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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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Supported by the most experienced professionals and organisations in the industry, we set the authoritative standards and guidance for general dental practice

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

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Latest news & blog

The latest edition of the Primary Dental Journal, the Dental trauma issue, is now live online featuring a wide range of topics relating to aspects of general dental practice and the primary care team.
New PDJ online: Dental trauma
29 Nov 2023
The newest edition of the Primary Dental Journal, the Dental trauma issue (vol.12, no.4), is now live online. This latest issue is guest edited by an expert in the field of Dental trauma, Beth Burns. Beth is a Consultant & Clinical Lead in Restorative Dentistry at Glasgow Dental Hospital, as well as a Board Member … Continue reading New PDJ online: Dental trauma
Support World AMR Awareness Week 2023
Support World AMR Awareness Week 2023
17 Nov 2023
Fourteen national dental organisations have come together to support the World AMR Awareness Week theme, “Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together”. Understanding antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the drivers for its development will help healthcare professionals work together to reduce its emergence and spread.
College partnership with BDCDS24
College partnership with BDCDS24
27 Oct 2023
At the 2024 edition of the British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show (BDCDS24), the College will once again be the headline education partner for the Enhanced CPD Theatre.
Promoting healthy oral health behaviours at every opportunity by all
Promoting healthy oral health behaviours at every opportunity by all
27 Oct 2023
Dental Therapist Sarah Murray MBE, discusses the role of dental practices in delivering preventative oral care advice.
Recognition of non-UK postgraduate qualifications
Recognition of non-UK postgraduate qualifications
27 Oct 2023
A new process has been announced for the consideration of postgraduate qualifications awarded outside the UK in helping determine eligibility for Full Membership, Associate Fellowship and Fellowship of the College.
Supporting patients with oral healthcare advice – can you help?
Supporting patients with oral healthcare advice – can you help?
27 Oct 2023
CGDent is working with Haleon to explore opportunities for enhancing oral care advice and is inviting practices around the UK to express an interest in hosting a focus group.

Live webinars & events

Maximising the potential of preventative oral care – 30 November 2023
Maximising the potential of preventative oral care – 30 November 2023
Join us as we unlock the findings of a recent study, carried out in collaboration with Haleon, to better understand the role of preventative oral care in practice.
CGDent Scotland Study Day – 1 December 2023
CGDent Scotland Study Day – 1 December 2023
Professor Shamir Mehta and Dr Subir Banerji will provide a guide to managing tooth wear in general dental practice, and Professor Jason Leitch will then deliver the annual Caldwell Memorial Lecture
Dentistry work experience webinar – 5 December 2023
Dentistry work experience webinar – 5 December 2023
Live webinar with Future Frontline, Tuesday 5 December 2023, 6pm. Anyone interested in a career in dentistry, including current students and trainees, are invited to join this free webinar to learn more about working in the profession.
Ethical and dento-legal considerations in cosmetic dentistry – 5 December 2023
Ethical and dento-legal considerations in cosmetic dentistry – 5 December 2023
CGDent live webinar, Tuesday 5 December 2023, 7pm. We examine the ethical challenges impacting the provision of cosmetic dentistry and the importance of effective communication and consent.
Paediatrics and trauma – 9 January 2024
Paediatrics and trauma – 9 January 2024
Tuesday 9 January 2024, 6.30pm, Solihull. Share experience and engage in discussion at this bi-monthly CGDent Midlands Study Club. This session discusses paediatrics and trauma.
1992 Circle gathering – 25 January 2024
1992 Circle gathering – 25 January 2024
Thursday 25 January 2024, 4-6pm, London. All those who are retired from practice and were a Fellow of the FGDP, or are or were a Fellow of CGDent, are eligible to join the 1992 Circle and attend this event
Fellows’ Winter Reception – 25 January 2024
Fellows’ Winter Reception – 25 January 2024
Thursday 25 January 2024, 6-9pm, London. The Fellows’ Winter Reception is currently full – email us at [email protected] to be added to the waiting list.
Managing medically compromised patients and hands-on suturing – 5 March 2024
Managing medically compromised patients and hands-on suturing – 5 March 2024
Tuesday 5 March 2024, 6.30pm, Solihull. Share experience and engage in discussion at this bi-monthly CGDent Midlands Study Club. The session discusses managing medically compromised patients and hands-on suturing.

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