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The art and science of oral medicine

The art and science of oral medicine

23 September 2025
Professor Igor Blum, Editor of the Primary Dental Journal (PDJ), introduces the latest issue, which provides an overview and update on oral medicine for the general dental team
A dental therapist’s unexpected journey

A dental therapist’s unexpected journey

18 September 2025
Poppy Dunton, the newly appointed Chair of the Board of the College’s Faculty of Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy, reflects on her career in dentistry and how her mantra that “every day is a school day” has supported her development.
Exploring occlusion: insights from the first symposium

Exploring occlusion: insights from the first symposium

12 September 2025
Dr Nathaniel-Edouard Davidson reflects on what he learnt at the first Introduction to Occlusion Symposium in London.
Standards in Dentistry, 3rd edition: what’s changed?

Standards in Dentistry, 3rd edition: what’s changed?

26 August 2025
Professor Christopher Tredwin FCGDent and Lorna Burns, members of the editorial team which revised Standards in Dentistry , introduce the updated publication.
Building the right bite: occlusion and the successful delivery of aligner therapy

Building the right bite: occlusion and the successful delivery of aligner therapy

12 August 2025
Dr Andy Toy FCGDent, a general dental practitioner and educator with a special interest in occlusion, highlights the fundamental link between occlusion and the long-term stability of aligner therapy.
Why should early career dental professionals learn about gum aesthetics?

Why should early career dental professionals learn about gum aesthetics?

21 July 2025
Dr Tom Bereznicki FCGDent, considers the vital role of gum aesthetics in digital smile design.
Our Coat of Arms: an encapsulation of the College’s ethos and aspirations

Our Coat of Arms: an encapsulation of the College’s ethos and aspirations

9 July 2025
Sir Nairn Wilson CBE FCGDent describes the symbolism and meaning behind the each of the heraldic elements in the College’s newly-granted Arms.
Marking another milestone

Marking another milestone

21 May 2025
Igor Blum FCGDent and Sir Nairn Wilson CBE FCGDent celebrate the publication of the fiftieth issue of the Primary Dental Journal
The year in review 2024-25

The year in review 2024-25

6 March 2025
Dr Mick Horton FCGDent, Chair of Trustees, reviews the College’s achievements over the past twelve months.
Why learning about occlusion is vital for early career dentists

Why learning about occlusion is vital for early career dentists

14 February 2025
Dr Tom Bereznicki FCGDent explains the importance of occlusion and why he is committed to educating younger colleagues on the topic.