The Verifera™ Encyclopaedia — Careers edition
GDC
Verified reference for UK professional registers, credentials and career pathways. Every entry shows its sources and last-verified date — the “Verified by Verifera” mark appears only when all facts are in-window.
BDS + Dental Foundation Training (and the NHS Performer Number)
The UK dentist's route: a ~5-year BDS, full GDC registration, then Dental Foundation Training — plus a separate NHS Performer Number to deliver NHS general dental services.
✔ Verified by VeriferaRegisterGeneral Dental Council (GDC)
The UK regulator for dentistry. The GDC registers dentists and Dental Care Professionals (dental nurses, hygienists, therapists, technicians, clinical dental technicians and orthodontic therapists); status is checkable on the GDC register.
✔ Verified by VeriferaCredentialORE — Overseas Registration Exam (and the LDS)
The route for overseas-qualified dentists to GDC registration: the two-part Overseas Registration Exam (ORE Part 1 written + Part 2 clinical), or the Royal College LDS as an accepted alternative.
✔ Verified by Verifera