HighYield vs Coffeedent for FCPS Part 1 Dentistry: Which QBank Fits You?

An honest comparison of HighYield and Coffeedent for FCPS Part 1 Dentistry: price, question count, explanations, past papers, mock tests and who each one suits.

If you are preparing for FCPS Part 1 Dentistry, you have probably come across Coffeedent, one of the best-known names in dental exam preparation in Pakistan, and HighYield's FCPS Part 1 Dental Surgery question bank. Both are online MCQ practice, but they are built differently. This is an honest side-by-side comparison so you can pick (or combine) what fits how you study. Details about Coffeedent come from its public course page as of October 2026, so check their site for current prices and content.

What Coffeedent Offers

Coffeedent sells an FCPS Part 1 Dentistry course as a timed subscription (4, 5 or 6 months). According to its course page, the course includes:

Subject-wise and chapter-wise MCQs (Anatomy, Biochemistry, Dental Materials, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Periodontology, Orthodontics, Oral Surgery and more), with a timed mock test at the end of each subject.
Two Grand Mock Tests, each listed as 100 questions in 120 minutes.
Past papers listed from 2010 onwards, plus one-liner notes, a syllabus and a book list.
Unlimited retakes of quizzes and mock tests.
A listed price of PKR 2,600 for 4 months (reduced from PKR 3,000).

The page says explanations are currently available for Anatomy and Oral Pathology, with other subjects being added over time. It does not state a total question count or a free trial.

What HighYield's FCPS Dentistry QBank Offers

2,463 MCQs across Basic Sciences and the dental specialities: anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, pharmacology, microbiology, histology, forensic medicine, dental materials, operative dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and paediatric dentistry.
An explanation on every question, including why the other options are wrong, not just an answer key.
Four timed mock papers in the real two-paper format: Mock 1 and Mock 2, each with a Basic Sciences paper and a Speciality paper.
Tutor and timed modes, bookmarks, and analytics that show which subjects are costing you marks.
20 free questions before you pay anything.
Pricing from PKR 3,499 per month, PKR 7,999 for 3 months or PKR 11,999 for 6 months.

Side-by-Side

	Coffeedent	HighYield
Price	PKR 2,600 for 4 months (listed)	PKR 3,499/month, 7,999 for 3 months, 11,999 for 6 months
Question count	Not stated on the course page	2,463 MCQs
Explanations	Anatomy and Oral Pathology so far; more being added	Every question
Past papers	Listed from 2010 onwards	Past-paper style and recall MCQs, rewritten with explanations
Mock tests	Subject mocks plus two Grand Mocks	Four mock papers in the two-paper format
Performance analytics	Not mentioned	Subject-wise accuracy and history
Free trial	Not mentioned	20 free questions

Where Coffeedent Is the Better Fit

You want the lowest upfront price for a four-month plan.
You specifically want past papers organised by year, and the accompanying one-liners and book list.
You like a structured, chapter-by-chapter course that follows the order you read the books.

Where HighYield Is the Better Fit

You learn from mistakes: you want to know why each wrong option is wrong, on every subject, not only a few.
You want to see which subjects are dragging your score down so you can decide what to revise.
You want realistic Paper 1 and Paper 2 mocks to practise timing.
You want to try it first: your first 20 questions are free, and you can pay monthly instead of committing to four months.

Using Both

These are not mutually exclusive. A common approach is to use a past-paper-focused course for exam patterns and a second bank for volume and explanations, because no single question set will cover every concept that appears. Whichever you choose, treat the bank as practice and read the standard books alongside it.

How to Decide

Try the free questions on each platform and read the explanations. Do they teach you something?
Check how many questions are actually covered in the subjects you find hardest.
Compare the total cost for the weeks you realistically have left before the next sitting. See the exam calendar for dates.

Ready to try HighYield? Start the FCPS Part 1 Dental Surgery QBank with 20 free questions, or read the FCPS Dentistry Part 1 syllabus guide and how to use past papers first.

Coffeedent is an independent company and not affiliated with HighYield. Prices and features change, so confirm on their website.