Welcome to Dentistry CPD for
Bupa Dental Care

As a Bupa Dental Care clinician, stay compliant, informed, and ahead in your career with instant access to online learning, simple CPD tracking and automated personal development plans – all on one seamless platform.

What professionals are saying…

It’s so easy to have CPD on hand, to do at home, to do in between patients sometimes.
Sakina Syed, Dental hygienist and dental therapist, Bupa Dental Care
You want something that’s really quick and easy to access, and I find that’s brilliant with this system.
Nasreen Najefi, Associate at Bupa Dental Care and owner, Homesteads Dental Care

Why our members love us

The leading library of CPD courses for dental professionals

Powered by FMC’s 30 year heritage in dental media we’ve got a greater depth of content than any other CPD platform covering every area of dentistry for every member of the team. There’s up to 700 hours of CPD available in the platform covering clinical, compliance & business topics.

Easy reporting & tracking of all your CPD hours

We give you more tools to power your career development than any other CPD Platform with automated tracking of all CPD hours. We seamlessly pull through any CPD certificates from attending Dentistry Shows or attending Dentistry Webinars and support the addition of in-person CPD hours to your tracker.

Plan ahead to simplify your CPD

Identify your key areas of interest and align them with your career goals to create a tailored CPD plan. Then, follow your personal development plan and track your progress to complete the required 100 hours throughout your CPD cycle.

Complete courses anytime, anywhere

Convert idle moments in your patient schedule into productive CPD sessions with Dentistry CPD. Our platform works seamlessly across all devices, so you can effortlessly resume any course exactly where you left off.

Need Dentistry CPD support?

We’re here to help with any questions you have about Dentistry CPD. Get in touch with our friendly team today!

Frequently asked questions

What is Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in UK dentistry?

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in UK dentistry is a General Dental Council (GDC) requirement. Dental professionals must complete a set number of CPD hours over five years, covering core subjects like medical emergencies and radiography. Activities include workshops, online courses and peer reviews, aiming to maintain high standards in patient care and stay updated on dental advancements.

How many CPD hours are required for dentists and dentistry professionals annually in the UK?

In the UK, the General Dental Council (GDC) mandates dental professionals to complete 100 verifiable CPD hours over a five-year cycle. This averages to 20 hours per year. Core subjects like medical emergencies must be included. Failure to meet these requirements can result in professional penalties.

What is the difference between verifiable and non-verifiable dental CPD in the UK?

In the UK, dental CPD is categorised into verifiable and non-verifiable by the General Dental Council (GDC). Verifiable CPD has clear objectives and quality control, and provides a certificate upon completion. Non-verifiable CPD includes informal learning without formal documentation. Verifiable CPD is mandatory, while non-verifiable CPD is optional, but encouraged.

How do I get CPD certificates online?

Our online courses providing dentistry CPD give you the ability to re-visit questions during the test portion until you’re able to assess the content fully and pass the exam. Our pass rate of 100% focuses on ensuring you’re engaging with the content during CPD quizzes. Your CPD certificates are automatically tracked and available for you to download when required.

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