Dental qualifications from countries not mentioned in the previous section are not eligible for registration and dentists must either acquire a UK qualification, usually the Bachelor of Dental Surgery or pass the GDC’s Overseas Registration Examination before being able to practise in the United Kingdom.
The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) can be taken at 13 university dental schools in Britain. The course lasts five years and typically includes the study of basic medical and dental science and practical training in all aspects of dental practice. Information on courses is available from each dental school and you must contact them direct for details.
