CHECKLIST for dentists qualified in Denmark
Please follow the checklist below and ensure you have completed all relevant
sections of the application form and included all required documents. Incomplete
applications or documents which do not meet the GDC’s standards may not be
accepted and may be returned to the applicant.
Section 1: Registration details
Have you provided your name, contact details and primary dental
qualification details? Have you signed and dated the form?
Section 2: Character reference
Has your referee signed and dated the form? Your referee must have
known you for at least a year and must not be a family member. If applying
within one (1) year of graduation, this must be completed by the dean or
head of your dental training school.
Section 3: Health and self-declaration
The Health and Character Self-Declaration must be completed and signed
by the applicant.
Section 4: Payment for this application only
Have you enclosed a cheque/postal order or provided contact details to
pay by credit/debit card?
Section 5: Payment for future annual retention fees (ARF)
Have you decided to pay the ARF by Direct Debit in future?
If so, have you provided the relevant information? Please note that you
can only do this if you have a UK bank account.
Guidance notes
Have you read the guidance notes supplied with the application form and
those contained in this document?
Equality monitoring form
The information you provide helps us ensure our policies and procedures
do not discriminate.
Amendments countersigned
Any amendments made on the application form or supporting documents
must be countersigned. Do not use correction fluid.
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Evidence of change of name
If your name does not correspond across all documents you must provide
certified supporting evidence of change of name. For example, a marriage
certificate or affidavit.
Passport/ID
Certified copy of current passport or European National ID. Note: the GDC
will only accept valid ID cards with an expiry date.
Primary Dental Qualification
Certified copy of evidence of your primary dental qualification (E.g. final
diploma certificate issued by your university upon graduation).
Certificate(s) accompanying the evidence of qualifications
For qualifications on or after 28 January 1980, you must provide the
following documents: 1) Autorisation som tandlæge, udstedt af
Sundhedsstyrelsen; and 2) Tilladelse til selvstændigt virker som tandlæge.
Original Certificate of Current Professional Status
Valid original Certificate of Current Professional Status (previously known
as Certificate of Good Standing) issued by Sunhedsstyrelsen (Danish
Health and Medicines Authority) or, if different, the competent authority in
the European state where you were last established as a dentist. Strictly
valid for 3 months from the date issued.
Original EEA compliance certificate
Required if your qualification is not listed in Annex V, point 5.3.2 of
Directive 2005/36/EC and/or your qualification was awarded (or training
commenced) before 28 January 1980. Issued by the competent authority
for Denmark.
Authorised English translations
Anything that is not in English must be translated by a qualified translator.
Please refer to page 7 of this document for the GDC’s authorised
translation standards.
Certified copies of documents
Certified copies of documents must meet all of the criteria outlined on
page 7 of this document
Return of documents
Please tick if you would you like your documents returned. There is an
administration fee, payable by cheque, postal order or by debit/credit card
online through eGDC at the time the registration fee is paid.
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Application for registration as a Dentist under Section
15(1)(b) of the Dentists Act 1984
Guidance for dentists qualified in Denmark
Frequently Asked Questions
1.
Am I eligible to apply for registration under section 15(1)(b)?
The section 15(1)(b) route to registration is available to exempt persons who hold an
‘appropriate European diploma’ (as defined in Schedule 2 of the Dentists Act 1984).
2.
Am I an exempt person?
Please read the accompanying document ‘General Dental Council (GDC) guidance
on ‘exempt person’ status’ to determine if you are eligible to apply as an exempt
person. If you are, then evidence of your exempt person status should be submitted
to the GDC together with your application form. Please note that we cannot process
your application until this evidence is provided.
3.
Do I hold an ‘appropriate European diploma’ for the purposes of Schedule 2 of
the Dentists Act 1984?
Schedule 2 to the Act sets out in detail the requirements which must be met and the
evidence which needs to be provided for a qualification to be an ‘appropriate
European diploma’ for the purposes of section 15(1)(b) of the Act. A summary of the
key provisions for qualifications awarded in the Denmark is outlined in the table
below.
Table of appropriate European Diplomas for the purposes of
Schedule 2 of the Dentists Act 1984
Qualifications listed in Annex V, point 5.3.2 of Directive 2005/36/EC
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If you have a diploma in dentistry which was granted in Denmark this will be an appropriate
European diploma if the title of the qualification is listed in Annex V, point 5.3.2 of Directive
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2005/36/EC and the following documents: 1) Autorisation som tandlæge, udstedt af
Sundhedsstyrelsen; and 2) Tilladelse til selvstændigt virker som tandlæge. See Document
1: Evidence of basic formal qualifications for dental practitioners from the EEA.
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However, if your diploma is listed in Annex V point 5.3.2 of the Directive but was granted
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before the reference date , 28 January 1980 (or on or after that date where the
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training was commenced before that date) it is not an appropriate European diploma
unless either
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Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications
The reference date for each European State is listed in Annex V, point 5.3.2 and is also set out in the GDC’s
document ‘Scheduled dental qualifications from the EEA’
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Diplomas listed in Annex V where training commenced before 28 January 1980
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(a) You can provide a certificate from the competent authority of Denmark stating that the
diploma guarantees that the holder's training satisfies the requirements of article 34 of
the Directive (requirements for basic dental training) and the following documents: 1.
Autorisation som tandlæge, udstedt af Sundhedsstyrelsen and 2. Tilladelse til
selvstændigt virker som tandlæge ; or
(b) You can provide a certificate of a competent authority of any relevant European State
stating that you have effectively and lawfully practised dentistry in that State for at least
three consecutive years during the five years preceding the date of issue of the
certificate.
Qualifications not listed in Annex V point 5.3.2 of the Directive
C
If you have a diploma which was granted in Denmark on or after 28 January 1980 which
is not evidence of training commenced by the holder before that date, and which is not
listed in Annex V, point 5.3.2 of the Directive, this is not an appropriate European diploma
unless you can produce a certificate issued by the competent authority of Denmark
certifying that the diploma—
(a) is evidence of training which satisfies the requirements of article 34 of the Directive;
and
(b) is treated by Denmark as if it were a qualification listed in relation to Denmark in Annex
V, point 5.3.2 of the Directive.
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If you have a diploma granted in Denmark before 28 January 1980 (or on or after that
date where training commenced before that date) and which is not listed in Annex V,
point 5.3.2 of the Directive, this is not an appropriate European diploma unless you can
produce a certificate as described in paragraph B(b) or paragraph C above.
My qualification is from Denmark but it does not meet the requirements of an
‘appropriate European diploma’ for the purposes of the Act, do I have an
alternative route to registration?
Yes, if you are an exempt person and you do not meet the criteria for registration
under section 15(1)(b), your qualification may still be recognised under the ‘general
system’ for recognition of qualifications. You can therefore apply for registration
under section 15(1)(ba) of the Act. The GDC will provide you with further guidance on
this route to registration if you do not meet the requirements for registration under
section 15(1)(b). Information on this route can also be found in the GDC’s guidance
document “Frequently Asked Questions - Application for registration as a Dentist
under Section 15(1)(ba) Dentists Act 1984”.
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The Application Process
COMPLETE APPLICATIONS
An application is considered complete when all of the required documents have been
provided in accordance with the General Dental Council’s standards. The Character
Reference and Certificate of Current Professional Status are strictly valid for three (3)
months from the date signed and must be valid when the application is considered complete
and registration is issued.
When all of the requirements have been met, please submit your completed application in
person or by post to:
Registration Department
General Dental Council
37 Wimpole Street
London W1G 8DQ
UK
COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM
All sections of the application form must be completed. The paragraphs below provide
guidance on completing each section of the form. Further guidance notes are also attached
to the application form.
Important note: any amendments, corrections or alterations made on the application form
or supporting documents must be countersigned. Do not use correction fluid on any part of
the application. Applications with amendments which have not been countersigned or where
correction fluid has been used will not be accepted and your application may be returned to
you as a result.
SECTION 1 DECLARATION OF YOUR PERSONAL DETAILS.
The details that you enter in this section are your registered details. Your name, registered
address and qualifications will appear in the Register which will be available to the public on
the GDC website. All other details provided in this section will not be available to the public.
SECTION 2 CHARACTER REFERENCE
The Character Reference must be provided by another professional such as a dentist,
lawyer, or doctor who has known you for over one (1) year and who is not a member of your
family. However, if you are applying within one (1) year of graduation, this must be
completed by the dean or head of your dental training school (or in their absence,
their appointed nominee). The Character Reference is strictly valid for three (3) months
from the date signed and must be valid at the time registration is processed. If expired, the
application will not be processed and a current Character Reference will be requested.
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SECTION 3 HEALTH AND SELF-DECLARATION
The Health and Character Self-Declaration must be completed and signed by the applicant.
You must inform the GDC if you have any condition present which might impair your fitness
to practise. Having such a condition will not necessarily mean we will refuse registration.
If the registrar is satisfied that you are correctly managing any relevant health condition, by
taking steps which will avoid any risk to patients and will ensure you have the ability to
perform your job safely, you will not be refused registration on health grounds.
The registrar may refuse to register someone with a serious impairment (for example,
substance abuse or serious mental illness) who cannot be trusted to self-regulate, although
they can reapply if their condition improves.
You should tell us about any relevant condition on a separate sheet. While not a definitive
list, examples of conditions we would expect to know about are:
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uncorrected visual impairment
the presence of any infectious disease, blood-borne virus (tuberculosis,
hepatitis B) or other transmissible disease
prescribed medication which substantially impairs the immune response
psychiatric disease or problems
alcohol or drug related problems
PROOF OF IDENTITY
The GDC will only accept certified copies of a current passport or valid European National ID
card which has an expiry date and confirms the applicant’s nationality.
CERTIFICATE OF CURRENT PROFESSIONAL STATUS (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS CERTIFICATE OF
GOOD STANDING)
The Certificate of Current Professional Status must be issued by the competent dental
authority of Denmark or, if different, the relevant European state where you are currently or
were last established as a dentist. The Certificate of Current Professional Status is strictly
valid for three (3) months from the date of issue and must be valid at the time registration is
processed. The original document must be provided - photocopies will not be accepted.
If you have not registered as a dentist in any country since graduating, please confirm this in
writing and provide a letter from the competent dental authority of Denmark confirming that i)
you have never registered as a dentist in Denmark and ii) the competent dental authority are
unaware of any reason why you would not be able to register if you applied to do so.
COMPETENT AUTHORITY FOR DENMARK:
Sunhedsstyrelsen
(Danish Health and Medicines Authority)
www.sst.dk
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EVIDENCE OF QUALIFICATIONS
Please refer to point 3 in the FAQ section of this document to determine which document
you must provide.
GUIDELINES FOR TRANSLATING AND CERTIFYING DOCUMENTS
ANYTHING THAT IS NOT IN ENGLISH MUST BE TRANSLATED ACCORDING TO THE GDC GUIDELINES
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The authorised translation must be produced by a qualified translator; and
The translation must be bonded to a photocopy of the specific document; and
The translator must confirm in English writing that "the translation is an exact
translation of the copy attached" ; and
The translator must provide their full name, contact address and original signature.
The GDC will not accept a translation of a translation (e.g. a Latin diploma translated into
Greek, then to English from Greek is not acceptable).
CERTIFIED COPIES MUST MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA
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The document must be a first generation photocopy (i.e. a photocopy of the original
document, not a photocopy of a photocopy or of a fax); and
The person certifying must be either a Notary Public, Commissioner for Oaths,
Justice of the Peace or other person entitled to practise law; or an authorised officer
of an embassy or consulate (a mayor, officer of the mayor, police officer cannot
certify documents); and
The person certifying the copy must confirm in English writing that they have
inspected the original document(s) and that the document they are certifying is a
"true copy of the original document"; and
The copy must bear the full name, signature and address of the person certifying the
documents. Where the person certifying the documents is not the applicant or their
spouse.
For documents certified in a language other than English an authorised English
translation must be provided. Please refer to the guidance above for the GDC
standards for authorised translation.
THE FEE
Payment of the registration fee will be requested once an application is considered
complete. Please note that the amount you are required to pay is dependent on when your
application is considered complete. A list of fees payable and payment methods is available
on our website www.gdc-uk.org.
There are three payment methods. The registration fee can be made by:
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Debit/credit card online through eGDC;
UK postal orders;
Cheque.
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Once registered you must ensure that you make the Annual Retention Fee (ARF) payment
by the end of December of each year to remain registered in the following year.
PROCESSING TIMES
Please refer to the GDC website www.gdc-uk.org for current processing times.
IMPORTANT NOTES
It is illegal to practise dentistry in the UK before you are registered.
Once registered you must have professional indemnity insurance to practise in the UK.
CONTACT DETAILS
If you are unclear about any matter, please telephone the GDC Registration Department on
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7167 6100; Email: [email protected].
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