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Registration
Registration
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 and CPD
Education and CPD
CPD for dental professionals CPD is about keeping your professional skills and knowledge up to date.

Dental students and trainees Our dedicated hub for students and trainees will help and guide you along your journey to becoming a member of the dental team.

Dental education We ensure that pre-registration courses meet our standards for education.

Resources Useful documents and links for students and education providers
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Complaints and concerns
Complaints and concerns
How to make a complaint or get a refund If you want to request a refund or make a complaint about private or NHS dental services, follow this step by step guide.

Public protection issues and concerns about dental professionals What to do if you're concerned that the clinical practice, behaviour or health of a dental professional could be posing a risk to patient safety or public confidence.

Information for dental professionals facing an investigation Find out about the process and the support available to you if you are facing a fitness to practise investigation

Illegal practice and reporting it If you think someone who is not a dental professional is practising dentistry (including tooth whitening) or using a dental title, report it to us.
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Information, standards and guidance
Information, standards and guidance
Exploring professionalism An engagement exercise to explore new and better ways of setting standards and guidance for the dental team.

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 aims to help employers and managers support dental professionals in maintaining high standards of professionalism.
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About us
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 our role, our Council, current strategic and costed corporate plans, who we regulate, results of our work, and the other organisations we work with here.

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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