At the end of 2007 GDC registration figures stood at:

Dental nurses 17,919 Dental technicians 2,288 Total 20,207

GDC Director of Operations Edward Bannatyne said: ‘We're really pleased to see that so many dental technicians and nurses are now registered with us. This is especially important if you're counting on applying on the basis of your experience as after 30 July 2008 the only way on to the register will be with an up-to-date qualification.’