General Dental Council (GDC) Overseas Registration: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how dentists qualified outside the UK/EEA can gain the legal right to practice dentistry in the UK through this registration scheme.
This scheme provides a pathway for dentists who trained outside of the UK or the European Economic Area (EEA) to become officially registered to work in the UK.
Who it's for
This is for dentists who earned their professional qualifications in a country outside of the UK or the EEA.
What you get
Successful applicants receive the legal right to practice dentistry within the United Kingdom.
What it costs you
The process involves several different costs, including registration fees, the cost of taking the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE), and fees for proving your English language proficiency.
The catch to know
The Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) is highly competitive and has very limited seats available for candidates.
How to apply
- Check the eligibility requirements on the official website.
- Prepare for and complete your English proficiency testing.
- Register and sit for the required Overseas Registration Exam.
- Pay the necessary registration fees to finalize your status.
Visit the official portal for more details: https://www.gdc-uk.org/