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Latest news & blog

Notice of elections
Notice of elections
10 Oct 2025
Elections will soon take place for two seats on the Council of the College of General Dentistry, and eligible members are encouraged to consider standing.
CGDent-GC Award for Foundation Trainees opens for third year
CGDent-GC Award for Foundation Trainees opens for third year
2 Oct 2025
The CGDent and GC Award for Foundation Trainees, which promotes clinical skills and patient care, is now open for entries to the 2025/26 competition.
Portfolio submissions in Restorative Dentistry: eligibility & requirements
Portfolio submissions in Restorative Dentistry: eligibility & requirements
25 Sep 2025
Following the launch of the new portfolio-based route to Associate Fellowship and the Clinical & Technical domain of Fellowship, the College has published detailed requirements for portfolio submissions in Restorative Dentistry.
Our experience of entering the CGDent-GC Award
Our experience of entering the CGDent-GC Award
25 Sep 2025
Dental Therapist Ruba Al-Nuaimy and Dentist Karan Ahir, describe taking part in the CGDent-GC Award and what they gained from the experience.
The art and science of oral medicine
The art and science of oral medicine
23 Sep 2025
Professor Igor Blum, Editor of the Primary Dental Journal (PDJ), introduces the latest issue, which provides an overview and update on oral medicine for the general dental team
New PDJ online: Oral medicine
New PDJ online: Oral medicine
19 Sep 2025
The latest issue of the Primary Dental Journal, highlighting the vital role that dental professionals play in the diagnosis and management of patients with oral medicine conditions, is now available online.

Live webinars & events

Leadership Development Masterclass
Leadership Development Masterclass
Tuesday 14 October 2025, 10am-4pm, London. A full day Masterclass with Prof Sreenivas Koka FCGDent and Dr Elizabeth Carr FCGDent. Restricted to Members and Fellows of the College.
Introduction to Occlusion Symposium: Edinburgh
Introduction to Occlusion Symposium: Edinburgh
Saturday 1 November 2025, 9am-5pm, Edinburgh. Delivered by six renowned speakers, the symposium features a series of lectures focusing on the basic principles of occlusion.
Introduction to digital dentistry for early career dentists
Introduction to digital dentistry for early career dentists
Friday 14 – Saturday 15 November 2025, Surrey. This hands-on course for early career dentists, guides participants step-by-step through the process of creating a digitally produced crown.
Mentoring and coaching course for dental care professionals, part 1
Mentoring and coaching course for dental care professionals, part 1
Friday-Saturday 21-22 November 2025, online. This course is reserved for College members who have made a successful application for the Foundation Nakao – CGDent Award in Coaching and Mentoring.
Introduction to digital dentistry for early career dentists
Introduction to digital dentistry for early career dentists
Friday 28 – Saturday 29 November 2025, Surrey. This hands-on course for early career dentists, guides participants step-by-step through the process of creating a digitally produced crown.
CGDent Scotland Annual Study Day
CGDent Scotland Annual Study Day
Friday 5 December 2025, Glasgow. Dr Ian Dunn FCGDent will present on perio for the dental team, and Professor Jim McCaul will deliver the Caldwell Memorial Lecture on oral cancer.
Mentoring and coaching course for dental care professionals, part 2
Mentoring and coaching course for dental care professionals, part 2
Friday16 or 23 January 2026 TBC, online. This course is reserved for College members who have made a successful application for the Foundation Nakao – CGDent Award in Coaching and Mentoring.
Lilian Lindsay memorial lecture
Lilian Lindsay memorial lecture
Thursday 5 February 2026, London. The College will be hosting the Lindsay Society for the History of Dentistry for the delivery of the 31st annual Lilian Lindsay memorial lecture.