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Latest news & blog

Dentistry Show lectures
Dentistry Show lectures
3 Apr 2025
The College has confirmed its programme of CPD lectures for the British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show (BDCDS25), which is taking place at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 May 2025.
Associate Fellows to be ceremonially admitted
Associate Fellows to be ceremonially admitted
2 Apr 2025
Associate Fellows of the College will soon begin being presented for ceremonial admission.
Dental leaders discuss professional development and career support
Dental leaders discuss professional development and career support
31 Mar 2025
Senior College members took part in a recent meeting of dental leaders from across the UK to share learnings on how best to support the careers and professional development of the future dental team.
Dental professionals invited to College Summer Reception
Dental professionals invited to College Summer Reception
28 Mar 2025
The College has issued an open invitation to all College members and other dental professionals to attend its 2025 Summer Reception.
Voting open for College Council elections
Voting open for College Council elections
26 Mar 2025
Voting is now open for seats on the College Council, and all eligible members are encouraged to cast their vote(s).
The year in review 2024-25
The year in review 2024-25
6 Mar 2025
Dr Mick Horton FCGDent, Chair of Trustees, reviews the College’s achievements over the past twelve months.

Live webinars & events

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 on the fundamentals of Occlusion. ALL dental professionals welcome to attend.
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.
Birmingham meet-and-greet
Birmingham meet-and-greet
Friday-Saturday 16-17 May 2025, Birmingham. The College invites all dental professionals to visit its exhibition stand (Q01) at British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show 2025
Consent in general dental practice
Consent in general dental practice
Friday 16 May 2024, 12.15pm-1.00pm, Birmingham. CPD lecture to be delivered by Dr Moira Duncan BDS LLM, Dento Legal Advisor for the MDDUS
Standards in Dentistry, 3rd edition: what’s changing?
Standards in Dentistry, 3rd edition: what’s changing?
Friday 16 May 2025, 4.15pm-5.00pm, Birmingham. CPD lecture to be delivered by Professor Chris Tredwin FCGDent, Dean of Queen Mary University of London Institute of Dentistry.
Career barriers and breakthroughs: Navigating skill mix and progression for academic dental therapists and dental hygienists
Career barriers and breakthroughs: Navigating skill mix and progression for academic dental therapists and dental hygienists
Saturday 17 May 2025, 1.45pm-2.30pm, Birmingham. CPD lecture to be delivered by Sarah Murray MBE and Leon Bassi.
Progressing your career in implant dentistry
Progressing your career in implant dentistry
Saturday 17 May 2025, 3.45pm-4.30pm, Birmingham. CPD lecture to be delivered Dr Abhi Pal FCGDent, former College President.
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.