What is GDC (General Dental Council)?

The General Dental Council (GDC) is the UK statutory regulator for dental professionals, including dentists, dental nurses, dental hygienists, dental therapists, orthodontic therapists, dental technicians and clinical dental technicians. Registration is mandatory for all seven categories of dental professional wishing to practise in the UK; using a protected title without registration is a criminal offence. The GDC maintains a public register, investigates fitness-to-practise complaints and sets the standards expected through its document "Standards for the Dental Team". Registrants pay an annual retention fee and must undertake continuing professional development.