Restoring your name to the register

If you're no longer registered and you would like to practise in the UK again, you will need to apply for restoration to the register. You may have been removed from the register due to working abroad, taking a career break, or not completing your annual renewal.

How do I apply for restoration?

Dentists or dental care professionals (DCPs) who want to apply for restoration can access the online application process via eGDC, by selecting the option 'Log in to eGDC' or 'New to eGDC'. When you have completed the online application process, you will be issued with a personalised application form to download, print, sign, and submit along with your supporting documents.

Alternatively, you can complete the relevant application form below to be restored to the register (instructions are included on the front cover):

You will also need to pay the restoration fee.

If you have been off the register for 12 months or more (or previously been removed for not complying with CPD requirements), you will also need to send CPD evidence, which will include:

verifiable CPD certificates
CPD activity log, detailing the activities you've completed
Personal Development Plan (PDP).

We have produced templates to help you with these CPD supporting documents.

You may also need to send a certificate of current professional status and change of details form.

Reasonable adjustments

Reasonable adjustments are available to applicants who might find using the online eGDC route to registration difficult.

Please contact us to request a reasonable adjustment.