Dentists qualified outside the UK must register with the General Dental Council to practice here. Expect to provide extensive supporting documents including degree certificates, passport, English language testing, professional references, and criminal background checks. Research exam eligibility for your home country qualifications via the GDC’s country-specific requirements guides. You may need to take the Overseas Registration Exam or qualifying exams. Obtain any required occupational health and Hepatitis B immunization status clearances. Allow 9-12 months for this rigorous registration process. But with persistence, you gain approval to launch your dental career in the UK.
