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Free ORE Part 1 Practice Questions Quiz

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A 42-year-old man is undergoing a restorative dental procedure when a small restoration slips from the operator's hand and disappears into the patient's mouth. The patient immediately develops a persistent cough but is able to speak in full sentences and breathe comfortably. He shows no signs of cyanosis or airway obstruction. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Encourage the patient to continue coughing while monitoring their airway and breathing

Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich manoeuvre) immediately

Blind finger sweep of the oropharynx to retrieve the restoration

Lay the patient flat and begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Give the patient water to help swallow the object

None

A 28-year-old patient attends for a routine dental examination. Bitewing radiographs reveal an interproximal carious lesion on a mandibular first molar extending into the dentine but remaining well clear of the pulp. The tooth is asymptomatic, responds normally to vitality testing, and there are no signs of periapical pathology. What is the most appropriate management in most cases?

Monitor the lesion with preventive measures only

Restore the tooth after removing the carious tissue

Perform indirect pulp capping followed by review only

Carry out root canal treatment before restoration

Extract the tooth

None

A 45-year-old man sustains a laceration over the right parotid region following facial trauma. On examination, he is unable to wrinkle the right side of his forehead or fully close his right eye. The lower facial muscles on the same side are also weak. Which nerve is most likely damaged?

Trigeminal nerve (CN V)

Facial nerve (CN VII)

Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)

Vagus nerve (CN X)

Hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)

None

A 54-year-old patient requires pain relief following a simple dental extraction. His medical history includes a previous peptic ulcer and significant asthma that has previously worsened after taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Which analgesic should be avoided in this patient?

Paracetamol

Ibuprofen

Codeine

Dihydrocodeine

Tramadol

None

A 48-year-old patient presents with swelling in front of the right ear that becomes more noticeable during meals. Clinical examination suggests involvement of the largest major salivary gland, which produces a predominantly serous secretion. Which salivary gland is most likely involved?

Sublingual gland

Submandibular gland

Parotid gland

Minor labial salivary glands

Palatine salivary glands

None

A 68-year-old woman is referred for extraction of a non-restorable mandibular molar. Her medical history reveals long-term treatment for metastatic breast cancer with an antiresorptive medication. The dentist discusses the increased risk of delayed healing and exposed necrotic bone following extraction. Which patient group is at particular risk of developing medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) following dental extractions?

Patients taking oral antibiotics for recurrent infections

Patients receiving intravenous bisphosphonates or high-dose antiresorptive therapy for malignancy

Patients taking antihypertensive medication

Patients using inhaled corticosteroids for asthma

Patients taking levothyroxine for hypothyroidism

None

A 30-year-old healthy man presents with mild to moderate pain 24 hours after a routine dental extraction. He has no history of asthma, peptic ulcer disease, renal impairment, or drug allergies. According to the British National Formulary (BNF), which is the most appropriate first-line analgesic for managing his pain?

Paracetamol

Ibuprofen

Codeine phosphate

Tramadol

Morphine

None

A 58-year-old woman presents with recurrent episodes of severe pain affecting the right cheek. She describes the pain as burning and electric-shock-like, lasting only a few seconds and triggered by light touch while washing her face or brushing her teeth. Between episodes, she is pain-free, and neurological examination is normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Trigeminal neuralgia

Temporomandibular disorder (TMD)

Atypical odontalgia

Acute irreversible pulpitis

Post-herpetic neuralgia

None

A 40-year-old patient contacts a dental practice requesting a copy of their dental records, including clinical notes and radiographs, to seek treatment elsewhere. The patient provides appropriate identification and submits the request in writing. According to UK data protection law, how should the dentist respond?

Refuse the request because dental records are the property of the dental practice.

Provide a copy of the dental records within the statutory time limit unless a lawful exemption applies.

Release the records only after obtaining approval from the patient's new dentist.

Provide only the radiographs and withhold the clinical notes.

Release the records only after the patient pays an administrative fee.

None

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A 45-year-old man presents to the emergency dental clinic with a 3-day history of worsening pain and swelling associated with a lower molar tooth. On examination, he has severe trismus, bilateral swelling of the submandibular and sublingual regions, elevation of the floor of the mouth with a raised tongue, dysphagia, and increasing difficulty breathing. He appears anxious and is unable to handle his saliva. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Acute suppurative parotitis

Peritonsillar abscess (Quinsy)

Ludwig's angina

Acute maxillary sinusitis

Submandibular sialadenitis

None

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Introduction

quiz offers:

ORE Part 1–style Single Best Answer (SBA) questions
Detailed explanations
References from standard dental textbooks and UK guidance where appropriate
Free online practice for self-assessment

What You’ll Learn

Operative Dentistry
Endodontics
Prosthodontics
Periodontology
Oral Surgery
Oral Medicine
Oral Pathology
Orthodontics
Paediatric Dentistry
Dental Materials
Pharmacology
Medical Emergencies
Cross Infection Control
Radiology
Ethics and Law

Why Practice These Questions?

ORE-style clinical scenarios
Five-option SBA format
Evidence-based explanations
High-yield revision points
Based on authentic references
Suitable for self-study and mock exam preparation

Free ORE Part 1 Practice Questions Quiz

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