The General Dental Council’s public list of dentists and dental care professionals allowed to work in the UK. It registers people, not practices. Asked for a trustworthy dentist on 27 September 2026, one AI answer in 18 pointed to it.
The number: AI dentist recommendations vs the GDC register.
What it means in practice
The mistake is choosing a dentist on star ratings alone. Every engine we tested leaned on map ratings and review counts, which say nothing about whether a clinician is registered.
The move is to search the clinician’s name on the GDC register. A practice name will not find them, because the register lists people. It is free and takes a minute.
Whito stage: Any stage. Check the clinician, not just the practice, before treatment.
The numbers to hold onto
- The 18 answers named 67 dental practices, and 26 of the 67 could be traced to an active Companies House registration from the name given. AI dentist recommendations vs the GDC register.
- 45 of the 67 practices were named by one engine only. AI dentist recommendations vs the GDC register.
- Asked for a solicitor, 1 of 15 English AI answers linked the SRA register. AI solicitor recommendations vs the SRA register.
Where to go next
Related: SRA register, CQC rating, Companies House check