Different Routes For Dental Candidates
The UK Graduate Route
This is the simplest route in order to work in the dental industry in the UK, however it only applies to individuals who have completed their dental qualifications in the UK. For instance having completed their Bachelors Degree in Dentistry in a recognised dental school or university, which thereby recognises them as a dentist in the UK.
Having graduated in the UK, the individual is then able to become fully GDC Registered as a dentist. This hereby enables them to work in private practices without the need for supervision provided they have their GDC Number upon applying for the position in question. If they wanted to take this route a step further they could go on to complete their Dental Foundation Training (DFT). This would have to be completed if the candidate would be looking to work within an NHS or mixed practiced. Upon acquiring their NHS Performer Number, or List Number if the practice is in Scotland, the individual is then qualified to work in any UK practice that is complete or partly owned by the NHS.
EEA Graduate Route
The European Economic Area (EEA) Graduate Route is the required route for candidates that have complete their Dental Qualification outside of the UK, predominantly within the European Union. Upon which they are recognised as a dentist able to practice in their own country. If they desire to work in the UK however, their qualification has to be from a recognised dental school or university in order for them to register with the GDC. Should they hold a recognised qualification and upon receiving their GDC Registration Number, the potential candidate can then apply