The Malaysian Dental Council (MDC) has 6 primary functions by which it serves the dental profession. The functions are:

• Upholding and maintaining professional standards and ethics in the practice of dentistry

• Recognition of Dental Degrees

• Registration of Dental Practitioners in Malaysia

• Issuance of Annual Practising Certificates and Temporary Practising Certificates

• Maintenance of the Malaysian Dental Register

• Exercising disciplinary jurisdiction over registered practitioners