Total number of UK registered dental care professionals increases following renewal

This year, 3,541 DCPs did not renew their registration, which is 4.9 per cent of those who had renewed their registration by July 31. This compares to an average of 6.4 per cent over the previous four years.

The GDC is also providing a breakdown of removals by professional title for the last five years. The statistics show that the number of DCPs removed was lower than last year for all titles with the exception of orthodontic therapists, where there was a slight increase.

The number of dental nurses removed from the register fell by 752 compared to last year, with the total number on the register standing at 59,238 at the time of compiling. The numbers of other professions on the register as of August 3, 2023, were as follows: 404 clinical dental technicians; 9,177 dental hygienists; 5,023 dental technicians; 5,558 dental therapists; 957 orthodontic therapists.