ORE-Part1 exam questions

1. Question 1

   Single answer

   According to the 2017 classification of periodontal diseases, how is periodontitis primarily staged?

   • A

     By patient age and smoking status alone

   • B

     By severity of attachment and bone loss (Stages I-IV)

   • C

     By the number of missing teeth only

   • D

     By plaque index score without radiographs

   Reveal answer

   Correct answer

   • B

     By severity of attachment and bone loss (Stages I-IV)

2. Question 2

   Single answer

   Under IR(ME)R, which principle requires that every dental radiograph taken must have a clear clinical benefit?

   • A

     The justification of each individual exposure

   • B

     Taking radiographs at every recall regardless of need

   • C

     The ALARP principle (as low as reasonably practicable)

   • D

     The use of lead aprons for every patient always

   Reveal answer

   Correct answer

   • A

     The justification of each individual exposure

3. Question 3

   Single answer

   Immediately after a needlestick injury from a used dental needle, what is the correct first action?

   • A

     Ignore it if the patient appears healthy

   • B

     Suck the wound to remove blood from the injury

   • C

     Apply a tourniquet above the needlestick site

   • D

     Encourage the wound to bleed, wash with soap and running water, and cover it

   Reveal answer

   Correct answer

   • D

     Encourage the wound to bleed, wash with soap and running water, and cover it

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5. Question 4

   Single answer

   Why is hand hygiene considered the single most important measure for preventing cross-infection in dental practice?

   • A

     It is the cheapest equipment to buy for the practice

   • B

     Hands are the main route of cross-infection

   • C

     It only matters before eating

   • D

     It removes the need for gloves during treatment

   Reveal answer

   Correct answer

   • B

     Hands are the main route of cross-infection

6. Question 5

   Single answer

   Which sterilisation method is the standard for reusable dental instruments in UK primary care, as set out in HTM 01-05?

   • A

     Immersion disinfection in 70% alcohol only

   • B

     Steam autoclaving (moist heat under pressure)

   • C

     Ethylene oxide gas

   • D

     Dry heat sterilisation at 160 degrees Celsius

   Reveal answer

   Correct answer

   • B

     Steam autoclaving (moist heat under pressure)

7. Question 6

   Single answer

   In the Basic Periodontal Examination (BPE), what does a score of code 4 in a sextant indicate?

   • A

     Probing depths up to 3.5 mm with no bleeding

   • B

     Bleeding on probing with pockets up to 3.5 mm

   • C

     Probing depths of 3.5-5.5 mm (black band partially visible)

   • D

     Probing depths of 6 mm or more (black band disappears)

   Reveal answer

   Correct answer

   • D

     Probing depths of 6 mm or more (black band disappears)

8. Question 7

   Single answer

   A patient makes a formal complaint about their treatment. What does good professional practice and GDC guidance require?

   • A

     Acknowledge it promptly, respond constructively, and have a clear complaints procedure

   • B

     Tell the patient to take their concerns elsewhere

   • C

     Ignore the complaint unless it becomes legal

   • D

     Immediately refund all fees without investigation

   Reveal answer

   Correct answer

   • A

     Acknowledge it promptly, respond constructively, and have a clear complaints procedure

9. Question 8

   Single answer

   By what age have all the primary (deciduous) teeth usually erupted in a healthy child?

   • A

     By around 12 months (primary dentition incomplete)

   • B

     By around 25-3 years

   • C

     By around 7 years

   • D

     By around 5 years (mixed dentition starting)

   Reveal answer

   Correct answer

   • B

     By around 25-3 years

10. Question 9

    Single answer

    A patient has dentine hypersensitivity to cold at the cervical area with no caries or restorations. Which management is most appropriate first?

    • A

      High-fluoride desensitising toothpaste and dietary advice

    • B

      Extraction of the affected teeth

    • C

      Root canal treatment of the sensitive tooth

    • D

      Full coverage crown on every sensitive tooth

    Reveal answer

    Correct answer

    • A

      High-fluoride desensitising toothpaste and dietary advice

11. Question 10

    Single answer

    In the UK, which index is used to prioritise patients for orthodontic treatment need on the NHS?

    • A

      DMFT index (caries experience measure)

    • B

      Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN)

    • C

      PUFA index

    • D

      Plaque index (oral hygiene measure)

    Reveal answer

    Correct answer

    • B

      Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN)

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