What GDC does
Statutory regulator for dentists, dental nurses, dental hygienists, dental therapists, dental technicians, clinical dental technicians, and orthodontic therapists in the UK.
Contact GDC
- information@gdc-uk.org
- Phone
- 020 7167 6000
Legal framework
Legislation that GDC directly enforces.
Primary legislation
Secondary legislation
The Dental Qualifications (Recognition) Regulations 1996
The Dentists Act 1984 (Amendment) Order 2005 Transitional Provisions Order of Council 2006
The General Dental Council (Appointments Committee and Appointment of Members of Committees) Rules Order of Council 2006
The General Dental Council (Fitness to Practise) Rules Order of Council 2006
The General Dental Council (Constitution of Committees) Rules Order of Council 2009
The General Dental Council (Continuing Professional Development) (Dentists and Dental Care Professionals) Rules Order of Council 2017
Related legislation
Legislation connected to GDC’s remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.
Establishing / enabling
Amendments / commencements
The Dentists Act 1984 (Amendment) Order 2005
The General Dental Council (Fitness to Practise) (Amendment) Rules Order of Council 2016
The European Qualifications (Health and Social Care Professions) (Amendment ) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Referenced in enforcement
NHSRHCPA 2002
Health and Social Care Act 2008
Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014