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 LondonRoyal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL

This lecture will be 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 will be 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 will also 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 is 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 is 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.

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.

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.

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 and social media in dentistry – an indemnity perspective

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

Helen Kaney FCGDent

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

This lecture will be delivered by Helen Kaney FCGDent, Senior Dento-legal Advisor with 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 will be 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 will also 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 is 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 is free for all registered dental professionals.

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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 LondonRoyal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL

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

The College welcomes 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 will have 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 will be 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 is free for all dental professionals.

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Perio-Occlusion Symposium

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

Cultivating the right balance between the tooth and periodontal tissue can be key in achieving the ‘ideal smile’ and improving your patient’s confidence. It is essential to understand the treatments available and their suitability for your patients. 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 and review the available procedures.

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. You will learn how to assess the patient’s TM Joint and occlusion and create a treatment plan to deliver a healthy, functional bite, as well as how to finish and retain your aligner cases.  The full programme is shown below.

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.

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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 Reena Wadia MCGDent is Principal of a specialist periodontal referral clinic in London. Qualifying in 2011, she later worked as a Senior House Officer in restorative dentistry and oral surgery, completed speciality training in periodontology and became a specialist associate at King’s College Hospital. She has been awarded Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, the Membership in Periodontics of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, a Master’s in Clinical Dentistry and Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. She is an adviser to the BDA Indemnity board, a member of the Invisalign Advisory Board, founder of Perio School and lectures nationally. Author of several articles in the Primary Dental Journal and Guest Editor of the issue dedicated to periodontics (volume 8, number 4), she is also co-editor of ‘Other Journals in Brief’ in the British Dental Journal, a trustee of the Oral & Dental Research Trust, a reviewer of the current edition of the CGDent Standards in Dentistry guidance and was previously a board member of the FGDP (UK).

Dr Andy Toy

BDS MMedSci(Clinical Education) FCGDent

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Dr Andy Toy FCGDent qualified from Bristol University in 1980, built his own practice from scratch in 1984 and became a Foundation Trainer in 1987.  He soon became the local Training Programme Director, holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Mentoring in Dentistry and in 1999 became the first general dentist in the UK to gain a Master’s in Clinical Education.

With an ongoing interest in occlusion, in 1982 he attended the LD Pankey Institute in the US, later joining their Teaching Faculty and Advisory Board. Andy has been a member of a research team at the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University, and published a number of peer-reviewed papers on dental occlusion and oral-muscle function.

Co-Director of the Postgraduate Diploma in Clear Aligner Therapy at the City of London Dental School,  he has been an International Speaker for Align Technology since 2010 and is an Ambassador for the Aligner Dental Academy.

He was a member of the former FGDP(UK) from the start, successfully completed the MFGDP(UK), became a Divisional Research Facilitator and served on the Board from 2004-2014. He was a contributing author to the Faculty’s, now College’s, Selection Criteria for Dental Radiography and An Introduction to Research for Primary Dental Care Clinicians guidelines, and has been a reviewer in the development of the third edition of Standards in Dentistry and the forthcoming Standards in Dental Photography. He has authored over a dozen articles for the Primary Dental Journal, was Guest Editor of the Spring 2015 issue on Communication, complaints and consent, was awarded Fellowship by election in 2021 and is now a Fellow of the College.

Symposium fee

To ensure the Symposium is accessible to early career dental professionals, we have set the fee at an affordable rate.

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

Verifiable CPD: approx 6 hours

Programme

08:15-08:50 – Registration

09:00-09:20 – Dr Tom Bereznicki >
  • Welcome and introduction

09:20-13:00 – Dr Reena Wadia >

Pink Aesthetics

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 >

Does Occlusion Matter Before and After Aligner Therapy?

Aims & Objectives:

Understand the significance of occlusion when providing aligner therapy

– Understand the difference between static and dynamic occlusion

– 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

– Know how to select an appropriate retention protocol

– Consider your next steps in your orthodontic and occlusion professional development

16:45-17:00 – Dr Tom Bereznicki >

Closing remarks

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 rooms

Separate male and female prayer rooms 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.

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 [email protected]

No refund will be made for non-attendance.

Places are non-transferable to other events.

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CGDent Midlands Annual Symposium

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

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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Composite layering course for Foundation Trainees

Thursday 10 July – Friday 11 July 2025

GC European Education Campus, Leuven, Belgium.

Places on this course were awarded to successful candidates in the CGDent and GC Award for Foundation Trainees

The GC composite layering course provides in-depth guidance on the complete process of restoring teeth using contemporary composite layering techniques and materials. Through hands-on sessions, supported by lectures, demos and one-to-one training, participants will gain an enhanced understanding of the science and protocols which will enable them to practice restorative dentistry with increased confidence, for the benefit of patients.

The course itinerary is tailored to meet the experience and skills of participants, and will cover:

  • Colour perception for recreating natural looking anterior direct restorations
  • Using a detailed layering technique with only inside and outside shades in a Class IV
  • Dealing with the challenging situation of masking a strong discoloration with a direct veneer
  • Finishing and polishing protocols
  • Injection Moulding Technique (IMT) – principles, indications and clinical guideline
  • Treating posterior and anterior tooth wear with IMT
  • Extending the limits of a direct Cl II restoration with a fibre reinforced and a high-filled injectable composite

Course leader

Dr Simone Moretto

Dr Moretto graduated in Dentistry from State University of Campinas in Brazil, going on to become a Specialist, Master and PhD in Restorative Dentistry at the Sao Paulo University, Brazil. as a research at BIOMAT, the Biomaterials Research group of the Department of Oral Health Sciences, KU Leuven (University of Leuven), Belgium, she developed a sound scientific background with papers published in peer reviewed journals and presentations at several International Congresses. Following her time at the University of Leuven, she taught as an Associate Professor in Brazil and then lectured in modern dentistry internationally. Since 2014, she has worked GC Europe as a Training Manager.

Attending the course

A fully funded place on the composite layering course is offered to successful candidates in the CGDent and GC Award for Foundation Trainees, which is open to Dentists and Dental Therapists who qualified in the UK or Ireland in 2024 and are practising in the UK or Ireland, or who are undertaking Dental Foundation Training or Dental Vocational Training. The prize for successful candidates also includes hotel accommodation, international travel and subsistence.

To enter, eligible Dentists and Dental Therapists had to submit a restorative case they plan to treat, which involves more than one tooth, including at least one anterior tooth, and the use of composite to restore teeth.

Isolate and capture: An introduction to rubber dam isolation and everyday clinical photography

CGDent Midlands Study Day, Saturday 6 September 2025, 9.30am-6pm, West Midlands

Bring your own camera to this small, practical study day, which provides an introduction to rubber dam isolation and everyday clinical photography. Speaker Dr Ajay Dhunna will introduce principles, techniques and discuss the clinical relevance of rubber dam isolation and clinical photography. This session will allow clinicians to improve their confidence in integrating these tools into daily dental practice for enhanced treatment outcomes, documentation, and communication. Spaces are limited, so book early.

Aims:

  • To introduce principles, techniques and the clinical relevance of rubber dam isolation and clinical photography
  • To improve clinicians’ confidence in integrating these tools into daily dental practice for enhanced treatment outcomes, documentation, and communication.

Objectives:

  • Understand the benefits and indications for using rubber dam in general dental practice.
  • Identify the components of rubber dam kits and explain their appropriate clinical use.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of basic placement techniques, including tips for common clinical scenarios (posterior, anterior, and quadrant isolation).
  • Recognise common challenges and how to overcome them during rubber dam placement.
  • Appreciate the role of clinical photography in patient records, consent, education, and treatment planning.
  • Understand basic camera equipment (DSLR vs smartphone), settings, and accessories needed for dental photography.
  • Gain a step-by-step approach to capturing consistent, high-quality intraoral and extraoral photographs.
  • Apply clinical tips for achieving efficient workflows in documentation and integrating both techniques into routine practice

CPD: approx 6.5 hours

GDC development outcomes: C, D

Speaker: Dr Ajay Dhunna

Profile >

Dr Ajay Dhunna is a dedicated general dental practitioner with a strong passion for postgraduate education and clinical excellence. He has undertaken extensive further training in restorative and aesthetic dentistry, alongside orthodontics, with a clear focus on delivering high-quality, minimally invasive care.

Ajay has a particular interest in clinical photography, rubber dam isolation, and adhesive workflows—skills he believes are fundamental to predictable and ethical dentistry. He combines a deep understanding of practical technique with a growing portfolio of complex restorative and aesthetic cases, all meticulously documented.

In addition to his clinical work, Ajay is committed to education. He regularly teaches fellow dentists through study clubs, courses, and mentoring programmes, helping them build confidence and consistency in their clinical workflows. His teaching style is approachable, practical, and grounded in real-world dentistry.

Ajay’s extensive digital case portfolio not only reflects his technical ability but also his passion for continual growth and for sharing knowledge with others.

Venue:

Halesowen Dental Education Centre
Rumbow House
Rumbow
Halesowen
B63 3HU

This hands-on study day is limited to 9 places so we advise you to secure your place now.

Fee:

  • Current members of the College: £89
  • Non-members: £150

Please bring your own camera.

If you have any questions or queries, please contact [email protected]

Once you have submitted the registration form by clicking on the button above, please also email [email protected] with the name and address of your current practice.

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The hygienist’s role in the management of the implant patient in primary care

CGDent webinar, Wednesday 9 July 20257pm

This webinar explores the essential role of dental hygienists and therapists in the long-term success of dental implants within a primary care settings. It provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for prevention, early detection, and management of peri-implant diseases. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of their clinical responsibilities across all stages of implant care — from pre-operative risk assessment and patient education, to post-operative maintenance and monitoring. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based techniques, communication skills, patient motivation, and collaboration with the wider dental team.

Objectives:

  • To demonstrate the ability to explain implant-related risks and maintenance strategies clearly and effectively to patients.
  • To communicate effectively with the wider dental team to support continuity of care for implant patients.

Outcomes:

After watching the webinar, the learner will gain an understanding of:

  • The role of the dental hygienist in primary care throughout the patient’s implant journey during the three identified areas of implant placement.
  • The communication needed within a multidisciplinary team through the implant journey.

Speakers:

  • Kate Reading, dental hygienist
  • Lisa Knowles, dental therapist

CPD approx 40 minutes

GDC development outcomes: A, B, C

This webinar is hosted by the College of General Dentistry and powered by our CPD delivery partner, ProDental CPD – watch below.

It was free to view live for all dental professionals, and College members also have free access to the recorded webinar and can claim CPD hours for free. A £20 fee will apply for non-members who wish to claim CPD.

Membership of the College of General Dentistry is open to all registered dental professionals. Membership is available from £135 for dentists, £45 for dental nurses and £91 for other registered dental professionals. The full list of CGDent membership rates is here 

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The biomechanical principles of restoring dental implants – a GDP’s perspective

CGDent on-demand webinar

As dental implants become increasingly mainstream in general practice, understanding their biomechanical principles is vital for long-term success. This webinar explores the key differences between natural teeth and implants, the implications for occlusal load management, and how restorative design choices influence biomechanical outcomes.

Objectives:

  • Comprehend the distinctions in (biomechanical) performance between natural teeth and implants.
  • Plan occlusion to minimise restorative or integration failure.
  • Identify long-term occlusal changes and their implications.

Outcomes:

  • You will gain an understanding of how to proficiently assess an implant restoration in relation to the current occlusal scheme and monitor the changes in dentition in relation to the occlusal forces exerted on the implant restoration over the long term.

Speakers:

  • Amin Aminian FCGDent, specialist in prosthodontics.
  • Shushil Dattani AssocFCGDent, implant surgeon and CGDent Recognised Mentor in Implant Dentistry
  • Anoup Nandra FCGDent, member of the College Council, principal dentist of a private practice, implant surgeon

CPD approx 1 hour, 10 minutes

GDC development outcomes: C, D

This webinar is hosted by the College of General Dentistry and powered by our CPD delivery partner, ProDental CPD – watch the recording below.

It was free to view live for all dental professionals, and College members also have free access to the recorded webinar and can claim CPD hours for free. A £20 fee will apply for non-members who wish to claim CPD.

Membership of the College of General Dentistry is open to all registered dental professionals. Membership is available from £135 for dentists, £45 for dental nurses and £91 for other registered dental professionals. The full list of CGDent membership rates is here 

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