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What Is Enhanced CPD? A Free GDC Guide for Dental Teams

Free 30-minute explainer: hours, cycles, PDPs, verifiable evidence and annual statements.

4.9 (488 reviews) 5,232 enrolled 30 min of learning Updated Sep 2026
0.5 CPD hrsVerifiable CPD
30 minSelf-paced
5 lessons5 modules
All LevelsNo prior training needed
Part of the Dental CPD pathway · Start free Verifiable CPD you can log in eGDC the day you finish.
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What you'll learn

State the verifiable-hour requirements for dentists and DCPs
Explain what verifiable CPD must include to count
Build a personal development plan linked to your field of practice
List the GDC highly-recommended and recommended topics
Know your annual-statement deadline and how to keep evidence

Who is this course for?

All GDC registrants Practice managers supporting teams

Course curriculum

5 modules 5 lessons 30 min total 0.5 CPD hrs on certificate
01 The enhanced CPD scheme Cycles, hours by registrant group and the two-year minimum.

Cycles, hours by registrant group and the two-year minimum.

02 Verifiable vs non-verifiable Aims, objectives, outcomes, QA and certificates.

Aims, objectives, outcomes, QA and certificates.

03 Your PDP Linking learning to your field of practice.

Linking learning to your field of practice.

04 Deadlines & evidence Annual statements, eGDC and record-keeping.

Annual statements, eGDC and record-keeping.

05 Quiz & certificate Free certificate and CPD planner download.

Free certificate and CPD planner download.

About this course

Confused by enhanced CPD? This free module explains the GDC scheme in plain English: how many verifiable hours each registrant group needs across a five-year cycle, the minimum every two years, what makes CPD "verifiable", how to build a personal development plan, the highly-recommended and recommended topics, and how and when to submit your annual statement.

Finish with a printable planner to map your cycle.

Your certificate

Verifiable CPD certificate — downloadable instantly

Issued the moment you complete the final module. Every certificate lists the course aims and objectives, anticipated learning outcomes, the quality-assurance process and 0.5 CPD hrs — the elements the GDC requires for verifiable CPD. Non-registrants can use it as CQC training evidence and for appraisals.

Aims & objectives Learning outcomes Unique certificate number 0.5 CPD hrs
GDC development outcomes A Effective communication with patients, the dental team and others B Effective management of self and working with others in the dental team C Maintenance and development of knowledge and skill within your field of practice D Maintenance of skills, behaviours and attitudes which maintain patient confidence

Learner reviews

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Tom Harrison
Tom Harrison Practice Owner, Sheffield · Aug 2026

Quick, verifiable and relevant. I completed three core topics in one weekend and logged them the same day.

Priya Patel
Priya Patel Lead Receptionist, Birmingham · Jul 2026

Perfect for my annual medical emergencies update. Aligned with Resus Council guidance and the certificate has everything the GDC asks for.

Mohammed Ali
Mohammed Ali Associate Dentist, Oldham · Jul 2026

As decontamination lead I found the HTM 01-05 content accurate and practical. Used the audit section to tidy up our logs before inspection.

Common questions

When can I start?

Immediately. Access opens the moment your order is confirmed and you can learn from any device, in any order, as many times as you like.

How is the course assessed?

A short multiple-choice or scenario-based assessment at the end of the course with instant results. You can retake it as many times as you need at no extra cost.

Can I enrol my whole team?

Yes. Practices can buy multiple places on one invoice and receive a training matrix for CQC evidence. Contact us for team pricing.

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