CQC registration - England
This advice provides an overview of the CQC’s application for the CQC’s registration process.
More about CQC registration - EnglandNational standards
Information on registration, requirements and inspections to comply with national quality standards
National standards and regulation overview
Get information on registration, requirements and inspections to comply with national quality standards across the UK.
CQC - changing registration - England
This advice describes the circumstances that require you to change your CQC registration.
More about CQC - changing registration - EnglandCQC - compliance requirements
This advice takes you through the CQC’s compliance requirements and what you will need to demonstrate when you are inspected.
More about CQC - compliance requirementsCQC - monitoring approach
Suggestions for CQC pre-inspection telephone call queries
More about CQC - monitoring approachCQC - inspection and reports
This advice describes the CQC inspection and the subsequent report.
More about CQC - inspection and reportsCQC - Statement of Purpose
The CQC (Registration) Regulations 2009 require all providers to have a Statement of Purpose.
More about CQC - Statement of PurposeNorthern Ireland: RQIA for dental practices 2025-26
The following advice outlines the requirements for dental practices in aligning with the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) standards in Northern Ireland, and includes links to resources available to Expert members to support compliance.
More about Northern Ireland: RQIA for dental practices 2025-26Wales: HIW
This advice is an overview of the registration process for private dental practices, as required by Health Inspectorate Wales (HIW).
More about Wales: HIWGeneral Dental Council
More about General Dental CouncilTitle 'Dr'
This advice serves as a guide on the use of the title 'Dr' in dentistry.
More about Title 'Dr'Please keep in mind that...
You must register with relevant inspection bodies to ensure that national standards of care are met. Once you have applied, you will receive regular inspections and can attend seminars to support your understanding and keep your practice up to date.
Expert members have access to templates to support your daily practices to ensure that you are on track to pass any inspections.
For extra and expert members
Contact our compliance team
We help members stay on top of changing regulations, and ensure their practices are safe and comply with national standards. If you're an Extra or Expert member, you have access to unlimited one-to-one advice from us via phone or email, in addition to the online guidance.
