Orthodontic therapy programmes and qualifications
Listed are details of qualifications leading to registration with the GDC as an orthodontic therapist and the providers offering these programmes.
Registering with the GDC
If you wish to register with us, please check to ensure your qualification is listed below.
If you qualified several years ago and your specific qualification is not listed below, please check our list of historic qualifications or contact the Registration team.
If you have qualified outside the UK, please check your route to registration. This includes qualifications awarded in the European Union, European Economic Area and all other primary qualifications awarded by an overseas institution.
If you have any queries, please contact the Registration team.
Edinburgh Dental Education Centre (EDEC)
Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy
The qualification for this programme is awarded by The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Dental Education centre programme report plus observations 2020
King's Health Partners
The qualification is awarded by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
King's Health Partners programme report with observations 2020
Orthodontic Team Training
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy
This programme is delivered by the Yorkshire Orthodontic Therapy Course at Leeds Dental Institute.
The latest inspection report can be found under the entry for Yorkshire Orthodontic Therapy Course.
The School for Dental Care Professionals (DCPs), University Dental Hospital of Manchester
Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy
The qualification for this programme is awarded by The Royal College of Surgeons of England
The Central Manchester School for Dental Care Professionals programme report plus observations 2015
University of Bristol
Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy
Bristol Dental Hospital programme report plus observations 2014
University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy
University of Central Lancashire programme report plus observations 2017
Yorkshire Orthodontic Therapy Course
Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy
The qualification for this programme is awarded by the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Yorkshire Orthodontic Therapy Course programme report with observations 2024