eGDCAnnual Retention Fee
The Annual Retention Fee (ARF) is the fee all registered dentists and dental care professionals must pay each year to remain on the dentists register or dental care professionals register.
If you have not yet registered, you will pay a pro rata fee.
When do I pay the ARF?
The deadline for all dental care professionals to pay is 31 July each year, while the deadline for all dentists to pay is 31 December each year. You will receive a letter ahead of the deadline with information about how you can make the payment.
How can I pay?
You can pay your ARF by:
How much is the ARF?
Dentists
The fee for dentists is £621 and must be paid by 31 December.
| Retention period | Amount | Due date |
|---|---|---|
1 Jan - 31 Dec | £621 | 31 Dec |
Specialists (per speciality)
The fee for maintaining entry on our specialist lists is £72 per specialty and must be paid by 31 December.
| Retention period | Amount | Due date |
|---|---|---|
1 Jan - 31 Dec | £72 | 31 Dec |
Dental care professionals
The fee for dental care professionals is £96 and must be paid by 31 July.
| Retention period | Amount | Due date |
|---|---|---|
1 Aug - 31 Jul | £96 | 31 Jul |
When will I receive my annual practising certificate?
If you would like a physical annual practising certificate, you will need to tick the relevant box when completing your renewal application. We will then post one to your registered address.
If you have not received your certificate six weeks after your payment has been processed, then please contact us here or call 020 7167 6000. You can also download your certificate by logging on to your eGDC account.
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