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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

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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

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Latest news & blog

New CGDent-GC Award offers aesthetic dentistry training to Foundation Dentists

18 Sep 2023

The College and GC, in association with The Tom Bereznicki Charitable Educational Foundation, have launched a new competition for Foundation Dentists and Vocational Trainees.

New PDJ online: Aesthetic dentistry, part 2

18 Sep 2023

The latest edition of the Primary Dental Journal, the Aesthetic dentistry part 2 issue, is now live online featuring a wide range of topics relating to aspects of general dental practice and the primary care team.

Clinical Dental Technicians: how we can benefit your dental practice

24 Aug 2023

Clinical Dental Technicians Emily Pittard MCGDent and Carmel Vickers-Wall, an Associate Member of the College, examine the role of a CDT and how they can work efficiently and effectively within the dental team.

CPD submission reminder

17 Aug 2023

Dentist members practising in the UK are reminded that Sunday 28 January 2024 is the deadline to submit your annual CPD statement.

CGDent education partnership with Dentistry Show London

14 Aug 2023

The College will be the headline education partner for the Enhanced CPD Theatre at Dentistry Show London 2023.

College marks anniversary with free journal offer

3 Aug 2023

The College is marking its second anniversary by offering dental professionals a free print copy of the Primary Dental Journal.

Live webinars & events

Bruxism diagnosis management – 29 September 2023

Friday 29 September 2023, London. One-day course exploring the causes, diagnosis and treatment of Bruxism. College members receive a discount when booking by 31 July.

Dentistry Show London – 6-7 October 2023

The College will once again be a key education partner for Dentistry Show London 2023, hosting four seminars during the two-day conference, and College representatives will also be available throughout at the CGDent Stand

London meet-and-greet – 6-7 October 2023

The College invites all dental professionals to visit its exhibition stand (G52) at Dentistry Show London 2023. Members and non-members alike are encouraged to come and introduce themselves, to find out more about the College and have their queries answered.

Sustainability in dentistry and healthcare – 6 October 2023

Professor Paul Batchelor will explore what sustainability means and how individual dental professionals and practices can contribute to sustainability goals.

Record-keeping in the real world of general dental practice – 6 October 2023

Dr Abhi Pal will discuss the importance of comprehensive and accurate record-keeping, and why it is fundamental for good clinical practice and essential for delivering quality patient care.

The mental health and well-being of dental staff – 7 October 2023

Professor Tim Newton will explore common sources of stress and the evidence of the extent of their impact on well-being in the dental profession, and will outline evidence-based approaches to managing the well-being of the dental team.

Managing medical emergencies in the dental practice – 7 October 2023

Dr Sukhvinder Singh Atthi will offer delegates up-to-date knowledge in order to sustain life when a medical emergency occurs in general dental practice.

Complaints handling: a step-by-step approach – 7 October 2023

Aimed at all members of the dental team, this lecture by Dr George Wright will highlight key stages of the complaint-handling process, and discuss worked examples using real patient complaints.