When you start looking for work, you will notice that many practice are looking for a ‘GDC’ dental nurse. GDC stands for General Dental Council and it is an official medical registration number you get awarded once you have passed your national exams.
You will not be able to apply for your GDC number until you have successfully finished your course and passed your exams. The process is: You study at the Academy & work as a Trainee/Student Dental Nurse -> you complete for your eRoE (electronic Record of Experience) coursework -> you pass your exams -> you apply for your GDC number -> once you have your GDC number you are officially a ‘Qualified Dental Nurse’.
