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DENTISTS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the GDC and
what do they do?
What are the changes the GDC will
make to the Register in 2004?
What qualifications do I need
to register?
What qualifications do I need to register
with the General Dental Council (GDC)?
What is the IELTS
Test?
What is IQE?
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What
qualifications do I need to register?
The usual route to registering with the GDC is with an approved
qualification. Dentists from EEA countries have the right to practice
in the UK with no visa or immigration limitations. Those in the
dental profession that fall under these categories should contact
the GDC at the following address:
Registration
General Dental Council
37 Wimpole Street
London W1G 8DQ
United Kingdom
Tel: 020 7887 3800
Fax: 020 7487 2643
Minicom: 18001 020 7887 3800 (via Type Talk)
For GDC registration enquiries, email: GDCRegistration@gdc-uk.org
Web Site: www.gdc-uk.org
Dentists from countries outside the European Economic Area (“EEA”)
should contact the GDC to establish approval of an overseas diploma
in dentistry at:
Registration
General Dental Council
37 Wimpole Street
London W1G 8DQ
United Kingdom
Tel: 020 7887 3800
Fax: 020 7487 2643
Minicom: 18001 020 7887 3800 (via Type Talk)
For GDC registration enquiries, email: GDCRegistration@gdc-uk.org
Web Site: www.gdc-uk.org
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What qualifications
do I need to register with the General Dental Council (GDC)?
To register with the GDC as a -
Dental Nurse
You will need to have either the National Certificate in Dental
Nursing or the NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare, Certificate of
Proficiency in Dental Nursing awarded by a dental hospital that
is recognised by the Association of Dental Hospitals.
Clinical Dental Technician
No qualification currently exists in the United Kingdom. Qualifications
for Clinical Dental Technicians have yet to be considered and approved
by the Council.
Dental Technician
You will need to hold the BTEC National Diploma in Dental Technology,
SQA higher National Certificate in Dental Technology, Degree in
Dental Technology awarded by Manchester Metropolitan University
or the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff.
Orthodontic Therapist
No qualification currently exists in the United Kingdom. Qualifications
for Orthodontic Therapists have yet to be considered and approved
by the Council.
Maxillofacial Prosthetist and Technologist
You will need to be qualified with one of the following in order
to register: HNC/D including four maxillofacial options IMPT Qualifying
Examination, Diploma in Professional Studies (Maxillofacial) - Hospital
based, BSc (Hons) Dental Technology including 2 year MPT modules
or Diploma in Professional Studies, Manchester Metropolitan University.
Dental Hygienist
One from the following list of qualifications, Diploma in Dental
Hygiene or combined Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy
(awarded by the School of Dental Hygiene/Hygiene and Therapy or
the Royal College of Surgeons)
Dental Therapist
Qualifications currently approved for enrolment are the Diploma
in Dental Therapy or combined Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Dental
Therapy (awarded by Schools of Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy).
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What is the IELTS Test?
IELTS - International English Language Testing System
IELTS is a test of the complete range of English language skills
that you will encounter as a student when studying or training in
English. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking Modules.
There is an option of either Academic or General Training Reading
and Writing Modules. “Academic” is suitable for candidates planning
to undertake higher education study. “General Training” is suitable
for candidates planning to undertake non-academic training or work
experience, or for immigration purposes.
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What is IQE?
The International Qualifying Examination (“IQE”) is an examination
to test the knowledge and skill of dentists whose primary qualifications
are not recognised for full registration with the GDC. The IQE comprises
of three parts:
Part A comprises written and oral examinations in the basic sciences
and human diseases with an oral examination in clinical dentistry;
Part B consists of an operative test on a dental manikin; and
Part C contains written papers in all aspects of dentistry, an examination
in clinical dentistry, an oral examination in general dentistry,
a practical clinical examination and an examination in medical emergencies.
Entitlement for registration is gained by successfully completing
the examination and is held at UK Dental Schools throughout the
year.
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