General Dental Council

The impacts of COVID-19 on oral health and dentistry

Read about our COVID-19 research and engagement programme

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

Brexit - guide to registration

Information for dental professionals about changes to the process of GDC registration following the UK's formal exit from the European Union (EU) on 31 January 2020, and the end of the transition period at 11pm GMT on 31 December 2020.

More about brexit and GDC registration