Recent events
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Our recent online and in-person study days around the UK are also listed below.
CGDent Scotland Annual Study Day
Friday 6 December 2024, 9am-5.30/7pm, Glasgow. Andrew Chandrapal presented on anterior and posterior composite dentistry, Catherine Rutland lectured on ethical and legal considerations in aesthetic dentistry, and Wendy Thompson delivered the Caldwell Memorial Lecture.
Intravenous sedation governance: an update for the dental team
Saturday 5 October 2024, 2.15pm-3pm, London. This lecture was delivered by Dr Sukhvinder Singh Atthi FCGDent, a Tier II-accredited Oral Surgeon who treats nervous minor oral surgery patients with intravenous sedation.
Obtaining patient consent: how to protect yourself
Friday 4 October 2024, 2.15pm-3pm, London. This lecture was delivered by Helen Kaney FCGDent, a dually qualified dentist and solicitor, and Dento-Legal Advisor with the MDDUS.
The Dental Guidance Notes, 2nd edition: what you need to know
Friday 4 October 2024, 1.15pm-2pm, London. Radiation protection specialist Andrew Gulson highlighted the key elements of ‘Guidance Notes for Dental Practitioners on the Safe Use of X-Ray Equipment’
Medical emergencies
Friday 4 October 2024, 9.15am-10am, London. Dr Kaushik Paul discussed how to sustain life when a medical emergency occurs in general dental practice.
London meet-and-greet
Friday-Saturday 4-5 October 2024, 9am-5pm. The College invited all dental professionals to visit its exhibition stand (F61) at Dentistry Show London 2024. Members and non-members alike were encouraged to come and introduce themselves, to find out more about the College and have their queries answered.
Dentistry Show London 2024
Friday-Saturday 4-5 October 2024, 9am-5pm, London. The College was an education partner, hosting four CPD lectures. Representatives were available throughout at the CGDent stand.
Minimum intervention oral care (MIOC): making caries prevention pay in primary care
CGDent on-demand webinar. Professor Avijit Banerjee discusses the implementation of minimum intervention oral care (MIOC) delivery for modern dental caries management in primary care.
CGDent Midlands Annual Symposium
Friday 12 July 2024, 9am-4.30pm, Conference Aston, Birmingham. Mr Kushal Gadhia presented the latest on tooth wear in modern general dental practice.
Endodontics
This session will be rescheduled soon. Share experience and engage in discussion at this bi-monthly CGDent Midlands Peer Review & Pizza series. Led by Dr Joanna Batt, the session focuses on endodontics.
Fellows’ Summer Reception
Thursday 20 June 2024, 6pm-9pm, London. Open to Fellows, Associate Fellows and those enrolled in Certified Membership.
How can you and your patients benefit from a relationship with a Clinical Dental Technician
CGDent on-demand webinar. We review the role of a Clinical Dental Technician and discuss the numerous benefits that CDTs can bring to dentists, patients and the dental practice.
Managing medical emergencies in the dental practice
Saturday 18 May 2024, 4.15-5.00pm, Birmingham. This lecture by Dr Sukhvinder Atthi offered delegates up-to-date knowledge in order to sustain life when a medical emergency occurs in general dental practice.
Safeguarding in dentistry: principles and practice
Saturday 18 May 2024, 1.15-2.00pm, Birmingham. This lecture was delivered by Preetee Hylton RDN, a dental nurse, practice safeguarding lead and President-Elect of the British Association of Dental Nurses.
Complaints – how to deal with them and how not to stress about them
Friday 17 May 2024, 4.15-5.00pm, Birmingham. Helen Kaney discussed how best to manage complaints occurring in general dental practice.
Record-keeping in the real world of general dental practice
Friday 17 May 2024, 3.15-4.00pm, Birmingham. Dr George Wright discussed the importance of comprehensive and accurate record-keeping, and why it is fundamental for good clinical practice and essential for delivering quality patient care.
Birmingham meet-and-greet
Friday 17 – Saturday 18 May 2024, 9.00am – 5.30pm, Birmingham. The College invited all dental professionals to visit its exhibition stand (Q01) at British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show 2024
British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show
Friday-Saturday 17-18 May 2024, Birmingham. The College was a key education partner, hosting four lectures and a stand. BDCDS is the UK’s largest dental event and registration is free.
Annual Members’ meeting
Tuesday 9 April 2024. Hosted by the College’s President, Chief Executive and Chair of Trustees, our third Annual Members’ Meeting set out our progress to date in realising the vision for the College, and our plans for the future.
Managing medically compromised patients and hands-on suturing
Tuesday 5 March 2024, 6.30pm, Solihull. Attendees shared experiences of managing medically compromised patients in this session led by Dr Sukhi Atthi.
Paediatric dentistry
Tuesday 6 February 2024, 6.30pm, Solihull. Share experience and engage in discussion at this bi-monthly CGDent Midlands Study Club. Led by Dr Laura Warrilow, this session discusses paediatric dentistry.
Fellows’ Winter Reception
Thursday 25 January 2024, 6-9pm, London. An opportunity to network with peers, meet College Trustees, Council members and staff. Open to Fellows, Associate Fellows and those enrolled in Certified Membership.
1992 Circle gathering
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.
Ethical and dento-legal considerations in cosmetic dentistry
CGDent on-demand webinar, Tuesday 5 December 2023. We examine the ethical challenges impacting the provision of cosmetic dentistry and the importance of effective communication and consent.
Dentistry work experience webinar
Webinar with Future Frontline, Tuesday 5 December 2023, 6pm. Featuring first-hand experiences from members of the dental team, this webinar provided details about working in the profession.
CGDent Scotland Study Day
Professor Shamir Mehta and Dr Subir Banerji provided a guide to managing tooth wear in general dental practice, and Professor Jason Leitch delivered the annual Caldwell Memorial Lecture
Maximising the potential of preventative oral care
In this webinar we unlocked the findings of a recent study, carried out in collaboration with Haleon, to better understand the role of preventative oral care in practice.
Occlusion, Wear and Bruxism – How do we treat?
Tuesday 21 November 2023, 6.30pm-8.30pm, Birmingham. This CGDent Midlands Study Evening with Prof Paul Tipton FCGDent, discussed the aetiologies of tooth wear.
CGDent Midlands Study Club for Early Career GDPs
Tuesday 10 October 2023, 6.30pm, Solihull. Share experience and engage in discussion at this bi-monthly CGDent Midlands Study Club. This session topic covered hands-on photography and consent.
Complaints handling: a step-by-step approach
Aimed at all members of the dental team, this lecture by Dr George Wright highlighted key stages of the complaint-handling process, and discussed worked examples using real patient complaints.
Managing medical emergencies in the dental practice
Dr Sukhvinder Singh Atthi offered delegates up-to-date knowledge in order to sustain life when a medical emergency occurs in general dental practice.
The mental health and well-being of dental staff
Professor Tim Newton explored common sources of stress and the evidence of the extent of their impact on well-being in the dental profession, and outlined evidence-based approaches to managing the well-being of the dental team.
Record-keeping in the real world of general dental practice
Dr Abhi Pal discussed the importance of comprehensive and accurate record-keeping, and why it is fundamental for good clinical practice and essential for delivering quality patient care.
Sustainability in dentistry and healthcare
Professor Paul Batchelor explored what sustainability means and how individual dental professionals and practices can contribute to sustainability goals.
London meet-and-greet
The College invited all dental professionals to visit its exhibition stand (G52) at Dentistry Show London 2023. Members and non-members alike were encouraged to come and introduce themselves, to find out more about the College and have their queries answered.
Dentistry Show London
The College was a key education partner for Dentistry Show London 2023, hosting five seminars during the two-day conference, and College representatives were also available throughout at the CGDent Stand
Bruxism diagnosis management
Friday 29 September 2023, London. One-day course exploring the causes, diagnosis and treatment of Bruxism. College members received a discount.
The Hall Technique
CGDent recorded webinar, Thursday 21 September 2023. We explore the use of the Hall Technique for managing caries in primary molars.
Dental Therapists and Aesthetic Dentistry
CGDent recorded webinar, Thursday 7 September 2023. We examine the role of Dental Therapists in providing aesthetic dentistry within a UK dental practice setting
Remimazolam CPD training day
Wednesday 5 July 2023, Manchester. Dr Roy Bennett FCGDent and Dr Rob Endicott delivered a one day hands-on CPD training course in the use of the new benzodiazepine Remimazolam
Domiciliary denture provision: a Clinical Dental Technician’s approach part 2
CGDent recorded webinar, Thursday 22 June 2023. Second webinar in a two-part series. Clinical Dental Technicians, Mike Brindle and Caroline Persaud, discuss the practical aspects of delivering domiciliary denture provision.
Artificial Intelligence in cariology
CGDent recorded webinar, Tuesday 20 June 2023. This webinar asks what are AI and machine learning and how can we use it in dentistry.
Fellows’ Summer Reception
Thursday 15 June 2023, 6-9pm, London. Open to Fellows and Associate Fellows, those gaining an Honorary Fellowship or President’s Commendation, those enrolled in Certified Membership and poster competition entrants.
1992 Circle summer gathering
Thursday 15 June 2023, 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 could attend the summer gathering
BSRD spring meeting 2023
The BSRD Spring Meeting is on the topic of Biomimetics in dentistry and features lectures from a range of speakers. College members receive a discount on the fee.
Introduction to Remimazolam in Procedural Sedation in Dentistry
CGDent recorded webinar, Thursday 18 May 2023. An introduction to the pharmacology of Remimazolam, with a discussion of experiences of using the drug.
British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show
Friday-Saturday 12-13 May 2023, Birmingham. The College hosted the brand new Professional Development Theatre and Careers Clinic. Free of charge.
Domiciliary denture provision: a Clinical Dental Technician’s approach part 1
CGDent recorded webinar, Tuesday 9 May 2023. First webinar in two-part series. Clinical Dental Technicians, Mike Brindle and Caroline Persaud, explore the benefits of denture treatment in the patient’s home.
Transitioning from analogue to digital dentistry
CGDent recorded webinar, Tuesday 18 April 2023. Anthony Laurie and Prof Bill Sharpling explore how to successfully transition from analogue to digital dentistry.
CGDent Midlands Study Club for Early Career GDPs
Share experience and engage in discussion at this bi-monthly CGDent Midlands Study Club. The topic for this session is difficult extractions and managing medically compromised patients.
Volunteering in dentistry: how to get involved
CGDent recorded webinar, Tuesday 21 March 2023. Discover the types of volunteering opportunities available in dentistry and how to get involved.
Healthy Ramadan & dentistry
CGDent live webinar, Monday 20 March 2023. Learn how Ramadan, which commences around 21-22 March, impacts patients and colleagues.
Mentoring in implant dentistry
CGDent recorded webinar, Thursday 16 March 2023. We explore the CGDent Mentoring in Implant Dentistry: Good Practice Guidelines and discuss what can be expected from the mentor and the mentee.
Annual Members’ meeting
Online meeting, Friday 10 March 2023. Hosted by the College’s President, Chief Executive and Chair of Trustees, who set out progress over the previous 12 months in realising the vision for the College, and plans for the future.
CGDent Midlands Study Club for Early Career GDPs: Endodontics
This new CGDent Midlands Study Club will meet every two months to share experience and engage in discussion on a range of topics in dentistry.
Advanced restorative study day
Friday 17 February 2023, Bangor. Mike Hughes and Karun Dewan delivered an advanced update on restorative dentistry and dental implants. CGDent members received a discount on the fee.
Supporting staff through menopause
CGDent recorded webinar, Thursday 16 February 2023. We explore how colleagues suffering with the symptoms of menopause can be supported at work.
Complaints handling: a step-by-step approach
CGDent recorded webinar, Tuesday 7 February 2023. Through a step-by-step approach, we examine how to handle complaints successfully.
Introduction to orthodontics: appliances, retention & training
CGDent recorded webinar, Tuesday 31 January 2023. An exploration of
orthodontic appliances, retention and training.
Dental care for patients with diabetes
CGDent recorded webinar, Thursday 26 January 2023. We explore the importance of non-communicable diseases in an ageing population and focus on Type 2 diabetes.
Introduction to orthodontics: principles of treatment planning
CGDent recorded webinar, Tuesday 24 January 2023. Explore the principles of orthodontic planning and gain an insight into orthodontic appliances.
The use of clinical hypnotherapy in dentistry
In this webinar for the whole dental team hosted by the College’s North East and North West Thames Group, Dr Munir Ravalia BDS, MFDS (RCS Eng.), Dip. Cons. Sed., DCHyp, explored the use of clinical hypnotherapy in dentistry.
Fellows’ Winter Reception
The inaugural College of General Dentistry Fellows’ Winter Reception took place on Wednesday 18 January 2023 at Whitworth Art Gallery, Oxford Road, Manchester M15 6ER
1992 Circle, inaugural gathering
All those who are retired from practice and were a Fellow of the FGDP, or are or were a Fellow of CGDent, were eligible to attend the inaugural gathering of the 1992 Circle
Introduction to orthodontics: Assessment, diagnosis and case selection
CGDent recorded webinar, Tuesday 17 January 2023. Learn why and how to undertake an orthodontic assessment prior to treatment.
Creating a positive patient safety culture in dentistry
CGDent recorded webinar, Tuesday 10 January 2023, with Jason Wong MBE FCGDent and a panel of speakers involved with Project Sphere.
Record-keeping in the real world of general dental practice
CGDent recorded webinar, Monday 12 December 2022. Dr Abhi Pal examines the importance of comprehensive and accurate record-keeping for the delivery of quality patient care.
Meta-analyses and their appraisal
CGDent recorded webinar, Wednesday 7 December 2022. The third in our Research and Critical Appraisal of Evidence series, this webinar outlines the key elements of meta-analyses and how to appraise them.
CGDent Scotland Study Day
Friday 2 December 2022, Glasgow. Justin Durham and Finlay Sutton presented lectures on TMD and Prosthodontics. The Caldwell Memorial Lecture was presented by Prof Jeremy Bagg and colleagues.
Leadership in infection prevention and control
CGDent recorded webinar, Thursday 17 November 2022. Fiona Ellwood BEM FFGDP(UK)(Hon) examines the leadership skills required in order to effectively manage infection prevention and control in your practice.
Preventing wrong tooth extraction
CGDent recorded webinar, Tuesday 15 November 2022. Dr Mick Horton examines how to mitigate wrong tooth extraction in primary care oral surgery.
Statistics in the real world
CGDent recorded webinar, Wednesday 2 November 2022. The second in our Research and Critical Appraisal of Evidence series, this webinar provides an overview of key statistical terms and their real-world interpretation.
Domestic abuse in dentistry – speak out
CGDent recorded webinar, Tuesday 1 November 2022. This webinar will help you understand the signs of domestic abuse and how to act to safeguard the safety of your patients and colleagues.
CGDent Northern Ireland conference
Friday 14 October & Saturday 15 October 2022 (optional), Belfast. Dr Walter Devoto presented a masterclass on aesthetic and restorative dentistry.
Looking after your data
Recorded webinar, Tuesday 11 October. We demystify issues around the storage, use and sharing of data in your practice.
Dentistry Show London
The College was the headline education partner for the Clinical Excellence Theatre at Dentistry Show London 2022, hosting nine seminars in three CPD theatres over the two-day conference.
Making dental extractions predictable
Recorded webinar, Thursday 6 October 2022 We examine the importance of the patient assessment prior to an oral surgery procedure in order to minimise the risk of complications.
LGBTQ+ diversity and inclusion in dentistry
Recorded webinar, Tuesday 4 October 2022. The speakers identify and explore barriers faced by LGBTQ+ people in accessing dentistry and discuss how to further develop inclusive practice.
Developments in minimum intervention dentistry
In-person panel discussion, Tuesday 4 October, 6.30pm, London, including CGDent President Dr Abhi Pal, exploring MI oral healthcare, NHS dental contract reform and career pathways for the oral healthcare team
How to read a paper properly
Recorded webinar, Wednesday 28 September 2022. The first in our Research and Critical Appraisal of Evidence series, this webinar will introduce you to how to critically appraise a research paper.
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