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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

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

Verifiable CPD: approx 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

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 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.

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 [email protected]

No refund will be made for non-attendance.

Places are non-transferable to other events.

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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
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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.

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

CGDent Midlands Study Day, Saturday 6 September 2025, 9.30am-5pm, 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

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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.

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Specialty case discussion

CGDent Midlands Study Club, Wednesday 3 September 2025, 6pm-8pm, Wolverhampton

This CGDent Midlands Study Club is organised in association with Rock Dental, a specialist referral practice.

Dental professionals are invited to bring along their own cases for discussion or advice and gain insights from experienced specialists across multiple disciplines, including oral surgery, implantology, periodontics, endodontics, and sedation.

Speakers:

Dr Minas Leventis – Oral Surgery & Implantology

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Dr Minas Leventis graduated in Dentistry from the University of Athens in 1999, followed by an MSc in Oral Pathobiology (2003), a Specialty in Oral Surgery (2004), and a PhD in Bone Grafting and Growth Factors (2010). He has co-authored over 30 PubMed-indexed publications and continues to lead experimental and clinical research projects internationally.

At Rock Dental, Dr Leventis provides advanced oral surgery and implantology services, with a focus on evidence-based regenerative techniques. Alongside clinical practice, he has been a faculty member at the University of Athens since 2002, lectures worldwide, and delivers postgraduate training in implantology and bone regeneration.

Dr Hardeep Sahota – Specialist in Periodontics

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Dr Hardeep Sahota qualified from the University of Birmingham in 2015 before completing specialist training in Periodontology at the Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, in 2022. He holds an MClinDent in Periodontology (Distinction) and MPerio RCSEd.

Hardeep provides comprehensive periodontal care, from advanced non-surgical therapy to regenerative and surgical management of gum disease, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based and patient-centred treatment.

Dr Nick Robson – Endodontics

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Dr Nick Robson qualified with honours in Dentistry from Cardiff University in 2015. Pursuing his passion for root canal treatment, he achieved an MSc in Endodontology with Distinction at the University of Central Lancashire in 2024.

Alongside clinical practice, Nick assists with endodontic teaching at UCLan School of Dentistry and leads research exploring the efficacy of calcium silicate root canal sealers. He is dedicated to using advanced endodontic techniques to deliver predictable, minimally invasive care.

Dr Vishal Klaire – Endodontics

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Dr Vishal Klaire graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2011 and spent several years in NHS practice, where his interest in endodontics first developed. He later undertook postgraduate studies in Endodontics and transitioned to private practice in 2019, focusing exclusively on this specialty.

Vishal combines clinical expertise with patient-centred care, investing in advanced tools such as a portable dental microscope to deliver precision treatment. He is passionate about making complex procedures more comfortable and accessible for patients.

Venue:

Rock Dental,
273 Tettenhall Road,
Wolverhampton,
WV6 0DE 

Fee:

Current members of the College: Free

Non-members: £20

2 hours verifiable CPD, GDC development outcomes: A, C

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

CGDent webinar, Wednesday 9 July 2025, 7pm

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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College Summer Reception

Friday 13 June 2025, 5pm-8pm

The Old Banqueting Hall, Cutlers’ Hall, 7-15 Church St, Sheffield S1 1HG

The College Summer Reception, incorporating the fourth annual College Fellows’ Summer Reception, was an opportunity to network with peers in the grand surroundings of the historic Cutlers’ Hall, Sheffield.

All dental professionals and those with professional interests in contemporary dentistry were invited to attend, with discounted tickets available to College members.

The Summer Reception will include the ceremonial admission of new Fellows, and for the first time also Associate Fellows of the College. The President’s Award was also presented during the Reception, and the 2025 winner of the prestigious College Medal was announced. Photographs of the event will be made available to attendees shortly afterwards to download free of charge.

Taking place at 5pm to 8pm, with registration open from 4.30pm, it followed the 1992 Circle Lunch (12.30pm-2pm – open to all College members) and the Inaugural College of General Dentistry Lecture, which will be delivered by Martin Kelleher FCGDent, Consultant in Restorative Dentistry at King’s College Dental Hospital.

FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE COLLEGE LECTURE

For these events, we also gathered alumni, course directors and examiners to celebrate the achievements of the Diploma in Restorative Dentistry programme which was established 20 years ago by our predecessor organisation, the Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP). 

These special events were open to all dental professionals and others with professional interests in contemporary dental practice.

Lecture onlyReception onlyLecture & Reception
Member or Fellow£20 £15£55 £40£65 £50
Non-member£30 £20£75 £60£95 £70

Associate Fellows and recent Fellows expecting to be ceremonially admitted could book their place at the reception free of charge until 30 April.

Non-members or existing members applying for Fellowship who wished to be ceremonially admitted at the reception were advised to submit their applications as soon as possible in order to allow enough time for admissions procedures to be completed.

Information on eligibility for Fellowship of the College (FCGDent) and Associate Fellowship (AssocFCGDent) is available here

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Presentations of Associate Fellows and Fellows

Friday 13 June 2025, 5pm-8pm

Professor Sreenivas Koka FCGDent being ceremonially admitted into Fellowship by College President Dr Roshni Karia

The Old Banqueting Hall, Cutlers’ Hall, 7-15 Church St, Sheffield S1 1HG

Associate Fellows and Fellows of the College were invited to be presented for ceremonial admission into our Fellowship community by the President of the College, Dr Roshni Karia.

The presentations were incorporated within the College Summer Reception, and took place in front of gathered Fellows, Associate Fellows and members of the College, alumni of the former FGDP(UK) Diploma in Restorative Dentistry programme and other members of the dental professions.

This is the first time Associate Fellows had the opportunity to be presented, and all Associate Fellows attending the Summer Reception were ceremonially admitted and can attend the event free of charge if they booked their place by 30 April 2025.

New Fellows, and any College Fellow attending the Summer Reception who has not either been ceremonially admitted at a previous College Fellows’ Reception or had their fellowship of the former FGDP(UK) conferred at a Diplomates’ Day, were also be ceremonially admitted and can likewise attend the reception without charge if they book by 30 April 2025.

Photographs of each presenting Fellow and Associate Fellow being ceremonially admitted by the President will be made available shortly afterwards to download free of charge.

The Summer Reception was an opportunity for dental professionals to network with their peers and also included the presentation of the President’s Award and the announcement of the 2025 winner of the College Medal (tbc).

FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE SUMMER RECEPTION

The Summer Reception was preceded in the same venue by the Inaugural College of General Dentistry Lecture, ‘Satisficing’ standards in dentistry: Who decides? Who benefits?. Delivered by Martin Kelleher FCGDent, Consultant in Restorative Dentistry at King’s College Dental Hospital, the lecture will build on the rich legacy of the former FGDP’s Malcolm Pendlebury Lectures. Registration on the day opened at 2pm, with the lecture starting promptly at 2.30pm and the event concluding at 4.30pm after Q&A/discussion.

FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE COLLEGE LECTURE

Members of the College were also welcome to attend the 1992 Circle Lunch, hosted by Sir Nairn Wilson CBE and the 1992 Circle, which took place prior to the College Lecture.

Associate Fellowship of the College recognises enhanced knowledge and skills, and demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning and the highest levels of patient care. Associate Fellows are senior members of the College who are advancing their journey towards Fellowship. Recognised as Enhanced Practitioners on the College’s Career Pathway, their professional standing is marked with the use of the postnominals ‘AssocFCGDent’.

Associate Fellowship is currently open to those holding an eligible Postgraduate Diploma or Masters level qualification in a relevant subject.

BECOME AN ASSOCIATE FELLOW

Fellowship is the most senior membership of the College; a mark of distinction across clinical and professional domains, and of significant commitment to the art and science of dentistry through professional development, reflective practice and diligence in upholding the highest standards of clinical care. Recognised as Accomplished Practitioners on the College’s Career Pathway, the professional standing of College Fellows is signified through the use of the postnominals ‘FCGDent’.

Admittance to Fellowship can be achieved by experience or by equivalence.

BECOME A FELLOW

Anyone successfully completing an application to join the College as an Associate Fellow or Fellow (or to upgrade their existing membership to become an Associate Fellow or Fellow) before 30 April had the opportunity to be ceremonially admitted at the Summer Reception and could therefore book their reception ticket at no charge.

It was advised to submit applications as soon as possible in order to allow enough time for admissions procedures to be completed.

Prices were as follows:

Lecture onlyReception onlyLecture & Reception
Associate Fellow or presenting Fellow£20 £15£55 FREE£65 £15
Member or Fellow£20 £15£55 £40£65 £50
Non-member£30 £20£75 £60£95 £70

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Inaugural College lecture (by Martin Kelleher)

Friday 13 June 2025, 2pm-4.30pm

The Old Banqueting Hall, Cutlers’ Hall, 7-15 Church St, Sheffield S1 1HG

The Inaugural College of General Dentistry Lecture was delivered by Martin Kelleher FCGDent.

‘Satisficing’ standards in dentistry: Who decides? Who benefits? challenged the notion of the ‘ideal treatment plan’ and contended that subconscious bias and possible self-interests can lead some supposed experts to confuse their version of a questionable ‘gold standard’ with what is really in a patient’s overall best interests and with what the law expects.

Intended to stimulate and provoke healthy debate, the lecture built on the rich legacy of the Malcolm Pendlebury Lectures hosted by the College’s predecessor organisation, the Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP).

Martin Kelleher has been a Consultant in Restorative Dentistry at King’s College Hospital, London since 1984 and has well- known interests in solving seemingly complex dental problems with various minimally destructive approaches. He is on the GDC specialist lists for Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics and owned his own practice in Bromley, Kent for nearly 40 years.

He is a Fellow of the Faculties of Dental Surgery at the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and England, as well as the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. He is also a Fellow of the College of General Dentistry, a Fellow and former President of the British Society for Restorative Dentistry, and a former Chairman of the Southern Counties Branch of the British Dental Association. 

Mr Kelleher graduated from University College Dublin in 1971, holds a Master’s degree in Conservative Dentistry and is the author or co-author of very numerous peer-reviewed articles on a wide variety of topics, as well as chapters in dental textbooks and a book on dental bleaching. He served on the board of Dental Protection for a decade, including three years as Chair of its Advisory Committee for Dental Claims. He is a renowned speaker, having lectured to many national dental associations and specialist societies as well as internationally for over 40 years.

CPD approx. 2 hours

Members of the College were invited to attend a self-funding lunch prior to the lecture, hosted by Sir Nairn Wilson CBE and the 1992 Circle, which took place at 12pm-2pm.

Registration for the inaugural College of General Dentistry Lecture started at 2pm, with the lecture and Q&A taking place from 2.30pm-4.30pm. This was followed by the College Summer Reception from 5pm-8pm, including the ceremonial admission of Associate Fellows and new Fellows of the College.

FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE SUMMER RECEPTION

For these events, we also gathered alumni, course directors and examiners to celebrate the achievements of the Diploma in Restorative Dentistry programme which was established 20 years ago by our predecessor organisation, the Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP). 

All dental professionals, and others with professional interests in contemporary dental practice, were eligible to attend both the Inaugural College Lecture and Summer Reception.

Students and staff at the University of Sheffield who wished to attend the College Lecture were asked to email us at [email protected] using the subject header ‘University of Sheffield place at Lecture’

Tickets were priced as follows:

Lecture onlyReception onlyLecture & Reception
Member or Fellow£20£55£65
Non-member£30£75 £95

Associate Fellows and recent Fellows expecting to be ceremonially admitted could book their place at the reception free of charge until 30 April.

Non-members or existing members applying for Fellowship who wished to be ceremonially admitted at the reception were advised to submit their applications as soon as possible in order to allow enough time for admissions procedures to be completed.

Information on eligibility for Fellowship of the College (FCGDent) and Associate Fellowship (AssocFCGDent) is available here

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