GDC annual registration renewal period is now open
Key renewal steps
To streamline the renewal process, the GDC has outlined three straightforward steps for dental hygienists and dental therapists to complete by the respective deadlines:
- Pay the Annual Retention Fee (ARF) of £96 by 31 July.
- Indemnity cover: Ensure indemnity cover is in place, or will be, by 31 July.
- Complete a CPD statement by 28 August: You must check you have completed the minimum number of CPD hours for your cycle and at least 10 CPD hours within the last two years.
The GDC’s enhanced CPD guidance provides detailed information on CPD verifiable requirements, and the evidence needed.
If you are in the final year of your CPD cycle, you can apply for a grace period via your eGDC account. This allows an extra eight weeks to complete your hours if you need a little more time to meet your end of cycle CPD requirements. This must be submitted by 31 July.
For detailed guidance on the renewal process, visit your eGDC account. The platform offers a convenient way to manage renewals, check CPD hours and update personal details.
New this year: Working patterns survey
The GDC has introduced a short, voluntary survey to gather data on our working patterns, as it did with dentists as part of their renewal. The survey, completed via the eGDC platform during the renewal process, will ask questions about where you work, the type of care you provide, and your weekly working hours. Responses to the survey will improve the sector’s understanding of dental professionals’ working patterns.
Importance of timely renewal
The GDC encourages you to pay your ARF, complete your CPD statement, and ensure your indemnity cover is in place by the deadlines. Failing to complete your renewal by 31 July could result in removal from the UK register, which means you will no longer be able to legally practise in the UK.
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