‘We are dentists ready and willing to treat patients – yet we’re stuck fighting to prove our competence on an acrylic tooth’: we hear from an overseas-trained dentist on why the overseas registration exam (ORE) system is not meeting the current demand in dentistry.
Can you tell us a bit more about you?
Yes, I am an Egyptian specialist of restorative dentistry with a focus on endodontics. I have about six years of experience in all different clinical settings from fully private clinics to insurance-based hospital work. Throughout the years, I have accumulated a portfolio that includes thousands of patients and tens of thousands of hours of clinical work.
My decision to relocate to the UK goes beyond just working as a dentist. I hope to be able to pursue postgraduate education and pursue a career that blends clinical and academic work.
