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

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Latest news & blog

Report calls for improved provision of preventative oral healthcare
Report calls for improved provision of preventative oral healthcare
28 Aug 2024
The College and Haleon have published a report of dental professionals’ recommendations for how to bridge the gap between intention and delivery in preventative oral healthcare.
Editor sought for Primary Dental Journal
Editor sought for Primary Dental Journal
23 Aug 2024
The College is looking to recruit a highly accomplished dental professional and academic to become the new Editor of the PDJ.
College informs NAO investigation
College informs NAO investigation
22 Aug 2024
The President of the College has attended a meeting to help inform a National Audit Office investigation into how the previous government developed its ‘Recovery Plan’ for NHS Dentistry.
How to get the most out of Foundation Training and make the right investments
How to get the most out of Foundation Training and make the right investments
20 Aug 2024
Dr Choudhury Rahman offers tips to this year’s Foundation Dentists on how to get the most out of their training.
Retiring this year?
Retiring this year?
17 Aug 2024
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.
Education partnership with Dentistry Show London
Education partnership with Dentistry Show London
8 Aug 2024
The College will once again be an education partner for the Enhanced CPD Theatre at Dentistry Show London 2024.

Live webinars & events

Dentistry Show London 2024
Dentistry Show London 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.
London meet-and-greet
London meet-and-greet
Friday-Saturday 4-5 October 2024, 9am-5pm. The College invites all dental professionals to visit its exhibition stand (F61) at Dentistry Show London 2024. Members and non-members alike are encouraged to come and introduce themselves, to find out more about the College and have their queries answered.
Medical emergencies
Medical emergencies
Friday 4 October 2024, 9.15am-10am, London. Dr Kaushik Paul will discuss how to sustain life when a medical emergency occurs in general dental practice.
The Dental Guidance Notes, 2nd edition: what you need to know
The Dental Guidance Notes, 2nd edition: what you need to know
Friday 4 October 2024, 1.15pm-2pm, London. Radiation protection specialist Andrew Gulson will highlight the key elements of ‘Guidance Notes for Dental Practitioners on the Safe Use of X-Ray Equipment’
Obtaining patient consent: how to protect yourself
Obtaining patient consent: how to protect yourself
Friday 4 October 2024, 2.15pm-3pm, London. This lecture will be delivered by Helen Kaney FCGDent, a dually qualified dentist and solicitor, and Dento-Legal Advisor with the MDDUS.
Intravenous sedation governance: an update for the dental team
Intravenous sedation governance: an update for the dental team
Saturday 5 October 2024, 2.15pm-3pm, London. This lecture will be delivered by Dr Sukhvinder Singh Atthi FCGDent, a Tier II-accredited Oral Surgeon who treats nervous minor oral surgery patients with intravenous sedation.
CGDent Scotland Annual Study Day
CGDent Scotland Annual Study Day
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.