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Latest news & blog

The year in review 2024-25
The year in review 2024-25
6 Mar 2025
Dr Mick Horton FCGDent, Chair of Trustees, reviews the College’s achievements over the past twelve months.
Roy Bennett appointed College Trustee
Roy Bennett appointed College Trustee
5 Mar 2025
Dr Roy Bennett FCGDent, a dentist with a special interest in the care of anxious patients and an IACSD-accredited sedation course organiser, has been appointed as a Trustee of the College.
College endorses updated guidance on prevention of caries in children
College endorses updated guidance on prevention of caries in children
28 Feb 2025
The College has endorsed the third edition of Prevention and Management of Dental Caries in Children, published this week by the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme.
Martin Kelleher to deliver inaugural College Lecture
Martin Kelleher to deliver inaugural College Lecture
26 Feb 2025
“‘Satisficing’ standards in dentistry: Who decides? Who benefits?” will challenge the notion of the ‘ideal treatment plan’ and contend that subconscious bias and possible self-interests can lead some supposed experts to confuse their version of a questionable ‘gold standard’ with what is really in a patient’s overall best interests and with what the law expects.
Candidates for election to the College Council 2025
Candidates for election to the College Council 2025
24 Feb 2025
Nominations recently closed for seats on the College Council and verification of candidates has now taken place. A ballot of eligible members is required for three of the seats being decided this year.
Recruitment of a Membership Manager
Recruitment of a Membership Manager
19 Feb 2025
OPEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. The College is looking for a Membership Manager to join its staff team in order to oversee and deliver its membership administration and support function.

Live webinars & events

Dento-legal aspects of dental implants
Dento-legal aspects of dental implants
CGDent webinar, Wednesday 26 March 2025, 7pm. Independent Dental Adviser, Mr Stephen Henderson FCGDent, will discuss legal, ethical and clinical responsibilities in implant dentistry.
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 on the fundamentals of Occlusion. ALL dental professionals welcome to attend.
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.
Diploma in Restorative Dentistry alumni gathering
Diploma in Restorative Dentistry alumni gathering
Friday 13 June 2025, 2pm-8pm, Sheffield. Alumni and tutors of the Diploma in Restorative Dentistry are invited to attend a celebration of achievement to mark 20 years of the landmark programme.
Inaugural College lecture (by Martin Kelleher)
Inaugural College lecture (by Martin Kelleher)
Friday 13 June 2025, 2pm-4.30pm, Sheffield. Martin Kelleher will deliver the inaugural College Lecture, ‘Satisficing’ standards in dentistry: Who decides? Who benefits? Discounted rates currently available.
Presentations of Associate Fellows and Fellows
Presentations of Associate Fellows and Fellows
Friday 13 June 2025, 5pm-8pm, Sheffield. Associate 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.
College Summer Reception
College Summer Reception
Friday 13 June 2025, 5pm-8pm, Sheffield. The College Summer Reception, which is open to all those with a professional interest in contemporary dentistry, is an opportunity to network with peers in the grand surrounds of the historic Cutlers’ Hall, Sheffield.
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.