and helping them understand that oral health is directly linked to overall health.
What motivated you to pursue registration as a dentist in the UK?
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