MyGDCJoin the register
If you wish to register in the UK as a dentist or dental care professional (DCP), please visit the relevant page below to find out how to apply. Overseas qualified dentists whose qualifications are not recognised in the UK will need to take the Overseas Registration Examination
Key facts about registration Welcome to MyGDC
Key facts about registration
What you need to know before you apply to join the GDC register
What you need to know
UK-qualified dentist or DCP
How to apply to our register if you qualified in the UK
UK qualified dentist/DCP
EEA-qualified dentist
How to apply to our register if you qualified in the EEA, EU or Switzerland
EEA-qualified dentistDentist with recognised overseas qualifications
How to apply to our register if you have an overseas qualification recognised by the GDC, or you have passed the ORE
Recognised overseas qualificationsDCP with overseas qualifications
How to apply to our register if you are a dental care professional (DCP) (eg dental nurse, dental hygienist) who qualified overseas
Overseas-qualified DCPTemporary registration for dentists
How to apply as a temporary registrant if you hold a recognised overseas diploma in dentistry
Temporary registration