Registration for dentists with a recognized qualification from South African University

The General Dental Council recognizes overseas qualification obtained by certain university of South Africa before certain dates. To see if your qualification is recognized for registration, please check the list below. If your qualification is not listed, you will need to pass the overseas registration exam before you can register. The criteria for degree and the year of qualification has to met at the same time.

South Africa 

Medical University of South Africa (MEDUNSA)

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BChD)

Qualification must have been granted between 1 January 1997 and 31 December 2000

University of Pretoria

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BChD)

Qualification must have been granted before 1 January 2001

University of Stellenbosch

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BChD)

Qualification must have been granted before 1 January 2001

University of Western Cape

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BChD)

Qualification must have been granted before 31 December 1997

University of Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BChD)

Bachelor of Dental Science (BChD)

Qualification must have been granted before 1 January 2001

If your Dental degree is from the above list, then you can apply for GDC registration without any exams.