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UK dental care professional register grows after renewal
By MedStudy editorial · Published 26 Oct 2026
Original announcement: 18 Aug 2026
The GDC reports almost 85,000 registered dental care professionals following annual renewal.
The GDC’s August update reports 3,746 more dental care professionals than the comparable post-renewal count in 2025, an increase of about 5%.
These are workforce figures for dental care professionals, not a measure of dentist vacancies or a guarantee of employment. Students comparing dental-team careers should check the distinct qualification and registration requirements for each role.
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