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The Primary Dental Journal is our quarterly, themed and peer-reviewed membership journal, uniquely dedicated to general dental practice.

The current issue is the 50th issue to be published and is a bumper ‘General dentistry’ edition with papers covering a wide range of topics such as an assessment of how artificial intelligence can assist in the evaluation of patients’ medical histories; a guide to skin cancer and what to look for in protecting your patients; and how digital innovations can enhance occlusal diagnostics and treatment precision. Six papers in the current issue have been made available in full to the whole dental profession free of charge.

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Latest news & blog

CGDent-GC Award 2024/25 – winners
CGDent-GC Award 2024/25 – winners
2 Jun 2025
The College congratulates all 18 successful candidates in the CGDent and GC Award for Foundation Trainees 2024/25
Our mission and vision for dentistry
Our mission and vision for dentistry
30 May 2025
The College has outlined its ambitions and priorities as a professional body and registered charity.
Grant of Arms – text
Grant of Arms – text
29 May 2025
The College has published the full text of its recently-received Grant of Arms.
College granted Arms
College granted Arms
27 May 2025
The College has been granted Arms by Letters Patent. The Grant of Arms has been made under Crown authority by the College of Arms, the heraldic authority for England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
Ana Poveda, StJohn Crean and Sadiq Mawji to lead oral cancer symposium
Ana Poveda, StJohn Crean and Sadiq Mawji to lead oral cancer symposium
21 May 2025
The College has announced that Dr Ana Poveda, Professor StJohn Crean and Dr Sadiq Mawji will be the speakers at its upcoming symposium on the diagnosis, treatment and management oral cancer.  
Marking another milestone
Marking another milestone
21 May 2025
Igor Blum FCGDent and Sir Nairn Wilson CBE FCGDent celebrate the publication of the fiftieth issue of the Primary Dental Journal

Live webinars & events

1992 Circle lunch
1992 Circle lunch
Friday 13 June 2025, 12.30pm-2pm. All members of the College are invited to join Sir Nairn Wilson CBE and members of the 1992 Circle at a self-funding lunch prior to the Inaugural College Lecture.
Diploma in Restorative Dentistry alumni gathering
Diploma in Restorative Dentistry alumni gathering
Friday 13 June 2025, 2pm-8pm, Sheffield. Alumni and tutors of the Diploma in Restorative Dentistry are invited to attend a celebration of achievement to mark 20 years of the landmark programme.
Inaugural College lecture (by Martin Kelleher)
Inaugural College lecture (by Martin Kelleher)
Friday 13 June 2025, 2pm-4.30pm, Sheffield. Martin Kelleher will deliver the inaugural College Lecture, ‘Satisficing’ standards in dentistry: Who decides? Who benefits? Discounted rates currently available.
Presentations of Associate Fellows and Fellows
Presentations of Associate Fellows and Fellows
Friday 13 June 2025, 5pm-8pm, Sheffield. Associate Fellows and new Fellows of the College are invited to be presented for ceremonial admission into the Fellowship community by the President of the College.
College Summer Reception
College Summer Reception
Friday 13 June 2025, 5pm-8pm, Sheffield. The College Summer Reception, which is open to all those with a professional interest in contemporary dentistry, is an opportunity to network with peers in the grand surrounds of the historic Cutlers’ Hall, Sheffield.
Composite layering course for Foundation Trainees
Composite layering course for Foundation Trainees
Thursday 10 July – Friday 11 July 2025, Belgium. This hands-on course for Foundation Trainees, provides in-depth guidance on contemporary composite layering techniques and materials.
CGDent Midlands Annual Symposium
CGDent Midlands Annual Symposium
Friday 11 July 2025, 9am-4.30pm, Birmingham. Dr Ana Poveda, Prof StJohn Crean and Dr Sadiq Mawji will deliver lectures on the diagnosis, treatment and management of oral cancer.
Perio-occlusion symposium
Perio-occlusion symposium
Saturday 20 September 2025, 9am-5pm, London. Dr Reena Wadia MCGDent and Dr Raman Aulakh FCGDent will deliver lectures, on aesthetic aspects of perio and functional occlusal aspects post orthodontic treatment.
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