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The professional body for primary oral healthcare and general practice dentistry: fostering the commitment of dental professionals to excellent patient care and oral health for all, supporting professional development, and enhancing careers.
Announcing our new credentialing scheme for highly skilled practitioners: Certified Practitioner
The Primary Dental Journal is our quarterly, themed and peer-reviewed membership journal, uniquely dedicated to general dental practice.
The latest issue is themed on the subject of ‘Leadership’ and features a wide range of topics in both clinical papers and opinion papers, to help every member of the primary oral healthcare team to become better leaders and better team members.
Members of the College are committed to excellence in patient care and promoting oral health.Search our Register to find members with recognised qualifications in particular areas of practice, on a regional or national level.
The College has launched fellowships recognising professional accomplishment in clinical and other areas of practice for each role in the wider dental team.
The CGDent Midlands group hosts regular face-to-face midweek Study Club evenings, with CPD certificates provided. These are free for College members, with a small fee payable by non-members.
Choudhury Rahman (BDS, Manchester 2023) and Francisco Casserley offer practical advice for newly-qualified dentists on informed patient consent and accurate record‑keeping.
The College has opened four new routes to Associate Fellowship, significantly widening eligibility to enable those with appropriate knowledge and experience in teaching, leadership, research or dento-legal matters to apply.
The College has announced that Catherine Rutland FCGDent will be delivering the 2026 College Lecture, ‘The Ethical Shield: Protecting enamel, professional integrity and patient smiles’.
Wednesday 20 May 2026, 6pm-8pm, Wolverhampton. Come along to this study session on tooth wear and restorative approaches with your own cases for discussion and advice.
Thursday 4 – Saturday 6 June 2026, Surrey. Training programme taking GDPs to just below specialist level and leading to the CGDent Diploma in Primary Care Orthodontics.
Wednesday 17 June 2026, 6pm-8pm, Wolverhampton. You are invited to bring your own cases for discussion and advice with a team of specialists at this study club session.
Thursday 25 June 2026, 11am-9pm, London. The first Summer Day programme of events, marking the College’s fifth anniversary. Eligibility varies by event.
*SAVE THE DATE* Thursday 25 June 2026, 11am-1pm, London. Members of the College’s Academic Court are invited to attend the inaugural Academic Court Convention.
Thursday 25 June 2026, 3pm-5pm, London. Catherine Rutland will deliver the 2026 College Lecture, ‘The Ethical Shield: Protecting enamel, professional integrity and patient smiles’.
Thursday 25 June 2026, 6pm-9pm, London. An opportunity to network with peers and meet College Trustees, Council / Faculty Board members and staff. Open to Fellows, Role Fellows and Associate Fellows.
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