OET REQUIREMENTS · UNITED KINGDOM
OET requirements for the GDC (UK dental): what score you need
The GDC regulates dentists and dental care professionals in the UK and sets the English language evidence international applicants need.
OET is one of the routes the GDC recognises, with a Dentistry version available. Confirm the accepted version and grade on the GDC site before booking.
THE OET REQUIREMENT
The GDC has commonly accepted OET at grade B, a numeric score of 350, in each of the four subtests. Verify the current requirement, including which OET version is accepted, on the GDC website.
WORTH CONFIRMING
Combining-sitting rules and result validity are set by the GDC and can change, so confirm the current terms directly rather than assume they match another regulator.
LAST REVIEWED 6 JULY 2026
PREPARE FOR THE GRADE
Whatever the exact figure, Writing and Speaking are the subtests most candidates lose marks on. WardPass marks practice letters and role plays in seconds against the published OET criteria, and tracks a readiness estimate per subtest toward the 350 line, so you know whether you are on track before you sit the test.
Independent preparation service. Not affiliated with, or endorsed by, OET or Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment. This page is general guidance, not official advice; regulator requirements change, so always confirm the current rule with the regulator before booking or applying.