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Join the register Here you can find out if you are able to apply for registration with the GDC, if you will need to pass the overseas registration exam before you can register, and what Brexit means for you.

Overseas Registration Exam The Overseas registration exam (ORE) is an exam that overseas qualified dentists have to pass in order to register with the GDC. Registration allows dentists to practice dentistry unsupervised in the UK.

Your registration Dental professionals must maintain their registration and keep their information up to date. You can manage your registration quickly and easily online using eGDC.

Annual Renewal and fees Dental professionals pay a fee to register with us and an annual fee to remain on our register.
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Education & CPD
Education & CPD
CPD Continuous professional development (CPD) is about keeping your knowledge and skills as a dental professional up to date.

Students and trainees Here you will find advice and support to help you prepare for a career in dentistry.

Dental education We are committed to ensuring our quality assurance of dental education and training fulfils our primary purpose, to protect patients.

Fitness to practise learning You can make positive changes to your practice and dental services by reflecting on the insights and trends identified from the fitness to practise process.
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Concerns
Concerns
Making a complaint to your dental professional If you're not happy with the treatment or service you have had, it's usually best to tell the practice directly - they may be able to sort the problem out there and then.

Raising concerns about dental treatment The GDC can look into serious concerns about the ability, health or behaviour of a dental professional.

How we handle concerns This section covers what you need to do, and what to expect, if a concern has been raised about you, as well as information about upcoming, current, and past hearings.
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Information, standards & guidance
Information, standards & guidance
COVID-19 This section has the latest information and advice about coronavirus (COVID-19) for dental professionals and the public. We'll continue to update it regularly.

Information for patients and the public Find out about aligners or braces sent directly to your home, tooth whitening, going abroad for dental treatment and the standard of care you should expect from your dental professional.

Standards and guidance Sets out the standards of conduct, performance and ethics that govern you as a dental professional.

Supporting the dental team This guide is to assist you with supporting dental professionals in working together as a well-trained, motivated and competent dental team delivering safe, high-quality care to patients.
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About us
What we do The General Dental Council (GDC) is the UK-wide statutory regulator of the dental team.

Our organisation Find out about who we regulate, our statutory functions and our 2020 - 2022 corporate strategy - Right time Right place Right touch.

Who we are Find out more about the committees and boards that have been created to support the General Dental Council.

Work with us Information about how you can work with, or for, the GDC

Freedom of Information The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives people rights of access to the information authorities hold.
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GDC Chair, Lord Toby Harris joins College of General Dentistry in celebrating official launch

22 October, 2021

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22 October, 2021

GDC Chair, Lord Toby Harris joins College of General Dentistry in celebrating official launch

21 October, 2021

Council sets budget and confirms ARF to stay at same level for 2022

Medicine in drawer

18 October, 2021

New survey to understand on-going impacts of COVID-19 on dental professionals

01 October, 2021

Planned changes to membership of the GDC Council take effect from 1 October

30 September, 2021

Discrimination is unacceptable in any part of professional regulation

28 September, 2021

Planned changes to Council membership to take effect

Dentist's chair

27 September, 2021

Health regulators joint whistleblowing disclosures report 2021

20 September, 2021

Dentists’ option to pay ARF by instalments now open

16 September, 2021

Greater development support options introduced for professionals with conditions and undertakings

27 August, 2021

GDC submit response to the Department of Health’s consultation on the proposed Statutory Duty of Candour in Northern Ireland

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