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CGDent and Dentsply Sirona launch the Tom Bereznicki Award for Advanced Aesthetic Dentistry

The College has partnered with the Tom Bereznicki Charitable Educational Foundation and Dentsply Sirona to develop a new aesthetic dentistry award for early career dentists.

The Tom Bereznicki Award for Advanced Aesthetic Dentistry recognises aesthetic dentistry skills and patient care and is open to dentists who qualified in the UK or Ireland between 2019 to 2023, or who qualified overseas between 2019 to 2023 and have been practising in the UK for at least the past two years.

36 successful candidates will each receive a fully funded place on a bespoke, hands-on two-day digital dentistry course at the Dentsply Sirona Academy in Weybridge, Surrey. The course is repeated on three separate dates. Travel costs, hotel accommodation and subsistence are included in the prize.

The digital dentistry course has been designed by Dr Tom Bereznicki BDS (Edin), FDS RCS (Ed), MFDTEd, FCGDent, MFDSEng and Dr Chris Leech BDS, MAGDS RCS (Ed), MFDS RCPS (Glasg), Dip Imp Dent RCS (Ed), FDS RCS (Ed), FCGDent. Created solely for the Award, the course is aimed at dentists with limited of working with a digital workflow. The exclusive course is only open to winners of the new Award and is not available commercially.

Delivered predominantly through short demonstrations and comprehensive hands-on sessions, participants on the course will be guided step-by-step through the complete process of creating a digitally produced crown, from scanning to cementation. Theory modules, such as material science, will be provided through pre-course and post-course videos.

To enter, candidates must submit pre-op photographs of an aesthetic case and upload a final case report when treatment is complete.  The case must involve more than one tooth, including at least one anterior tooth, and the use of composite to restore teeth. It must mainly follow an analogue workflow. Full case eligibility guidance is outlined on the Award web page.

The inaugural Award is now open and the deadline to enter the competition with pre-op photographs is Friday 23 May 2025*. Entrants have until Friday 5 September 2025 to complete the treatment and submit their final case. The successful candidates will be announced in October and the digital dentistry courses will take place on Friday-Saturday 14-15 November 2025, Friday-Saturday 28-29 November 2025, and a Friday-Saturday in early 2026 (date to be confirmed). The number of Award entries has been capped at 150, and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Click the button below for further information about the award, links to guidance for entrants and the entry form.

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Further opportunities for early career dentists

The College is collaborating with the Tom Bereznicki Charitable Educational Foundation, and other partners, to deliver a range of educational opportunities for early career dental professionals.

Occlusion and perio symposia
Featuring a line-up of expert speakers, a series of symposia for early career dentists on the topics of occlusion and perio will take place in London in 2025. Find out more.

CGDent and GC Award for Foundation Trainees
Dentists and dental therapists enrolled on DFT are eligible to enter the CGDent-GC Award 2024/25, to win fully funded composite layering training in Belgium. Full details and entry form.

*The entry and submission deadlines have been extended and the course due to take place on 4-5 July 2025 has been rescheduled to early 2026 (date to be confirmed).

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Introduction to Occlusion Symposium: Edinburgh

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Saturday 1 November 2025, 9am-5pm, Edinburgh

“I thoroughly enjoyed it, very important topic that’s not always fully understood!  All the speakers spoke about occlusion in a comprehensive manner that I understood.”

The secrets of successful, long-term restorations

A solid understanding of the principles of occlusion is crucial for the provision of successful, long-term restorative treatments for tooth wear and other conditions. This one-day symposium on the fundamentals of occlusion, first hosted in London in April, aims to enhance your knowledge in this field. You will leave the day with a deeper knowledge of the basic principles of occlusion and an introduction to a range of postgraduate courses you may wish to consider undertaking in order to extend your knowledge further.

Symposium fee

The fee includes lunch and refreshments.

  • £90 – early careers (qualified 2020-2025)
  • £110 – other dental professionals

Dental students who are currently in the final year of their course may attend the symposium free of charge. Select the ‘Student’ option on the registration page.

Verifiable CPD: approx 6 hours

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Dr Nathaniel-Edouard Davidson attended the first Introduction to Occlusion Symposium in London and reflects on what he learnt – read more>

Expert speakers – click for bios

Dr Tom Bereznicki
Prof Paul Tipton

Dr Ken Harris
Dr Tif Qureshi
Dr Shiraz Khan
Dr Foray Koran

Programme

08:15-08:50 – Registration – refreshments

09:00-09:30 – Dr Tom Bereznicki > Welcome and introduction

09:30-11:00 – Prof Paul Tipton > Occlusal Disease and Treatment

11:00-11:30 – Refreshment break

11:30-13:00 – Dr Ken Harris > Deprogrammers and Analysis

13:00-14:00 – Lunch

14:00-15:15 – Dr Tif Qureshi & Dr Shiraz Khan > Anterior Restorations and Occlusion

15:15-15:45 – Refreshment break

15:45-16:45 – Dr Koray Feran > Dynamic Occlusion, Working and Non-Working

16:45-17:00 – Dr Tom Bereznicki > Occlusion and Implant Therapy

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“Great overview of the different aspects of occlusion to build on the little knowledge given during undergraduate training.”

Trade exhibition

You are invited to visit our trade exhibition and education stands in the breaks to find out more about high-quality postgraduate courses available to you.

Lunch and refreshments

A two-course lunch is provided and includes a choice of bowl food, including vegetarian, gluten free and halal options. Refreshments are provided throughout the event.

Prayer rooms

Separate male and female prayer rooms will be available. Please bring your own prayer mat.

Getting there

The venue address is: Lecture Theatre 4, Appleton Tower, The University of Edinburgh, 11 Crichton Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9LE. Appleton Tower is in the Central Area South Campus of The University of Edinburgh.

The nearest railway station is Waverley Station and is approximately 15 minutes walk from the venue. The nearest carpark to Appleton Tower is Nicolson Square Car Park.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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No refund will be made for non-attendance.

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Leadership Development Masterclass

Tuesday 14 October 2025, 10am-4pm, London

Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 0AE

**RESTRICTED TO 25 PLACES; MEMBERS & FELLOWS OF THE COLLEGE ONLY**

JOIN TODAY

A full day Masterclass with Prof Sreenivas Koka FCGDent and Prof Elizabeth Carr FCGDent

We don’t let anyone practise dentistry without years of education and training. Yet, we let people practise leadership with little or no education and training; and this despite the fact that, just like dentistry, there is a science and an art to leadership that can be taught and learned.

First-time and second-time dental leaders are challenged because they are now judged by the performance of their team and not their own performance – other people’s actions define you. The potential to fail in a leadership role is high and the consequences of failure may be significant emotionally, ethically, spiritually and financially.

In this programme, the course faculty will teach the science and art of some of the most critical elements needed to be an effective team leader. The content for the programme has been carefully curated to offer the appropriate breadth and depth for early-career leaders and will focused on the following:

  • Developing the ability to sense one surroundings (sensemaking)
  • Giving and receiving feedback as a leader
  • Learning one’s motivations for leadership and adapting accordingly

Provisional programme

  • 10:00-12:00 – What really matters in life? – SK
  • 12:00-13:00 – Lunch and networking
  • 13:00-14:00 – Giving and receiving feedback – EC
  • 14:00-14:15 – Break
  • 14:15-15:00 – Determining your career anchor – SK
  • 15:00-16:00 – Measuring your leadership effectiveness – SK

CPD verified for GDC Development Outcome: B

Speakers

Prof Sreenivas Koka
DDS MS PhD MBA MAS FACD FCGDent

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Sreenivas “Sree” Koka was born in the United Kingdom to Indian immigrants, and grew up with two nationalities, two religions (Anglican and Hindu), two languages, and two cultures. At the age of 19, he emigrated to the United States and began his university education.

A lifelong learner, Sree has earned five graduate level degrees including a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from MIT’s Sloan School of Management, a Master in Applied Sciences (MAS) from Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Sciences from the University of Nebraska. In addition, Sree received a Master’s degree and doctoral degree from the University of Michigan.

Sree has had an active leadership career in private practice including as business owner; in hospital practice including serving as Department Chair at Mayo Clinic; as Executive Director of a non-profit organization; in academics including serving as Dean at the University of Mississippi Medical Center; by leading professional national and international organizations; and through professional service as Chair of the MIT Sloan School of Management Alumni Board. During his career he has been chosen as the outstanding teacher of the year many times by professional/graduate students.

Sree has lectured extensively nationally and internationally (six continents) and has given a TEDx presentation. He is the founder of the Shaping the Future (SHIFT) leadership workshop series specifically designed to teach the human side of leadership to early-career and mid-career professionals. He presents on a variety of leadership topics, focusing on the human side of building great teams, and is a sought-after speaker for audiences across many industries.

Prof Elizabeth Carr
MAADH DHA FACD (Hon) FCGDent

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Elizabeth Carr is a native of the Mississippi Delta, where she was raised in both Catholic and Baptist communities. She loves to read, debate, watch movies, sing, travel and make new friends across the globe!

Elizabeth has earned numerous degrees including Bachelors and Masters degrees, and culminating with a Doctorate of Health Administration. In a successful faculty career, she has led university academic units at the department level and program level. In addition, she is an experienced leader of degree-level online education efforts. A lifelong learner, Elizabeth has completed MIT Sloan School of Management’s Executive Certificate program in Leadership and Management.

Elizabeth is a sought-after speaker; her invited presentation portfolio includes national venues across the US and international venues in Europe and Asia. A talented scholar, she has published research on leadership, specifically the why, when and how of courage in leadership, as well as the communication skills requisite for effective team-building. These attributes embody her passion for inspiring others to make courageous choices and navigate career and life changes confidently while simultaneously leading high-performing teams.

Elizabeth’s commitment to advancing public health has been recognized with numerous accolades. With a track record of working with non-profit and political stakeholders, Elizabeth has advocated for and enacted changes that reshape communities through public health initiatives. Her leadership capabilities have been honed through years of efforts at the local, regional, state and national levels and in academic, community, organizational and legislative arenas.

Masterclass fee: £170

The Leadership Development Masterclass is restricted to current Members and Fellows of the College (Full Member, Associate Fellow & Fellow).

**STRICTLY LIMITED OPPORTUNITY OF JUST 25 PLACES**

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London meet-and-greet

Friday 3 – Saturday 4 October 2025, 9.00am – 5.00pm, London

Hall N7, ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL

The College invited all dental professionals to visit its exhibition stand (B29) at Dentistry Show London 2025.

College members and non-members alike were encouraged to come and introduce themselves, to find out more about the College and have their queries answered.

Perhaps you have questions about your membership or how to access your benefits? Or want to know whether you’re eligible for Full Membership, Associate Fellowship or Fellowship? Or you wonder what Life Fellowship is, or how to add your qualifications to the Member Register?

Maybe you’re a former member of FGDP(UK) uncertain of your College status, or the correct way to present your Faculty post-nominals?

Or perhaps you’re a non-member who’s not yet heard much about the College and just wants to find out why we were set up, what our plans are or how we can help you in your career?

Whatever your query, senior College members and staff will be there throughout the conference to help you out, and have live access to College systems to help solve membership queries on the spot.

Or even if you don’t have a query, we were be delighted to meet you!

The College is also an education partner for Dentistry Show London, hosting two lectures.

Dentistry Show London gives you access to over 180 exhibitors and 4,000 fellow dental professionals, and also offers 100 CPD lectures. It’s FREE to attend for all registered dental professionals.

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From disclosure to action: domestic abuse and the dental professional’s duty

Saturday 4 October 2025, 3.15pm-4.00pm, London

Preetee Hylton RDN

Dental Care Professionals Hub, Hall N7, ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL

This lecture was delivered by Preetee Hylton RDN, Associate Member of the College and President of the British Association of Dental Nurses.

A full-time dental nurse and safeguarding lead at a private dental practice in London, Preetee is an Associate Examiner for the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses and delivers the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice in Dental Nursing. A former receptionist, practice manager, lead dental nurse and clinical mentor to student dental nurses, she holds the NEBDN National Certificate in Dental Nursing, BDA Education Certificates in Oral Health and in Dental Radiography, a Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector qualification and a Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement, and in 2021 completed the DDS Treatment Coordinator Programme. A founding member and the former Study Club Co-Director of the ITI UK & Ireland Dental Nurses community, she is an honorary ambassador for the Mouth Cancer Foundation, a member of the editorial board of Dental Nursing, and a past contributor to the Primary Dental Journal.

CPD:

  • 0.75 hours

This lecture was free to attend for both members and non-members of the College, and is one of two College sessions at Dentistry Show London 2025 (DSL25), a two-day conference hosting over 100 CPD lectures in 6 theatres, 180 exhibitors and 4,000 dental professionals.

College representatives were available throughout the conference at the CGDent exhibition stand (B29) to talk to delegates about our vision for the profession, the benefits of membership and fellowship, and to answer questions.

It was not possible to register for specific lectures in advance, but those wishing to attend should register for DSL25 either in advance or on the day. Registration was free for all registered dental professionals.

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Occlusion and perio symposia for early career dentists

The College of General Dentistry is delighted to partner with the Tom Bereznicki Charitable Educational Foundation to host a series of symposia for early career dentists on the topics of Occlusion and Perio. 

Carefully curated for early career dentists, the symposia will be open to dentists who qualified in the UK or overseas between 2019 and 2023 and have been practising in the UK for at least the past two years.

Introduction to Occlusion Symposium

The first of the symposia, Introduction to Occlusion Symposium for Early Career Dentists, will take place on Saturday 5 April 2025 at the Kensington Conference and Events Centre in London.

A line-up of renowned speakers will deliver a series of lectures to enhance delegates’ understanding of the fundamentals of occlusion and how these principles can support the placement of successful, long-term restorations for patients presenting with tooth wear and other conditions.

The opening lecture will be delivered by Dr Tom Bereznicki FCGDent, a general dental practitioner with a special interest in restorative dentistry and founder of the Tom Bereznicki Charitable Educational Foundation. Dr Bereznicki’s presentation will be followed by sessions from Professor Paul Tipton FCGDent, Dr Ken Harris FCGDent, Dr Tif Qureshi FCGDent and Dr Shiraz Khan, and Dr Koray Feran FCGDent.

Dr Tom Bereznicki
Prof Paul Tipton
Dr Ken Harris
Dr Tif Qureshi
Dr Shiraz Khan
Dr Koray Feran
introduction to occlusion symposium
5 April 2025

Perio-Occlusion Symposium

The second in the series of symposia for early career dentists will focus on the aesthetic aspects of perio and functional occlusal aspects post orthodontic treatment and will also take place at Kensington Conference and Events Centre in London on Saturday 20 September 2025.

The event will consist of two half-day sessions delivered by Dr Reena Wadia MCGDent, a Specialist Periodontist and founder of Perio School, and Dr Raman Aulakh FCGDent, a Specialist Orthodontist, Invisalign Platinum Elite Doctor and co-founder of Aligner Dental Academy.

Dr Reena Wadia
Dr Raman Aulakh
perio-occlusion symposium
20 September 2025

Alongside the programme of lectures, delegates at either symposia who wish to develop their knowledge of occlusion or perio further, can visit a selection of education stands to learn more about leading postgraduate courses available in these fields.

To ensure the symposia are accessible to early career dentists, the fee for each event has been set at an affordable rate of £75 per symposium and they will each take place on a Saturday to avoid time away from clinic.

Tickets for the Introduction to Occlusion Symposium for Early Career Dentists will be made available from January 2025. Bookings for the Perio-Occlusion Symposium for Early Career Dentists will open later next year, and as places are limited, dentists are advised to secure a ticket early to avoid disappointment.

Eligible dentists interested in attending either or both symposia, are urged to ‘save-the-dates’ and sign-up to receive a notification as soon as tickets go on sale.

introduction to occlusion
5 April 2025
perio-occlusion symposium
20 September 2025

The Tom Bereznicki Charitable Educational Foundation supports educational initiatives for early career dentists and is working in conjunction with the College, and other collaborators, to provide a range of developmental opportunities for this cohort. Alongside the Introduction to Occlusion and the Perio-Occlusion Symposia, the Foundation funds the CGDent and GC Award for Foundation Trainees, which offers the chance to win fully-funded composite layering training in Belgium. An advanced aesthetic dentistry competition, which will provide each successful candidate with a fully-funded place on a hands-on digital dentistry course, is launching soon and other projects are also planned.

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AI in dentistry – an indemnity perspective

Friday 3 October 2025, 9.15am-10.00am, London

Helen Kaney FCGDent

Keynote Theatre, Hall N7, ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL

This lecture was delivered by Helen Kaney FCGDent, Deputy Head of the Dental Division at the Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland, and a dually qualified dentist and solicitor.

Helen qualified BDS from Glasgow University in 1987 and spent many years in general dental practice as well as working as a clinical assistant in conservative dentistry and prosthodontics at Glasgow Dental Hospital and at Guy’s Hospital in London. She developed an interest in law and ethics early in her career and studied law, obtaining an LLB, and then trained and worked as a solicitor for several years, acting for doctors and dentists in clinical negligence claims, regulatory matters and Fatal Accident Inquiries (Coroner’s Inquests) on the instructions of UK indemnity providers. She has significant experience in advising and assisting dentists in the UK and Ireland and in several international jurisdictions, and spent 14 years at Dental Protection as a Dentolegal and Senior Dentolegal Adviser and latterly as Medico and Dentolegal Services Team Lead and Head of Dental Services, Scotland. She completed an MBA at Strathclyde Business School and is a Fellow of the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians. She served as an elected National Representative on the College Council from 2019-2025.

CPD:

  • 0.75 hours

This lecture was free to attend for both members and non-members of the College, and is one of two College sessions at Dentistry Show London 2025 (DSL25), a two-day conference hosting over 100 CPD lectures in 6 theatres, 180 exhibitors and 4,000 dental professionals.

College representatives were available throughout the conference at the CGDent exhibition stand (B29) to talk to delegates about our vision for the profession, the benefits of membership and fellowship, and to answer questions.

It was not possible to register for specific lectures in advance, but those wishing to attend should register for DSL25 either in advance or on the day. Registration was free for all registered dental professionals.

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College of General Dentistry Recent event

Dentistry Show London 2025

Friday 3 – Saturday 4 October 2025, 9.00am – 5.00pm, London

Preetee Hylton RDN (left) and Helen Kaney FCGDent (right). Centre image: representatives at the CGDent stand

Hall N7, ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL

The College was an education partner for Dentistry Show London 2025 (DSL25) once again, hosting two lectures during the two-day conference.

The College welcomed members and non-members alike to its sessions, with experts in their fields sharing their knowledge and giving advice to support the professional development of the whole dental team:

Friday 3 October:

Saturday 4 October:

Delegates had access to over 100 CPD lectures in all across multiple lecture theatres, as well as over 180 exhibiting suppliers, and the opportunity to network among 4,000 dentists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, dental nurses, practice managers, dental technicians and laboratory owners.

College representatives were available throughout the show at the CGDent exhibition stand (B29) to talk to delegates about our vision for the profession, the benefits of membership and fellowship, and to answer your questions.

Registration for DSL25 was free for all dental professionals.

*This title was updated on 22 August 2025; it was originally titled ‘AI and social media in dentistry – an indemnity perspective’

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Perio-Occlusion Symposium

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Saturday 20 September 2025, 9am-5pm, London

The Perio-Occlusion Symposium focuses on the aesthetics related to pink gum and the critical role of occlusion in ensuring the long-term success of clear aligner therapy.

In the morning session, Dr Reena Wadia MCGDent will present clinical cases and examine the indications and steps of crown lengthening and gum recession surgery, reviewing the available procedures.

Dr Tom Bereznicki shines a light on the vital role of gum aesthetics in building your patient’s confident smile.

Dr Andy Toy FCGDent leads the afternoon session on the role of occlusion in the successful provision and long-term stability of aligner therapy, giving you the tools to diagnose, plan and finish your patients with a healthy functional occlusion. The full programme is shown below.

Drawing on a range of clinical cases, Dr Andy Toy highlights the fundamental link between occlusion and the successful delivery of aligner therapy.

Symposium fee

FULL DAY:

  • £70 – early careers (qualified 2020-2025)
  • £90 – other dental professionals

HALF DAY (morning OR afternoon session):

  • £35 – early careers (qualified 2020-2025)
  • £45 – other dental professionals

Verifiable CPD: up to 6 hours

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Programme

08:15-08:50 – Registration

09:00-09:20 – DR TOM BEREZNICKI

Welcome and introduction

09:20-13:00 – DR REENA WADIA

Aims & Objectives:

To gain an understanding of the indications and steps of crown lengthening surgery and optimal aesthetics we aim for.

To develop an understanding of the indications of gum recession surgery and the various procedures available.

13:00-14:00 – Lunch break + trade exhibition

14:00-16:45 – Dr ANDY TOY

Aims & Objectives:

Understand the significance of occlusion when providing aligner therapy

Know how to quickly assess for TMD and signs of occlusal distress

Know how to identify challenging orthodontic cases or ‘red flags’

  • a. Class III
  • b. Crossbite/scissorbite
  • c. Deep bite/significant intrusion
  • d. Open bite/significant extrusion
  • e. Recession/periodontal risk
  • f. Occlusally aware patient

Understand the strengths and weaknesses of different types of orthodontic appliances – fixed, removable, aligners

Know how to finish with a stable, functional occlusion with healthy TMJ function and no occlusal distress

Consider your next steps in your orthodontic and occlusion professional development

16:45-17:00 – DR TOM BEREZNICKI

Closing remarks

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Expert speakers

Dr Reena Wadia

BDS Hons (Lond) MJDF RCS (Eng) MClinDent (Perio) MPerio RCS (Edin) FHEA MCGDent

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Dr Andy Toy

BDS MMedSci(Clinical Education) FCGDent

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Trade exhibition

You are invited to visit our trade exhibition and education stands in the breaks to find out more about high-quality postgraduate courses available to you.

Lunch and refreshments

Lunch is not provided in the venue. You are welcome to visit the restaurants, cafes and shops on the doorstep.

Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided throughout the event.

Prayer room

A prayer room will be available at the symposium for delegates use.

Getting there

The venue address is: Small Hall, Kensington Conference and Events Centre, Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street, London, W8

Kensington Conference and Events Centre is easy to access on public transport and a car park is also available onsite.

London Underground – the nearest London Underground station is High Street Kensington on the Circle or District Line.

Bus – busses 9, 10, 27, 28, 49, 52, 70, 328, C1 stop near the venue. Exit the bus at the Kensington High Street/Wrights Lane junction. Alternatively, busses 52 or 70 stop at nearby Kensington Church Street.

Car Parking – there is a public car park below the Kensington Conference and Events Centre. To access it, enter Campden Hill Road from Kensington High Street, turn first right into Phillimore Walk and turn immediately left down the entrance ramp to the car park.

Kensington Conference and Events Centre is fully accessible for anyone with mobility issues.

The Symposium has been designed for early career dental professionals and all dental professionals are welcome to attend. It is organised by the Tom Bereznicki Charitable Educational Foundation in conjunction with the College of General Dentistry. The Foundation supports educational opportunities for early career dental professionals in the UK.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Cancellation and refund policy

A full refund will be provided up to 14 days before the date of the symposium. No refund will be issued within 14 days of the event. If you would like to cancel your place and request a refund, please email us at contact@cgdent.uk

No refund will be made for non-attendance.

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CGDent Midlands Annual Symposium

Friday 11 July 2025, 9am-4.30pm (registration from 8am)

Conference Aston, Birmingham, B4 7ET

Oral Cancer: Diagnosis, Treatment and Management 

This year’s Symposium was targeted at the core CPD topic of diagnosing and managing oral cancer. Including three sessions delivered by expert speakers, the day was designed for early career dentists, but all were welcome.

Speakers, aims & objectives

Dr Ana Poveda
Professor StJohn Crean
Dr Sadiq Mawji
Speaker: Dr Ana Poveda +

Dr Ana Poveda is a Clinical Lecturer, Honorary Consultant and the Academic Lead in Oral Medicine at the University of Birmingham School of Dentistry. She graduated in dentistry from the University of Barcelona in 2002, obtained her MSc in Oral Medicine from University College London in 2007, and holds the Fellowship in Oral Medicine of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FDS[OM]), having passed the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination (ISFE) in Oral Medicine in 2016. She is an experienced teacher and tutor in Oral Medicine at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, regularly lecturing in the UK and Spain. She is also a regular speaker at conferences, acts as a peer reviewer in her specialty and has published numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals.

Session aims:

Introduce intraoral soft tissue pathology and pre-malignant lesions

Session objectives:

  • Run through a systematic approach to assessing for intraoral soft tissue lesions
  • Revise the nomenclature used when describing soft tissue pathology when referring to secondary care
  • Provide differential diagnoses for potentially malignant lesions and be able to describe what features make them concerning
Speaker: Professor StJohn Crean +

Professor StJohn Crean is the former Dean of the School of Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education (later the College of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences), and now Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Enterprise, at the University of Central Lancashire. He is also an Honorary Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Editor-in-Chief of the Faculty Dental Journal, and the Robert Bradlaw Advisor, at the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of England; an MFDS examiner for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow; and a non-executive director at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Session aims:

Diagnosis and treatment of Oral Cancer

Session objectives:

  • Epidemiology, presentation and prognosis of oral cancer (including HPV positive SCC)
  • Pathology of cancer, TMN staging
  • Treatment modalities for Oral Cancer, radiotherapy vs surgery and their implications
Speaker: Dr Sadiq Mawji +

Sadiq Mawji is a Specialist Registrar (ST5) in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, currently based at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust. He graduated in dentistry in 2012 and completed Foundation Dental Training and three years of Dental Core Training before obtaining a Medical Degree from the University of Birmingham in 2019. He then completed the Foundation Programme and Basic Surgical Training before progressing into Higher Surgical Training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He achieved Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties (MJDF) in 2014 and Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) in 2021. His experience encompasses head and neck oncological surgery, maxillofacial trauma, orthognathic and skin surgery.

Session aims:

Equip DFTs with some skills for managing patients on the ward

Session objectives:

  • Provide personal experience of career journey and the Maxillofacial Surgery Pathway
  • Considerations for patient management immediately following surgery, eg tracheostomies, flaps, ITU, fluid maintenance
  • Tips and tricks for managing a cancer patient as a new DCT

6 hours verifiable CPD

GDC development outcomes: A, C, D

Delegates receive a three course lunch and morning and afternoon tea and coffee is provided.

Full venue details including facilities and how to get there, are available here.

A car park is available and you must book and pay for your place in advance – pre-book your space here.

Fee:

  • Current member of the College of General Dentistry – £120
  • Non-member – £160

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