GDC | Protecting patients, regulating the dental team
What we do
We are the organisation which regulates dental professionals in the United Kingdom. All dentists, dental nurses, dental technicians, clinical dental technicians, dental hygienists, dental therapists and orthodontic therapists must be registered with us to work in the UK.
registering qualified professionals,
setting standards of dental practice and conduct,
assuring the quality of dental education,
ensuring professionals keep up-to-date,
helping patients with
complaints about a dentist or dental care professional, and
working to strengthen patient protection.
Our values
Our values drive the way we deliver our key purpose. They define who we are and how we deliver regulation:
- regulation is proportionate, targeted, consistent, transparent and accountable
- policy is developed on the basis of consultation and evidence
- resources are managed effectively, efficiently and sustainably
- decision-making is collective, robust and accountable
- leadership of the organisation is strategic and ethical
- equality and diversity is embedded in our policies, systems and processes
- management of people is open, fair and constructive.
Our strategy
Our strategy commits us to regulating efficiently and effectively to fulfil our statutory purpose.
As the money we spend comes from our registrants, we will work hard to ensure that the burden we place on registrants is proportionate and fair, both financially and administratively.