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Latest news & blog

Recruitment of Board member (Faculty of Dental Technology and Clinical Dental Technology)
Recruitment of Board member (Faculty of Dental Technology and Clinical Dental Technology)
27 Jan 2025
The College is seeking a new board member for its Faculty of Dental Technology and Clinical Dental Technology, and all members of the College who are dental technicians or clinical dental technicians are invited to apply.
Recruitment of Board Chair (Faculty of Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy)
Recruitment of Board Chair (Faculty of Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy)
27 Jan 2025
The College is seeking the next Chair of the Board of its Faculty of Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy, and all members who are dental hygienists or dental therapists are invited to consider applying.
Widening the Circle – ‘1992’ meetings now open to all retired members
Widening the Circle – ‘1992’ meetings now open to all retired members
23 Jan 2025
The College has expanded eligibility to join its 1992 Circle to all fully retired members, who will be enrolled automatically.
New PDJ online: Implant dentistry (part two)
New PDJ online: Implant dentistry (part two)
21 Jan 2025
The current edition of the Primary Dental Journal, the Implant dentistry Part 2 issue (vol.13, no.4), is now live online.
CGDent Scotland Study Day 2024: a review
CGDent Scotland Study Day 2024: a review
21 Jan 2025
Patricia Thomson FCGDent, Council member for North and West Scotland, reviews the College’s latest annual study day in Glasgow.
My journey to College Fellowship: Fatimah Jawaid
My journey to College Fellowship: Fatimah Jawaid
20 Jan 2025
Fatimah Jawaid FCGDent describes her professional journey and how her experience led to Fellowship of the College.

Live webinars & events

The mentor-mentee relationship
The mentor-mentee relationship
CGDent webinar, Wednesday 12 February 2025, 7pm. Amit Mistry and Choudhury Rahman explore the role of mentorship.
Annual Members’ Meeting
Annual Members’ Meeting
Tuesday 4 March 2025, 7pm-8pm. Our fourth Annual Members’ Meeting will provide an update on our progress in realising the vision for the College, set out our future plans, and offer members the opportunity to ask questions.
Introduction to occlusion symposium for early career dentists
Introduction to occlusion symposium for early career dentists
Saturday 5 April 2025, 9am-5pm, London. A line-up of distinguished speakers will deliver a series of lectures, aimed at early career dentists, on the fundamentals of Occlusion.
British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show
British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show
Friday-Saturday 16-17 May 2025, Birmingham. The College will be a key education partner, hosting four lectures and a stand. BDCDS is the UK’s largest dental event and registration is free.
Fellows’ Summer Reception
Fellows’ Summer Reception
Friday 13 June 2025, 5pm-8pm, Sheffield. An opportunity to network with peers and meet College Trustees, Council / Faculty Board members and staff. Open to Fellows and Associate Fellows.
Composite layering course for Foundation Trainees
Composite layering course for Foundation Trainees
Thursday 10 July – Friday 11 July 2025, Belgium. This hands-on course for Foundation Trainees, provides in-depth guidance on contemporary composite layering techniques and materials.
CGDent Midlands Annual Symposium
CGDent Midlands Annual Symposium
Saturday 12 July 2025. For Foundation Dentists in the Midlands. Further details to be confirmed in due course.
Perio-occlusion symposium for early career dentists
Perio-occlusion symposium for early career dentists
Saturday 20 September 2025, 9am-5pm, London. Dr Reena Wadia MCGDent and Dr Raman Aulakh FCGDent will deliver lectures, on aesthetic aspects of perio and functional occlusal aspects post orthodontic treatment.