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Latest news & blog

Recruitment of a Membership Manager
Recruitment of a Membership Manager
19 Feb 2025
The College is looking for a Membership Manager to join its staff team in order to oversee and deliver its membership administration and support function.
Why learning about occlusion is vital for early career dentists
Why learning about occlusion is vital for early career dentists
14 Feb 2025
Dr Tom Bereznicki FCGDent explains the importance of occlusion and why he is committed to educating younger colleagues on the topic.
Recruitment of Board member (Faculty of Dental Technology and Clinical Dental Technology)
Recruitment of Board member (Faculty of Dental Technology and Clinical Dental Technology)
27 Jan 2025
The College is seeking a new board member for its Faculty of Dental Technology and Clinical Dental Technology, and all members of the College who are dental technicians or clinical dental technicians are invited to apply.
Recruitment of Board Chair (Faculty of Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy)
Recruitment of Board Chair (Faculty of Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy)
27 Jan 2025
The College is seeking the next Chair of the Board of its Faculty of Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy, and all members who are dental hygienists or dental therapists are invited to consider applying.
Widening the Circle – ‘1992’ meetings now open to all retired members
Widening the Circle – ‘1992’ meetings now open to all retired members
23 Jan 2025
The College has expanded eligibility to join its 1992 Circle to all fully retired members, who will be enrolled automatically.
New PDJ online: Implant dentistry (part two)
New PDJ online: Implant dentistry (part two)
21 Jan 2025
The current edition of the Primary Dental Journal, the Implant dentistry Part 2 issue (vol.13, no.4), is now live online.

Live webinars & events

Annual Members’ Meeting
Annual Members’ Meeting
Tuesday 4 March 2025, 7pm-8pm. Our fourth Annual Members’ Meeting will provide an update on our progress in realising the vision for the College, set out our future plans, and offer members the opportunity to ask questions.
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.
British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show
British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show
Friday-Saturday 16-17 May 2025, Birmingham. The College will be a key education partner, hosting four lectures and a stand. BDCDS is the UK’s largest dental event and registration is free.
Inaugural College Lecture and Summer Reception
Inaugural College Lecture and Summer Reception
Friday 13 June 2025, 2pm-8pm, Sheffield. Martin Kelleher will deliver the inaugural College Lecture, followed by a special Summer Reception. All dental professionals welcome.
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
Saturday 12 July 2025. For Foundation Dentists in the Midlands. Further details to be confirmed in due course.
Perio-occlusion symposium for early career dentists
Perio-occlusion symposium for early career dentists
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.
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.