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
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
Supported by the most experienced professionals and organisations in the industry, we set the authoritative standards and guidance for general dental practice
Marie Parker and Jane Clarke have been appointed as Trustees of the College. They are the third and fourth new Trustees appointed since the College opened its doors to members in 2021, with Fred Thomson and Onkar Dhanoya having been appointed in 2022.
If you are planning to discontinue your GDC registration at the end of the year, you can maintain a link with dentistry by staying a member of the College with a discounted fee.
The College of General Dentistry and Haleon have launched the Dental Health Barometer, which provides deep insights into the role of preventative oral healthcare in the UK.
As part of a new initiative to raise awareness of its mission to dental students and early career professionals, the College held its first major NextGen event on Saturday 25 November.
Tuesday 9 January 2024, 6.30pm, Solihull. Share experience and engage in discussion at this bi-monthly CGDent Midlands Study Club. Led by Dr Laura Warrilow, this session discusses paediatric dentistry.
Thursday 25 January 2024, 4-6pm, London. All those who are retired from practice and were a Fellow of the FGDP, or are or were a Fellow of CGDent, are eligible to join the 1992 Circle and attend this event
Thursday 25 January 2024, 6-9pm, London. The Fellows’ Winter Reception is currently full – email us at [email protected] to be added to the waiting list.
Tuesday 5 March 2024, 6.30pm, Solihull. Share experience and engage in discussion at this Study Club. Led by Dr Sukhi Atthi, the session discusses managing medically compromised patients and hands-on suturing.
Thursday 4 July 2024, 6.30pm, Solihull. Share experience and engage in discussion at this bi-monthly CGDent Midlands Study Club. Led by Dr Joanna Batt, the session focuses on endodontics.
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