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Best ORE Part 1 question bank in 2026 — what to look for
The bank is the core resource for Part 1. Here is what separates one that teaches from one that just tests — and the honest questions to ask before you pay.
For a single-best-answer exam like ORE Part 1, a question bank is not a revision extra — it is the main way you learn and the main way you measure yourself. But banks vary enormously. Here is what actually matters, so you can judge any provider (this one included) on the same terms.
What to look for
| Feature | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Real coverage | Enough questions, mapped to every subject in proportion — not piled up in the easy-to-write areas. |
| Explained wrong answers | Knowing why a distractor is wrong is where most learning happens. An answer key alone teaches little. |
| Exam-pattern SBAs | The same format, stem length and one-discriminating-detail style as the real paper. |
| Weakness analytics | Measured from the questions you have actually answered, by subject and topic — not a self-rating. |
| Timed mocks | Paper A and Paper B in the real format, so exam day is not the first time you feel the clock. |
| Current UK guidance | Checked against BDA, SDCEP, BNF, Delivering Better Oral Health, Resuscitation Council UK, NICE, HTM 01-05, IRR17 — and dated. |
| Try before you buy | A genuine free sample tells you more than any sales page. |
Questions to ask before you pay
Does every question explain the wrong options, or just mark the right one? Is the content dated and checked against named UK sources? Can you see your weakness by topic, or only a single score? Are the mocks in the real two-paper format? And can you try it before committing? If a provider cannot answer these plainly, that tells you something.
How The Arch measures up
We built the ORE Part 1 course against exactly this checklist: 6,357 questions written to the exam's own pattern, every one explained including why each wrong option is wrong; timed Paper A and Paper B mocks; a weakness report measured from your answers; content checked against current UK guidance and dated; and a written revision guide covering the whole syllabus. Pricing is one payment for three years’ access — £199 for the whole course, question bank and written guide together.
FAQ
How many questions should an ORE Part 1 bank have? Enough to cover the syllabus in proportion with explanations — volume without explained answers is not useful. The Arch's bank has 6,357.
Do I need a bank and a revision guide? A strong explained bank does most of the work; a written guide helps when a topic will not click from questions alone. Many candidates take both.
Can one bank cover ORE and MFDS Part 1? The core syllabus overlaps a great deal — see our MFDS vs ORE guide.
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