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fostering the commitment of dental professionals to excellent patient care and oral health for all, supporting professional development, and enhancing careers.

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

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Latest news & blog

Occlusion and perio symposia for early career dentists
Occlusion and perio symposia for early career dentists
15 Oct 2024
The College has partnered with the Tom Bereznicki Charitable Educational Foundation and FMC, to host a series of symposia for early career dentists, on the topics of Occlusion and Perio. 
New PDJ online: Implant dentistry (part one)
New PDJ online: Implant dentistry (part one)
7 Oct 2024
The current edition of the Primary Dental Journal, the Implant dentistry Part 1 issue (vol.13, no.3), is now live online.
New register of implant dentistry mentors
New register of implant dentistry mentors
3 Oct 2024
The College has launched an online register of recognised mentors in implant dentistry which will enable those undertaking training to identify and contact appropriately experienced and qualified mentors.
Implant Dentistry – a journey from the beginnings to what has become an established discipline
Implant Dentistry – a journey from the beginnings to what has become an established discipline
2 Oct 2024
Igor Blum, Clinical Professor of Primary Care Dentistry and Advanced General Dental Practice at King’s College London and Editor of the Primary Dental Journal, introduces two issues of the journal dedicated to implant dentistry
New messaging service for members
New messaging service for members
26 Sep 2024
A new service has gone live which enables College members to contact each other.
The Dental Health Barometer – an oral health practitioner reflects
The Dental Health Barometer – an oral health practitioner reflects
26 Sep 2024
Frances Robinson AssocFCGDent, Advanced Oral Health Practitioner, reflects on The Dental Health Barometer report published by the College and Haleon.

Live webinars & events

CGDent Scotland Annual Study Day
CGDent Scotland Annual Study Day
Friday 6 December 2024, 9am-5.30/7pm, Glasgow. Andrew Chandrapal will present on anterior and posterior composite dentistry, Catherine Rutland will lecture on ethical and legal considerations in aesthetic dentistry, and Wendy Thompson will deliver the Caldwell Memorial Lecture.
1992 Circle gathering
1992 Circle gathering
Thursday 30 January 2025, 4-6pm, London. All those who are retired from practice and were a Fellow of the FGDP, or are or were a Fellow of CGDent, are eligible to attend.
Fellows’ Winter Reception
Fellows’ Winter Reception
Thursday 30 January 2025, 6pm-9pm, London. An opportunity to network with peers and meet College Trustees, Council / Faculty Board members and staff. Open to Fellows, Associate Fellows and those enrolled in Certified Membership.
Introduction to Occlusion Symposium for Early Career Dentists
Introduction to Occlusion Symposium for Early Career Dentists
Saturday 5 April 2025, 9am-5pm, London. A line-up of distinguished speakers will deliver a series of lectures, aimed at early career dentists, on the fundamentals of Occlusion.
Fellows’ Summer Reception
Fellows’ Summer Reception
Friday 13 June 2025, 5pm-8pm, Sheffield. An opportunity to network with peers and meet College Trustees, Council / Faculty Board members and staff. Open to Fellows and Associate Fellows.
Perio-Occlusion Symposium for Early Career Dentists
Perio-Occlusion Symposium for Early Career Dentists
Saturday 20 September 2025, 9am-5pm, London. Renowned speakers Dr Reena Wadia and Dr Raman Aulakh FCGDent will deliver lectures, aimed at early career dentists, on aesthetic aspects of perio and functional occlusal aspects post orthodontic treatment.