The General Dental Council (Constitution) Order 2009
This Order makes provision with regard to the constitution of the General Dental Council (“the GDC”). The GDC is to consist of 12 registrant members, who are dentists or dental care professionals registered with the GDC, and 12 lay members (article 2). Their terms of office will be determined by the Privy Council – or if directed by the Privy Council to do so, the Appointments Commission – on appointment. There are limitations on the period for which members may serve on the GDC (article 3). The GDC is to make provision with regard to the education and training of its members in standing orders (article 4).