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Latest news & blog

Booking opens for Perio-Occlusion Symposium
Booking opens for Perio-Occlusion Symposium
27 Jun 2025
Dental professionals are invited to book their place at the Perio-Occlusion Symposium taking place on Saturday 20 September in London.
Ian Dunn and Jim McCaul to lead study day
Ian Dunn and Jim McCaul to lead study day
25 Jun 2025
The College has announced Dr Ian Dunn FCGDent and Professor Jim McCaul as the speakers at its annual study day in Glasgow.
Kevin Lewis awarded College Medal
Kevin Lewis awarded College Medal
24 Jun 2025
Kevin Lewis FCGDent has been awarded the College Medal, the College’s highest honour. 
College Vice-Presidents 2025-26
College Vice-Presidents 2025-26
19 Jun 2025
Nicole Gore FCGDent and Matthew Collins FCGDent have been elected as the College’s Vice-Presidents for 2025-26.
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.

Live webinars & events

The hygienist’s role in the management of the implant patient in primary care
The hygienist’s role in the management of the implant patient in primary care
CGDent webinar, Wednesday 9 July 2025, 7pm. Speakers Kate Reading and Lisa Knowles explore the vital role of dental hygienists and therapists in the long-term success of dental implants.
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 and Dr Andy Toy will deliver lectures on pink aesthetics and the vital role of occlusion in the long-term stability of clear aligner therapy.
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.
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.
Annual Members’ Meeting
Annual Members’ Meeting
Tuesday 3 March 2026, 7pm-8pm. Our fifth 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.