General Dental Council

Dentist laughing with patient — Supporting the dental team
Our guide to supporting dental professionals in working together as a well-trained, motivated and competent dental team.

Supporting the dental team - a guide for managers and employers

Read the latest COVID-19 guidance from the GDC and other organisations

Working with the dental team for public safety and confidence

With professionals

COVID-19 guidance for professionals How to register with us CPD Overseas registration exam (ORE)

For patients

COVID-19 guidance for the public Look for a dental professional Tooth whitening Raise a concern

About the General Dental Council

We are an independent organisation which regulates dentists and dental care professionals in the UK.

We set dental standards, hold a register of qualified dental professionals, quality assure education and investigate concerns about treatment or conduct.

Find out more about the GDC

Our Governance framework

Regulatory reform

The Department of Health and Social Care has published a consultation document, Regulating healthcare professionals, protecting the public, setting out proposals for reforming the legislation under which each of the healthcare professional regulators operate, including the GDC.