Website of the Department of Health

The General Dental Council (GDC) is responsible for standards of dental education. The First Five Years: a Framework for Dental Undergraduate Education is available on the GDC’s website.

The General Dental Council also holds a list of dentists who are legally allowed to practise dentistry in the United Kingdom and – from 31 July 2006 – has operated a register of dental care professionals including hygienists, therapists, technicians, nurses, clinical dental technicians, and orthodontic therapists.

Information on specialist dental training is available from the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons England

Continuing professional development for dentists is provided by COPDEND, the Committe of Postraduate Deans and Directors

• General Dental Council (GDC) (opens new window)
• Royal college of surgeons - dental faculty (opens new window)
• Committee of Postgraduate Dental Deans and Directors (COPDEND) (opens new window)