MyGDC goes live in ‘first’ for dental registration

We have today launched MyGDC, our new online registration service that allows applicants to complete the entire registration process digitally for the first time.

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.

Applicants wishing to join the dental register can now verify their identity using facial recognition technology, track the progress of their application in real time and submit supporting documents securely from any device once they have created a MyGDC account. 

New applicants will also receive direct notifications through their account when action is required, replacing the uncertainty that came with paper-based processing. We provide support resources for new MyGDC users on our Join the Register webpage. 

Dental professionals who started an application on eGDC on or before 24 March 2026 should submit their required supporting documentation within three months of their application date. Applications not completed within this period will need to be resubmitted via MyGDC.

Theresa Thorp, Executive Director of Regulation at the GDC, said:

“MyGDC represents a significant first for us as a regulator. For the first time, anyone applying to join the dental register can do so entirely online. This is a major step in the GDC's work to modernise how we regulate and deliver services. MyGDC is central to our 2026–2028 strategy and reflects our commitment to making registration efficient and effective for the thousands of dental professionals who go through the process every year, and fit for the future."

Registered dental professionals will also use MyGDC to complete their annual renewal including paying their ARF, confirming they have indemnity, declaring CPD hours and keeping personal and registration details up to date. 

Existing eGDC accounts have been automatically migrated to MyGDC. Users do not need to create a new account. There is no need to log in immediately; users should access their account when they next need to complete a task or renewal. Once logged in, existing eGDC users will be prompted to reset their passwords. The service also introduces two-factor authentication, adding an extra layer of security to every account.

The underlying registration requirements and assessment standards remain unchanged. MyGDC changes how applications are submitted, rather than what is required.

The change follows user research in which dental professionals and applicants described the existing process as lengthy and difficult to navigate, particularly for those joining from overseas. The absence of real-time status updates and the reliance on paper documents were also cited as sources of unnecessary delay and frustration.