LDS Part 1
LDS Part 1 consists of two SBA papers testing your dental knowledge. The Licence in Dental Surgery is awarded by the Royal College of Surgeons of England and allows GDC registration.
Exam Overview
Format
Written (2 SBA papers)
Duration
Both papers in one sitting
Exam Fee
£900 (rising to £1,025 from Sept 2026)
Official Info
Key Points
- Two papers with Single Best Answer (SBA) questions
- Both papers must be passed in the same sitting
- Awarded by Faculty of Dental Surgery, RCS England
- Oldest dental qualification in the UK
- 1,000 Part 1 places offered in 2026
- Increasing to 2,000 places per year from 2027
Study Resources
Everything you need to pass LDS Part 1, built by candidates who have been through it.
Adaptive SBA Q-Bank
LDS-specific question bank aligned to the RCS syllabus, with AI-powered targeting of your weakest topics.
Full Mock Papers
Timed two-paper simulations matching the real LDS Part 1 format, with cohort benchmarking.
High-yield Revision Notes
Concise, exam-focused summaries of both LDS papers,written by candidates who passed first time.
Video Lecture Library
Short video lectures on the highest-yield LDS Part 1 topics, accessible on any device.
Examiner Report Analysis
Learn from RCS examiner reports,understand the patterns in where candidates succeed and fail.
Study Community
WhatsApp group with fellow LDS Part 1 candidates and mentors who have already passed.
Available Courses
Q-Bank
Focused question practice for LDS Part 1
- SBA and EMQ questions to RCS standard
- Clear explanation for every answer
- Timed mock papers
- Topic-by-topic practice mode
- Mobile app access
Masterclass
The full guided LDS Part 1 programme, start to finish
- Everything in the Q-Bank
- Structured video lessons for every topic
- Study notes and flashcards
- Practice questions with instant feedback
- Topics unlock as you master each one
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