Compulsory registration for dental nurses and dental technicians

Compulsory GDC registration for dental nurses and dental technicians is now in effect. Registration is already compulsory for: dentists, dental hygienists, dental therapists, clinical dental technicians and orthodontic therapists.

When you register with us, we license you to work as a dentist or a dental care professional in the UK (provided you are eligible to work in the UK).  Registering is simple: download application form and guidance notes, complete the form and send it back to us with your supporting documents and the registration fee.

Find out more about first registration fees for 2010.

Why have we introduced this requirement?

Put simply, to improve patient protection. To register, you must demonstrate that you are qualified or experienced and that there are no health or character issues that would affect your fitness to work as a dentist or a dental care professional.

When you register, you make a commitment to behave ethically and professionally, and to meet and uphold the standards of the profession outlined in the GDC’s standards guidance. You commit to keeping your knowledge and skills up-to-date, too. All these are important to patients. They will no doubt be important to you too, as a professional. To register benefits everyone, and is something to be proud of.

Apply for registration

Please download, print and complete the application form to apply for registration with us.

Download application form and guidance notes.

Attention dentists: are the nurses and technicians you work with registered?

Individual dental nurses and dental technicians are responsible for registering with us. But as a dentist, you must be aware that you should only be employing or working with registered dental nurses and dental technicians.

Please contact the registration team on:

Tel: 0845 222 4141 or
Email: registration@gdc-uk.org