How do I create a dental care professional (DCP) record on Compass?

A provider or commissioner can create a DCP record to add onto their contract.

Provider

1. Log in to Compass.
2. Select ‘Clinician’.
3. Choose ‘Create DCP’.
4. Select ‘Create new DCP Clinician’.
5. Input GDC Number, this will add the DCP’s details into the ‘Name’, ‘Address’ and ‘Clinician Type’ fields.
6. Select ‘Save/Create’ to create the record.

Once the DCP record has been created, you will be able to add them onto your contract.

Commissioner

1. Log in to Compass.
2. Select ‘Clinician’.
3. Select ‘Clinician Creation and Authorisation’.
4. Select ‘Create DCP Clinician’.
5. Fill all mandatory fields.
6. Make sure the ‘System User’ box is ticked and select ‘Dental Care Professional’ from the drop-down list.
7. A second user will need to authorise the DCP creation.

Further guidance on creating a DCP record is available on the Dental Services website.