Description
Provider: Dental Pods Academy / Kingsbridge English Academy
Delivery mode: Blended (online theory + in‑person simulation & clinics)
Duration: 16 weeks (modular; can be condensed/extended)
Intended outcomes: Prepare overseas-qualified dentists to pass the GDC Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) Parts 1 & 2 while accumulating verifiable Enhanced CPD mapped to GDC Development Outcomes (A–D).
Note on exams
For UK registration via the GDC route, overseas dentists typically sit ORE Part 1 (2 written papers) and ORE Part 2 (4 practical components). Many candidates also complete English language tests (IELTS/OET) if required. This blueprint covers ORE Part 1 & Part 2 and integrates recommended CPD topics (medical emergencies, decontamination, radiography) within the programme.
1) Programme Structure (16 weeks)
Phase 0 — Onboarding & Compliance (Week 0)
- Eligibility check, ID & document review (right to study, immunisations, DBS if needed)
- Baseline diagnostics: MCQ benchmark (100 SBAs) + OSCE vignette spotting
- Set up Personal Development Plan (PDP) & CPD log template
- Inductions: safeguarding, infection prevention, health & safety, IR(ME)R awareness
Phase 1 — ORE Part 1 Theory (Weeks 1–6)
Weekly cadence: 2× live webinars (2h), 1× self‑study pack, 1× MCQ sprint (150 SBAs)
Module map (with GDC Outcomes):
- Clinically Applied Dental Sciences (A, C)
Anatomy, physiology, pathology, microbiology, pharmacology; dental materials fundamentals; local anaesthesia & pain control. - Human Disease & Medicine (A, C, D)
Systemic disease, red flags, prescribing, cross‑infection, antibiotics stewardship. - Restorative Dentistry (A, B)
Cariology, endodontics, prosthodontics (fixed/removable), periodontics, occlusion. - Oral Surgery & Oral Medicine (A, B, C)
Exodontia, surgical principles, medical emergencies interface, oral path. - Radiography & Radiation Protection (C, D)
IR(ME)R roles, selection criteria, image interpretation. - Law, Ethics & Professionalism in UK Practice (B, D)
Consent, record‑keeping, complaints, duty of candour, safeguarding. - Evidence, Epidemiology & Statistics (C)
Study design, critical appraisal, interpretation of data.
Assessment: Weekly timed SBAs (150 Qs), mid‑phase mock (2×180‑min papers), viva‑style debrief.
Phase 2 — ORE Part 2 Simulation (Weeks 7–12)
Facilities: Your dental practice sim lab with phantom heads/manikins (“mannequins”).
Four components mirrored:
- DM – Dental Manikin (Operative test)
3‑hour sessions: Class II MO/DO amalgam/composite, full‑metal crown prep, endo access + obturation on typodont, temporary crown, impression taking & dies.
Skills lab drills: isolation strategies, bur selection, line angles & margins, finishing/polishing standards, timed set‑ups & clean‑downs. - OSCE – Objective Structured Clinical Examination
20‑station circuit rotating history‑taking, examination steps, consent conversations, data interpretation (photos, radiographs), prescription writing, cross‑infection breaches, safeguarding scenarios, prostho design, perio BPE/6‑point charting, ortho referral, MH updates. - DTP – Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
Case‑based seminars + written plans for adult comprehensive care; special tests; risk‑based prevention; sequencing; consent options/costs; referral thresholds. - ME – Medical Emergencies
Drills for anaphylaxis, syncope, asthma, hypoglycaemia, seizures, angina/AMI; single‑rescuer adult BLS with AED on manikin; emergency drug tray checks; team roles & SBAR handover.
Assessment: Two full Part‑2 mocks (Weeks 9 & 12) with examiner‐style marking rubrics + video feedback.
Phase 3 — Consolidation & Exam Readiness (Weeks 13–16)
- Personalised gap‑plans from mock analytics
- High‑yield stations bootcamp (restorative finishing, OSCE comms, DTP justifications)
- Admin & logistics: booking windows, required documents, travel plan rehearsal
- Final full‑dress mock (Week 15) + 1‑to‑1 tutorials (Week 16)
2) Contact Hours & CPD Mapping
| Strand | Hours | Delivery | GDC Outcome(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 Theory teaching | 48 | Live webinars/workshops | A, C, D |
| Directed self‑study | 36 | E‑learning packs | A, C |
| MCQ practice & review | 30 | Timed SBAs + debrief | A, C |
| Manikin skills labs (DM) | 36 | In‑person sim | A |
| OSCE skills & role‑play | 24 | In‑person sim | A, B |
| DTP seminars | 18 | Case conferences | B, D |
| Medical emergencies | 12 | Drills & scenarios | C, D |
| Radiography & IR(ME)R | 6 | Seminar + OSCE stations | C, D |
| Decontamination/IPC | 5 | Audit + workshop | C, D |
| Law & ethics | 6 | Seminar + OSCE | B, D |
| Total verifiable CPD | 221 |
Programme exceeds recommended CPD in medical emergencies (≥10h/2h‑per‑year), decontamination and radiography within a single cycle.
3) Assessment Strategy
- Diagnostics: Entry SBAs/OSCE screen → stream into standard/accelerated groups.
- Formative: Weekly quizzes, stations checklists, peer‑OSCEs with structured feedback.
- Summative Mocks:
- Part 1 Mock: 2×180‑min (Paper A & B).
- Part 2 Mocks: Full DM tasks, 20‑station OSCE, 2×DTP cases, ME circuit.
- Progression gates: Minimum mock standards (e.g., ≥60% SBAs; pass all safety‑critical ME stations) before exam booking advice.
4) Manikin Lab: Setup & Kit List (practical)
Core: Phantom heads, lighting, high‑/slow‑speed handpieces, suction, rubber dam sets, matrix systems (Tofflemire/sectional), wedges, typodont teeth (MO/DO, endo, crown prep), burs kit (fissure, chamfer, round, finishing), composites/amalgam, etch/bonding, impression materials & trays, temporary crown materials, endo files & GP, radiograph mounts/sensor holders, PPE & infection‑control station, AED & emergency drug kit.
Station layouts: Pre‑bagged trays per task with checklists; time‑stamped set‑up/breakdown SOPs; calibration boards with reference preps.
Quality system: Calibration sessions for faculty; double‑marking for borderline cases; incident reporting for IPC; weekly equipment audit log.
5) Faculty & Staffing
- Course Lead: GDC‑registered GDP with ORE/LDS examining or coaching experience
- Leads per strand: Restorative, Endo, Pros, Oral Surgery, Radiography, Law/Ethics, Medical Emergencies
- Support: IPC lead nurse, decon tech, sim lab coordinator, patient actors
Ratios: Skills lab 1:4 tutor:learner; OSCE 1:1 station examiner; ME drills 1:6
6) Candidate Support & Pastoral
- PDP reviews and mentoring (Weeks 0, 8, 16)
- Weekly office hours; WhatsApp study pods; exam‑admin concierge
- Optional IELTS/OET prep stream (evenings)
7) Compliance & Evidence Pack
- CPD certificates (title, aims, learning outcomes A–D, hours, speaker credentials)
- Attendance logs, reflective notes template, PDP, mapping document (topic→outcome), ME/BLS sign‑off, IR(ME)R awareness certificate, decon/IPC audit report
- Health & safety risk assessment for sim activities; incident/near‑miss forms
8) KPIs & QA
- ≥80% Part‑1 first‑time pass; ≥75% Part‑2 first‑time pass
- Candidate satisfaction ≥4.5/5
- External advisor annual review; bi‑annual mock standard‑setting
9) Indicative Timetable (example week)
Mon (online): Restorative masterclass (2h)
Tue (self‑study): Reading pack + 30 SBAs
Wed (in‑practice): Manikin crown prep & temp (3h)
Thu (in‑practice): OSCE comms & radiography interpretation (2h)
Fri (in‑practice): ME drills + decon audit (2h)
10) Pricing & Cohort Model (indicative)
- Standard (16 weeks): £3,950 – includes online materials, 6 mock exams, lab consumables
- Intensive (8–10 weeks): £3,200 – accelerated schedule
- Add‑ons: Extra DM practice blocks (£150/3h), 1‑to‑1 tutorials (£120/h), IELTS/OET stream (£395)
11) Next Steps
- Confirm cohort size and preferred start date
- Walk‑through of your practice space for sim lab layout
- We customise the timetable and publish booking links
- Launch marketing & admissions (eligibility screen + deposit)
Appendices (templates included)
- CPD Certificate template (verifiable CPD)
- PDP & Reflective log
- OSCE/DM marking rubrics
- ME drills checklist & drug‑kit contents
- Radiography justification & reporting worksheet
- Decontamination audit tool
