Aug 18, 2026, 14:12 by Lynne Nolan

Almost 85,000 dental care professionals (DCPs) are now registered in the UK, with the latest figures showing an increase of 3,746 professionals compared with the post-renewal register count in 2025.

Aug 10, 2026, 10:16 by Lynne Nolan

We have today launched a 12-week consultation on new guidance for decision makers at the two earliest stages of its fitness to practise (FtP) process.

Jul 28, 2026, 11:03 by Lynne Nolan

Dr Urshla Devalia, known as Oosh, has been appointed as our new Registrant Council Member.

Jul 23, 2026, 10:27 by Lynne Nolan

We can today confirm that any dental care professional (DCP) who is struggling to renew their registration through MyGDC will not be removed from the register, provided they get in touch with us before the deadline.

Jul 2, 2026, 10:00 by Lynne Nolan

We have today published our Annual Report and Accounts for 2025. For the first time, the report includes a new 'at a glance' section, making it easier for readers to quickly understand our key achievements, priorities and performance over the past year.

Jun 16, 2026, 12:03 by Lynne Nolan

We have opened our annual renewal period for dental care professionals (DCPs), reminding registrants to complete the process on time to maintain their registration and continue practising in the UK.

Jun 5, 2026, 13:58 by Stephanie Sanders

Jun 3, 2026, 12:00 by Caroline Conway

We have improved our performance in three of the four stages of the fitness to practise (FtP) process, according to our annual Fitness to Practise Statistical Report for 2025.

Jun 3, 2026, 09:04 by Lynne Nolan

We can today announce that we will leave our long-standing Wimpole Street home and relocate our London office to Eastbourne Terrace in Paddington.

Jun 2, 2026, 12:59 by Lynne Nolan

The Framework for Professionalism will make a major contribution to the delivery of our 2026-2028 strategy, particularly its first objective to support dental professionals to provide safe and effective care for their patients.

May 7, 2026, 11:30 by Caroline Conway

We have today published our annual Registration Statistical Report for 2025, showing a 4.7% increase in the number of registered dental professionals in the UK over the past year.

May 6, 2026, 10:30 by Caroline Conway

We have today announced the confirmed sittings, expanded capacity and revised fee structure for the Overseas Registration Examination (ORE) in the first year of our new contract.

Mar 26, 2026, 12:50 by Lynne Nolan

The consultation is part of the regulator's ongoing efforts to reduce the fear of fitness to practise (FtP).

Mar 25, 2026, 12:27 by Lynne Nolan

Mar 25, 2026, 10:37 by Lynne Nolan

The new service has removed the requirement for applicants to send original supporting documents by post. In 2025 alone, we received around 13,000 new applications to join the Register.

Mar 17, 2026, 11:04 by Lynne Nolan

Our third annual set of dentists' working patterns data shows that 20% were providing private care only, with no NHS care, and a further 14% said they worked predominantly (over 75% of their time) in private care.

Mar 11, 2026, 13:59 by Lynne Nolan

The new platform will replace eGDC and modernise how future and current dental professionals apply for and manage their registration.

Mar 10, 2026, 14:11 by Lynne Nolan

The report sets out the quality assurance and education policy activity carried out by our Education Quality Assurance (EQA) team between September 2024 and August 2025.

Mar 9, 2026, 18:07 by Lynne Nolan

Our new contract with UCL Consultants (UCLC) will provide a more consistent and predictable framework for candidates planning their route to registration.

Feb 12, 2026, 11:17 by Lynne Nolan

We have updated our requirements for trainee dental nurses, to help ensure individuals move into formal training more quickly, supporting professional development and enhancing patient safety.