This article is all about GDC Registration step by step guide, to register as a Dental Therapist and Dental Hygienist in the UK. The GDC registration is a multi-step bound process, which requires qualification, skills, correct application process and guidance of mentors to save time and efforts.

The General Dental Council Registration is granted if your application is approved, and your documents are verified. This process is essential to work in the UK as a registered Dental Therapist/ Hygienist.

Dental Hygienist/Therapist GDC Registration Process - Step by Step Guide -

 

Individual assessment is possible for those who hold a BDS Dental degree from an overseas country. You will be granted registration if your application is processed accurately as per the set GDC guidelines in the accurate format.

Step 1: Request an Assessment Form from GDC -

 

Request the proforma form from GDC.This must be requested from GDC's site. For your ease visit https://www.egdc-uk.or /Application/RegistrationInformation

Then select 'ROUTE TO REGISTER'. You will need to fill out the route to registration questionnaire.After you have filled out the online form, it is time to submit it.

Step 2: GDC Registration Documents and Certificate for Hygienist/Therapist -

 

These are the documents that you need to submit to the General Dental Council and A completed Application Form (this includes a Character Reference Form).

  • Qualification certificate (certified copy)
  • Your syllabus /Curriculum from the college or university (certified copy)
  • Your passport/ID card (certified copy)- A certified copy of your passport must be provided. It should clearly show your photo and personal details, as well as the expiry dates.
  • A recent passport sized photo signed on the back by your character referee. It has a specific format. So, collect accordingly
  • A certificate of Good Standing or a Certificate of your Current Professional Status
  • Correctly and fully completed Learning Outcomes Form
  • Translations of any documents which are not issued in English language
  • Evidence of name change -If you are married, a certified copy of your change of name certificate
  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD) evidence
  • CV in the specified format
  • Transcript or mark-sheets from the course (certified)
  • You must provide evidence that you meet the English language standards required for registration.
  • One photocopy of the entire application

 

Step 3: Fill out the forms -

 

The email will contain 4/5 items from the DCP Assessment Team at General Dental Council. Learning Outcomes Form This step presents the greatest challenge. To complete this form, you will need the entire University's curriculum or syllabus.

You will need to ensure that you have completed the correct learning outcomes for Therapists or Hygienists. This form is extremely detailed. You must ensure that there are no gaps in the qualification and that all training and CPD have been completed in order to close any gaps. GDC will likely reject your application if you do not fill out this form correctly.

DCP Assessment form: You will need to fill out the Application form, also known as the DCP Assessment form. Although it is more than 20 pages long, it is relatively easy to fill out. All personal information will be requested.

Certificate Of Good Standing Form: You must complete this form by the Dental Council or Medical Council in which you are registered as Dentist.

The Professional Reference form: This form must be filled out by an employer who is a former or current employee of the dental profession. For help contact info@jskilzglobal.com

Step 4: Waiting time -

 

This is the waiting time in which the GDC members review your application. This is the time when either the application would be approved or rejected. There are so many reasons for any rejection of the application form.

It is always suggested to refer any medical recruiting agency or experienced person. They will help you with the right steps for GDC Registration Process for Hygienist/Therapist. GDC will review your application and all documents within four sweeks after receipt of the application packet.

Step 5: GDC Notification -

 

GDC will notify you if there are any problems with your application. This could also include returning your application if it was considered incomplete.GDC will email you to confirm receipt of your application within five business days.

Step 6 Forwarding of your Application -

 

GDC will forward your application to the next available panel if everything goes well.The General Dental Council (GDC) has a maximum of 4 months from the receipt of a complete request to notify an applicant of its decision.

Step 7 Confirmation of the GDC Registration -

 

GDC will notify you once the assessment panel has completed the assessment. You will receive a letter via post.If you are alright with the registration, you have to send good standing certificate and character reference again because these documents have just 3 months validity.

Also, you have to send Annual Retention Fee (ARF), which varies from month to month. Your fee depends upon the month you got your registration. For more info contact info@jskilzglobal.com. This is the end of GDC Registration process. Now you can work legally in the UK happily.

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Time required in the whole GDC registration process -

 

The filling of application form generally requires 1 month for the agency. The total time required for the whole application is 6-7 months on average. This time could be increased up to 9-12 months depending upon the type of application and documents being submitted.

Total expense in the whole GDC registration process -

 

The cost of registration is 529£ for anyone title (Dental Therapist, Hygienist, Dental Nurse etc), while for two titles GDC offers discount, thus the two titles registration at the same time costs only 982£.

How can you get success in GDC Registration Process?

 

To get successfully registered in the GDC either as a Dental Therapist or Dental Hygienist you can go it alone or get help from our team of expert Dental Hygienists/Dental Therapists who have been through the process many times and are familiar with the GDC or you can consult to a consultancy who has years of experience.

You can contact us at info@jskilzglobal.com. Our team of experts will guide you with the whole registration process and your chances of getting success will increase manifolds. Till now they have processed hundreds of applications thus they know everything required in the whole GDC Registration process.

Why is GDC Registration Important?

 

It is a crime under section 39 of The Dentists Act 1984 (as modified) to use a DCP Title without being registered with GDC.

Why makes our Agency outstand amongst other agencies?

 

There are so many agencies who hire across the globe for the UK or other developed countries. But we at JskilzGlobal win the rat race because of our outstanding performance and high success rate. Below are our specificities for which you can choose us in fulfilling your dream to work in UK. These are:

  • If you register with us, you will get CPD for free, while other agencies cost approx. 50-200 pounds.
  • We help our professionals in the application process by proving declaration forms, reference forms and everything while other agencies do not bother to give them.
  • We just need 20 days to 1 month to process one application while other takes approx. 3-4 months.
  • For two titles registration you will have to pay approx. 1500- 2000 pounds with other consultancies while with us you need to pay only approx 1000 pounds.

So, contact us for any help/support by just filling the query form or contact info@jskilzglobal.com.

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