GDC Issues Dental School Guidance
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- Published: Tuesday, 04 February 2025 09:08
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The General Dental Council (GDC) has published new guidance for education providers seeking to establish dental schools in the UK.
According to the profession’s regulator, this initiative will assist education providers in applying for Dental Authority Status (DAS), a prerequisite for offering dental degree programmes that lead to a registrable degree in dentistry in the UK.
The GDC developed its new guidance in collaboration with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Reviewed by the Privy Council and the Dental Schools Council, the guidance document explains the timescales and requirements for applying, including the submission process. Accordingly, it provides greater clarity for education providers and offers detailed, step-by-step assistance for navigating the submission process.
A UK dentistry graduate can only register as a dentist with the GDC if he or she holds a bachelor’s degree in dental surgery from a programme awarded by an institution that holds DAS. DAS is a legal status described in the Dentists Act 1984 and awarded to organisations by the Privy Council.
Stefan Czerniawski, Executive Director of Strategy at the GDC, said: "With the current focus on addressing dental workforce challenges across the UK, we’re seeing increased interest from education providers wishing to establish new dental schools.
“This guidance demonstrates our commitment to supporting potential providers through the process of obtaining Dental Authority Status. By providing clear information, we aim to help institutions to understand and navigate the requirements efficiently."
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