ORE Preparation Programme
Hybrid preparation for ORE Part 1 and Part 2, with hands-on practice in Istanbul and London.
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Advancing skills, shaping careers and delivering world-class dental education across the globe.
Wherever you are, we want to help you grow, succeed and reach your goals in dentistry.
Dentistry changes all the time. New techniques, new technologies and new regulations mean that dentists must keep learning throughout their careers. At Knightsbridge Academy, our mission is to provide excellent postgraduate training that gives dental professionals the latest knowledge and skills to succeed.
I have worked in the dental world for more than 35 years, as a dentist, publisher and educator. Vestiyer Publishing Group has served the dental community in Istanbul since 1989. I founded VESTA Akademi in Turkey in 2005 and Knightsbridge Academy in London in 2010. Together they have one purpose: to help dentists keep learning, wherever they practise.
Based in the UK, teaching across the world
Our headquarters are in London, and we teach dental professionals worldwide. Our courses and events have taken place in:
LondonIstanbulViennaBakuLos AngelesWashingtonStuttgartNicosiaand other cities
Our motto, “Based in the UK, Teaching Across the World”, reflects our aim to make high-quality dental education available wherever you are. We are proud that professionals in many regions benefit from internationally recognised, expert-led training.
One of our best-known areas of expertise is cadaver dissection training. We have built an international reputation for hands-on surgical courses for dental professionals. We work with expert tutors, academics and institutions so that our courses are designed to meet high educational standards, including the General Dental Council’s Enhanced CPD guidance.
Supporting international dentists on their UK journey
Many dentists qualified abroad want to build a career in the UK. Our ORE Preparation Programme guides them through the exam and GDC registration, with hands-on practice in Istanbul and London. Our guides and consultancy sessions help them plan each step in the right order.
We have done this before. Until 2023, dentists qualified abroad could join the GDC register as dental therapists. We ran a programme for that route and supported many dentists to register in the UK. Every participant who completed their application went on to complete GDC registration. When the law changed in 2023, this route closed to dentists, and we stopped the programme. That experience shapes the way we support the ORE today.
Bespoke courses, tailored to your needs
If your organisation or group needs customised training, we can design a bespoke course in many disciplines. It can be an intensive short course or a programme lasting several weeks.
We begin with a detailed consultation to understand what you need. Then we design a high-quality course that improves both clinical skills and professional expertise.
Looking forward to meeting you
We are here to support your professional development through expert-led training and consultancy. Wherever you are, we want to help you grow, succeed and reach your goals in dentistry.
I look forward to meeting you soon.
Sincerely,Dr Bülent ManavCEO, Knightsbridge Academy
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