Nominations are now open for elections to two seats on the College Council, and eligible individuals are invited to nominate themselves as candidates.
College Council members meeting in Sheffield, 13 June 2025
The Council is the voice of our members. Overseeing our role as a professional body and guiding Trustees on the development of the College to fulfil its mission, it includes representation based both on geographical region and professional role.
Seats to be elected this year
Nominations are sought for the following seats in 2026:
- Mersey & North West
- Northern Ireland
Further seats on the Council will be due for election in 2027 and 2028 – see the College Council page for details.
Eligibility to stand
All Full Members, Associate Fellows and Fellows of the College, regardless of dental team role, who live or work within one of the above regions, and who are registered with that region with CGDent, are eligible to nominate themselves as candidates for election to the relevant Council seat.
Members who live and work in more than one region are welcome to change the address with which they are registered with the College in order to stand (or vote). This can be done at any time through their online account: log in at cgdent.uk then navigate via My Account to Update my details. (Please note that the new address will then be used for all correspondence, including receiving copies of the Primary Dental Journal.)
Associate Members within these regions who wish to nominate themselves for election will need to have successfully completed an upgrade to Full Membership before doing so. Any non-members will first need to join the College as a Full Member, Associate Fellow or Fellow. It is advised to allow at least a week for this to be processed.
The role
As a Council member, you would provide leadership, strategic input and direction in all the professional affairs of the College. You would be helping to shape key moments in the College’s growth and could also get involved in specific initiatives on areas such as careers, policy and standards.
If elected, you would serve a three-year term from June 2026 – June 2029, during which you would be expected to attend three one-day, face-to-face meetings in June, October and February each year, as well as regular online meetings and occasional committees outside of business hours.
You would also be expected to vote, and eligible to stand, in the annual election of up to two Vice Presidents; eligible to participate in the triennial appointment of a College President in 2027; and expected to attend College events around the UK.
You would be able to stand for re-election in 2029, and individuals may serve up to three elected terms (i.e. nine years) on the Council. The role is voluntary, but we do cover essential expenses.
Elected candidates are expected to attend their first Council meeting on Friday 12 June 2026, when they will be formally inducted.
College electoral regions
If you are unsure which College region you are in, check your entry on the Member Register
Nominations process
All existing members who are eligible to stand for either seat based on their current membership grade and College region (as of 15 January 2026) will be sent an email from the College’s election services provider, Mi-Voice, containing a link to the nominations website.
If you are interested in standing for election, you will need to complete the nomination process via that link, where you will be asked for further information, and to submit an election statement.
You will also be required to provide the names of two supporters of your nomination. Your supporters must each be a Full Member, Associate Fellow or Fellow of the College within the constituency you are standing for. If you are unsure of the membership status or region of potential supporters, please consult our Member Register
If you think you might like to put yourself forward as a candidate and would like further information before deciding, we would be pleased to have a confidential discussion and answer any questions about the role and the process – please get in touch via [email protected]
**The deadline for receipt of nominations is Monday 16 February 2026**
If a ballot is required, voting will open on Monday 23 March 2026 and close at 23:59 on Monday 27 April 2026, with the results announced in May.
