The College of General Dentistry is your professional body: marking your commitment to be the best you can be for your patients, supporting your professional development, and enhancing your career potential at every step. Find out what joining the College could mean for you

A proud community of dedicated dental professionals

We are the only membership College committed to quality and standards of excellence in general practice dentistry – placing you at the forefront of better oral health

Patients & the public

We foster excellence and confidence in oral healthcare, for all. The interests of patients is always a priority, and we provide a wealth of information, advice and links to relevant organisations

Member benefits

Your member benefits promote your continued learning, your professional standing, and will help you take your passion for dentistry to the next level

Science & practice

Supported by the most experienced professionals and organisations in the industry, we set the authoritative standards and guidance for general dental practice

Our Journal

The Primary Dental Journal is our quarterly, themed membership journal, uniquely dedicated to general dental practice

Find out what is going on in CGDent

2022-2023: the year in review

7 March 2023

President to MPs: it’ll take more than contract reform to improve access to NHS dentistry

24 March 2023

College Council elections – call for candidates

24 March 2023

CGDent Midlands Study Club for Early Career GDPs

4 April 2023, Solihull

Live webinar: Transitioning from analogue to digital dentistry 

18 April 2023, 7pm

Live webinar: Domiciliary denture provision – a Clinical Dental Technician’s approach

9 May 2023, 7pm

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