MFDS Part 1
MFDS Part 1 is a 3-hour written paper with 150 SBA questions testing core dental knowledge and clinical application. Confirms competencies at the end of dental foundation training.
Exam Overview
Key Points
- 150 Single Best Answer (SBA) questions
- Tests core knowledge and clinical application
- Available at UK and overseas centres
- Maximum 5 years to complete both parts
- Part 1 must be passed before Part 2
- New unified tri-collegiate exam from 2026-2027
Study Resources
Everything you need to pass MFDS Part 1, built by candidates who have been through it.
Adaptive SBA Q-Bank
MFDS-specific question bank covering applied basic sciences and clinical dentistry, with AI-powered weak-area targeting.
Full Mock Papers
Timed 150-question papers matching the real MFDS Part 1 format, with detailed performance analytics.
High-yield Revision Notes
Concise notes on applied basic sciences, core clinical topics, and examination technique,written by MFDS passers.
Video Lecture Library
Focused video lectures on the highest-yield MFDS Part 1 topics, revisable on any device.
Examiner Report Analysis
Breakdown of RCS examiner reports,understand where marks are won and lost in the MFDS Part 1.
Study Community
WhatsApp group with fellow MFDS Part 1 candidates and mentors who have already passed.
Available Courses
Q-Bank
Comprehensive question bank for MFDS Part 1
- Quality-focused Part 1 questions
- Applied basic sciences coverage
- Detailed explanatory feedback
- Topic-wise practice mode
- Mobile app access
Mock Tests
Realistic Part 1 examination simulations
- 150 SBA format mocks
- Timed test conditions
- Performance analytics
- Weakness identification
- Cohort comparison
Study Material
High-yield revision resources for Part 1
- Concise topic summaries
- Visual learning aids
- Core concept coverage
- Exam strategies guide
- Digital downloads