The GDC revised scope of practice for dental technicians - what's changed and why?
16 May 2026
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The General Dental Council (GDC) has released a revised Scope of Practice guidance, effective 1 November 2025, following an extensive review involving dental professionals, education providers, indemnifiers and stakeholders. The review does not change the legal scope of any of the seven registrant groups—including dental technicians—but instead clarifies existing title boundaries, modernises the structure of the guidance, and provides a more holistic, flexible framework for understanding professional responsibilities.
