An essential guide to the GDC and working in a regulated profession
IN-PERSON EVENT, hosted by the BDA's Overseas-Qualified Dentists Group
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This evening's lectures aim to support overseas-qualified dentists in understanding the role of the General Dental Council (GDC), the process of registration, and the responsibilities of working within a regulated profession in the UK. The session will also cover continuing professional development (CPD), ethical obligations, and how to avoid Fitness to Practise investigations.
You'll have the opportunity to meet with and hear from both GDC and BDA advisers. Get answers to the important questions you want answered.
18:15/30 Registration, refreshments, networking and exhibition time
19:00 Welcome and introduction from the BDA
Lectures from Alex Watson from the GDC and Clare Lawrence from the BDA's Indemnity team
20:30 Networking
21:00 Ends
A and D
Understanding the role of the GDC
Registering with the GDC
CPD and revalidation
Professional conduct and ethical obligations
Patient consent and expectations
Fitness to Practise investigations
NB: Exact content to be confirmed
Please email [email protected] with any dietary requirements.
Hallam Conference Centre, 44 Hallam Street, London W1W 6JJ
Warren Suite and Oxford Suite, Third Floor
By bus
There are many buses stopping within a few minutes walk of Hallam Street, including numbers: 3, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 25, 88, 94, 137, 159, 189, 453 and C2.
By rail
Marylebone, Euston and Kings Cross St Pancras Stations are all within 10 minutes taxi rides or alternatively 15 minutes by Underground. Paddington Station (which has a direct link to Heathrow every 15 minutes) is 20 minutes walk or 10 minutes in a taxi.
By underground
The nearest stations are Great Portland Street and Oxford Circus
Great Portland Street
Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan – 5 minutes walk
Leave the station, walk South down Great Portland Street. At the traffic lights, cross over the street and continue down the road. Turn right into Devonshire Street and immediately left into Hallam Street at The Masons Arms. Continue down the road, cross Weymouth Street and walk down the road, you will then shortly arrive at 44 Hallam Street.
Oxford Circus
Bakerloo, Central, Victoria – 5 minutes walk
Leave the Tube using Exit 4, which will bring you out on the North side of Oxford Street by Ikea. Walk North away from Oxford Circus with Ikea on your left. The road starts to curve round to the left as Regent St becomes Langham Place. Cross the street at the zebra crossing and walk towards the BBC’s main entrance. Just before the entrance turn right and then left up to 44 Hallam Street.
By car
To plan your journey by car visit The AA’s Route Planner and enter the venue's postcode: W1W 6JJ. Please note that this events venue is within the Congestion Charge Zone and Ultra Low Emission Zone.
There is on-street parking nearby, see: Parking in Westminster for more information. The nearest NCP car park is at 6-7 Weymouth Mews.
A community group for dentists qualified outside of the UK and now working, or looking to work, as a dentist in the UK. A monthly CPD lecture from September 2025 to April 2026, which is free to attend for BDA members and provides an opportunity to network with other dentists, BDA advisers and key external advisers.
