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Primary Dental Journal

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

Latest news & blog

Oral healthcare and the environment – how do we make sustainable attainable?
Oral healthcare and the environment – how do we make sustainable attainable?
16 Jul 2024
Dr Steven Mulligan MCGDent, a founding member of the FDI World Dental Federation Sustainability in Dentistry Task Team, discusses practical steps you can take to practice in a more environmentally conscious way.
Avijit Banerjee appointed Chair of Faculty of Dentists
Avijit Banerjee appointed Chair of Faculty of Dentists
12 Jul 2024
Avijit Banerjee FCGDent, Professor of Cariology and Operative Dentistry at King’s College London, has been appointed as the first Chair of the College’s Faculty of Dentists.
MSc fast-track for Associate Fellows and Fellows
MSc fast-track for Associate Fellows and Fellows
28 Jun 2024
Fellows and Associate Fellows of the College are now eligible for a ‘top-up’ Master’s degree, which can be completed during a single year of part-time distance learning.
College Medal awarded to Ario Santini
College Medal awarded to Ario Santini
26 Jun 2024
Ario Santini has been awarded the College’s most prestigious honour in recognition of his contributions to postgraduate dental education and research
Leadership in dentistry – a personal perspective
Leadership in dentistry – a personal perspective
23 Jun 2024
Abhi Pal FCGDent, Immediate Past President of the College, says the dental profession needs to create opportunities for all team members to develop leadership skills
New PDJ online: General dentistry (part two)
New PDJ online: General dentistry (part two)
18 Jun 2024
The current edition of the Primary Dental Journal, the General dentistry Part 2 issue (vol.13, no.2), is now live online.

Live webinars & events

Dentistry Show London – 4/5 October 2024
Dentistry Show London – 4/5 October 2024
Friday-Saturday 4-5 October 2024, 9am-5pm, London – register now. The College will be an education partner, hosting four CPD lectures. Representatives will also be available throughout at the CGDent stand F61.
CGDent Scotland Annual Study Day – 6 December 2024
CGDent Scotland Annual Study Day – 6 December 2024
Friday 6 December 2024, 9am-5.30/7.00pm. Andrew Chandrapal will present on anterior and posterior composite dentistry, Catherine Rutland will lecture on ethical and legal considerations in aesthetic dentistry, and Wendy Thompson will deliver the Caldwell Memorial Lecture.