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Latest news & blog

Midlands Study Club implant series
Midlands Study Club implant series
26 Feb 2026
The College has announced a two-part exploration of dental implants by its Midlands Study Club over the coming weeks.
The CGDent Scotland Study Day 2026: digital dentistry for the dental team
The CGDent Scotland Study Day 2026: digital dentistry for the dental team
26 Feb 2026
The College has announced that Dr Noland Naidoo, Dr Helen Kaney FCGDent, Prof Murali Srinivasan and Prof Gerry McKenna FCGDent will be the speakers for this year’s annual study day in Glasgow.
Passionate perio and oral cancer: a review of the CGDent Scotland 2025 Study Day
Passionate perio and oral cancer: a review of the CGDent Scotland 2025 Study Day
26 Feb 2026
Patricia Thomson FCGDent, former Council representative for North and West Scotland, reviews the College’s recent annual study day in Glasgow.
New Trustees
New Trustees
20 Feb 2026
The College has appointed Dr Catherine Rutland FCGDent and Professor Andrew Eder FCGDent to its Board of Trustees.
Fast-track MSc for Associate Fellows and Fellows, 2026-27
Fast-track MSc for Associate Fellows and Fellows, 2026-27
18 Feb 2026
The next cohort of the Aston University one-year MSc in General Dental Practice, which Fellows and Associate Fellows may enrol on, starts in September. Completion satisfies the Research & Publications domain of Fellowship.
CGDent Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Care Orthodontics, 2026-28
CGDent Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Care Orthodontics, 2026-28
2 Feb 2026
The College is now accepting applications for the next cohort of its Postgraduate Diploma programme in Primary Care Orthodontics, starting in June.

Live webinars & events

Presidential Q&A
Presidential Q&A
Tuesday 3 March 2026, 7pm-8pm. Our fifth annual Q&A (previously known as the Annual Members’ Meeting) will provide an update on our progress in realising the vision for the College, set out our future plans, and offer College members the opportunity to ask questions.
Implant restoration study club
Implant restoration study club
Monday 9 March 2026, 6pm-8pm, Wolverhampton. At this CGDent Midlands Study Club, you are invited to bring your own cases for discussion and advice on implant restorations.
Implant after care study club
Implant after care study club
Monday 20 April 2026, 6pm-8pm, Wolverhampton. Following the CGDent Midlands Study Club on implant restoration, come along to this session on implant after care with your own cases for discussion and advice.
British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show
British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show
Friday-Saturday 15-16 May 2026, Birmingham. The College will be an education partner, hosting CPD 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 15-16 May 2026, 9am-5pm. The College invites all dental professionals to visit its exhibition stand at the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show. Come and introduce yourself, find out more about the College and have your queries answered.
Advanced orthodontics course (block 1)
Advanced orthodontics course (block 1)
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.
Fellows’ Summer Reception
Fellows’ Summer Reception
SAVE-THE-DATE: 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.
Presentations of Associate Fellows, Role Fellows and Fellows
Presentations of Associate Fellows, Role Fellows and Fellows
SAVE-THE-DATE: Thursday 25 June 2026, 6pm-9pm, London. Associate Fellows, Role Fellows and new Fellows of the College are invited to be presented for ceremonial admission into the Fellowship community by the President of the College.