By law a Dental Hygienist / Hygienist Therapist must be registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) to practise in the United Kingdom.
Please contact the General Dental Council for help and advice on how to register, to enable you to work in the UK - www.gdc-uk.org / telephone: 0207 887 3800.
Advice sheet for overseas qualified DCPs.pdf
Links to GDC:
Guidance for Adaptation Period
For information on Dental Hygienist Adaptation Module at University of Essex Click Here