Field notes
LDS examIf an ORE seat won't come — or you want another road: the Royal College's LDS with 1,000 places in 2026, GDC temporary registration for academic roles, working as a dental nurse — and the persistent MFDS misunderstanding.
ORE examA complete guide to the UK's Overseas Registration Examination — Part 1 and Part 2 structure, the new fees (£485 and £6,967), 2,400 annual places, the sitting calendar to 2027, and what GDC registration requires after you pass.
PLVEGDC registration alone doesn't open NHS work — you need a Performer Number. The reformed PLVE process (no form, no fee), the 6–9 month timeline, NHS England's regional teams, and the Scottish, Welsh, and Northern Irish equivalents.
UK permanent residency dentistFrom April 2026 the standard route to UK settlement doubled to 10 years. Where do dentists stand? The Earned Settlement framework, the Health and Care Worker visa, family rights, financial planning notes, and the citizenship timeline.
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