Our memberships
Which membership is right for you?
Our membership types demonstrate your level of experience, knowledge and skills throughout your career. Scroll down to find out which membership is right for you – get in touch if you would like to discuss your options.
Associate
Member
How do I qualify?
You must be either:
- a dental or oral health practitioner registered with the GDC or an equivalent overseas authority, or
- a non-practising non-registrant or former registrant, such as an academic or retired practitioner
Find out more about becoming an Associate Member.
Why should I join the College?
More information about joining
Find out about Certified Membership
Full Member
MCGDent
How do I qualify?
As for Associate Member, plus
- MJDF/MFDS/MFGDP(UK), or
- Diploma in General Dental Practice (DGDP)
Why should I join the College?
More information about joining
Find out about Certified Membership
Associate Fellow AssocFCGDent
How do I qualify?
As for Associate Member, plus
- CGDent Diploma in Primary Care Orthodontics, FGDP(UK) or RCS(Ed) Diploma in Implant Dentistry, or FGDP(UK) Diploma in Restorative Dentistry or Primary Care Oral Surgery, Diploma in Postgraduate Dental Studies (DPDS), or
- Membership in General Dental Surgery (MGDS) or Specialty Membership of a UK Faculty
Why should I join the College?
More information about joining
Find out about Certified Membership
Fellow
FCGDent
How do I qualify?
As for Associate Member, plus
- You meet our criteria for admission to by experience, or
- hold an equivalent dental Fellowship elsewhere.
Affiliate
Member
How do I qualify?
Affiliate Membership is open to non-clinical members of the dental team, such as practice managers, as well as those who have an interest in dentistry but are not eligible for Associate Membership. Affiliate Members enjoy a more restricted selection of the benefits of membership.
Student
Member
How do I qualify?
For our Student Membership you must be enrolled on an undergraduate dental programme or traineeship leading to a dental qualification.
Find out more about becoming a Student Member.
Student
Affiliate
How do I qualify?
As a Student Affiliate you must be enrolled on an undergraduate dental programme or traineeship leading to a dental qualification. Student Affiliates enjoy a more restricted selection of the benefits of membership.
Find out more about becoming a Student Affiliate.
Membership fee: free
If you have any queries about our memberships, which membership is right for you, how to upgrade or how to apply, don’t hesitate to contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
How to apply for membership
You can apply for membership of the College via our online application form.
When you apply, we will ask you to set out details of your qualifications or other membership requirements, and to supply electronic versions of the appropriate evidence.
We may require evidence of your award transcript, not just your award certificate, to confirm your eligibility for the membership for which you have applied.
Qualification requirements
‡Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and Master’s-level qualifications refer to university-awarded or equivalent qualifications assessed against the Framework for Level 7 Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (equivalent to Level 11 in Scotland). A Postgraduate Certificate must equate at least to 60 credits in the Framework, a Postgraduate Diploma to 120 credits, and a Masters to 180 credits (or an international equivalent).
‘Relevant subject’ means either a dental subject or a subject of wider relevance to the enhancement of oral healthcare; this is interpreted at the discretion of the College Council, and the College reserves the right to determine applications on a case-by-case basis.
Certified Membership
Our Certified Membership scheme is offered in parallel with College membership and offers you authoritative recognition and augmented, one-to-one career support. As a Certified Member you will benefit from structured support with a trained Facilitator, enabling you to move forward and enhance your career with confidence.
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