Registration for dental care professionals qualified in the UK
The information on this page is only relevant to you if:
- you have never been registered with the GDC before, and
- you have qualified as a dental care professional in the UK.
Am I eligible for registration?
You are eligible for registration if you hold an approved qualification. Please
check your qualification is approved by us before applying.
How do I apply?
If you are graduating from your training school or university this year and wish to apply for registration, then we recommend contacting your training institute directly for an application pack.
If you have not received an application pack, please download one:
What else do I need to send?
As well as your completed application form, we will also need:
- a certified copy of a valid identity document such as passport or driving license. The copy should clearly show your photograph, personal details and the expiry date of the document,
- a certified copy of your qualification, and
- a certified copy of your name change document if your name has changed since you obtained your qualification.
Most training institutes will ask you to return the completed form back to them and they will then send all the forms in together. However, you are also able to send forms and the relevant additional documents to us at:
The Registration Team - New Applications
General Dental Council
2nd Floor
37 Wimpole Street
London
W1G 8DQ
What happens next?
You will only be registered once we have received your completed application form, relevant supporting documents and if applicable, the graduation list from your university or training school. We will contact you if there are any problems with your application form so please ensure you provide correct contact details where you can definitely be reached.
An original registration certificate will be sent to your address upon successful inclusion to the Register. Please keep this safe. Your full name, registered address (ie. the address you put on your application form) and your GDC registration number will appear in the Register.
How long will it take?
It will take up to 10 working days to register you from the date we receive your application. Please ensure you have completed the form correctly and that you have included all requested documents, as incomplete forms will take longer to process.